1971 War – Reflection

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BySuresh Chandra Wed, 16 Dec 20Wed, 20 Jan 21

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Billy Mitchell

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Billy Mitchell

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BySuresh Chandra Fri, 27 Nov 20Wed, 20 Jan 21

William Lendrum Mitchell (29 DEC 1879 – 19 FEB 1936) was a United States Army general who is regarded as the father of the United States Air Force. …

Sugar in a Car’s Gas Tank

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Sugar in a Car’s Gas Tank

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BySuresh Chandra Wed, 20 Jan 21Wed, 20 Jan 21

It’s a popular trope in fiction featuring clever cops and delinquent children. When someone wants to ruin a car’s engine, they pour sugar into the gas tank. Upon the target entering the…

The Will to Doubt

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The Will to Doubt

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BySuresh Chandra Wed, 4 Nov 20Wed, 20 Jan 21

“The protection of minorities is vitally important; and even the most orthodox of us may find himself in a minority some day, so that we all have an interest in…

India has too much democracy

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India has too much democracy

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BySuresh Chandra Thu, 10 Dec 20Wed, 20 Jan 21

I have heard that too much democracy argument being made in the context of it holding back India’s economic growth. Over the years, I have seen, friends, family members, random…

We are creating Illiterates in Maths?

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We are creating Illiterates in Maths?

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BySuresh Chandra Tue, 15 Dec 20Wed, 20 Jan 21

Mathematics is no more the manipulation of symbols than music is the manipulation of notes. You’ve likely seen the posts on Facebook or elsewhere. “Well, another day has passed and…

Intimacy

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Intimacy

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BySuresh Chandra Wed, 18 Nov 20Wed, 20 Jan 21

True Intimacy simply cannot be rushed. It’s not a romp in the sack. It’s a slow baring of the soul. It comes haltingly with time, between the shy synapses of…