Shantanu GargReflections on Indian Society (Part 1): On InequalitySince my return from California, I have been trying to observe and understand Indian society intimately. No doubt that this endeavour has…Apr 12, 20201Apr 12, 20201
Shantanu GargInfluence: the subtle art essential in today’s political environment.Unlike the West, the relationship between an Uber/Ola driver and an Indian customer has some inherent friction. Mostly its due to the…Mar 30, 2020Mar 30, 2020
Shantanu GargAtheism, Fate and Religion (Part 2): The Argument for Irreligion.This essay is a continuation of earlier essay on atheism and why I do not subscribe to that anymore. This is an attempt to explore my…Mar 23, 2020Mar 23, 2020
Shantanu GargReflections: 7 Lessons I learnt as a 28 year old.I am starting a personal tradition this year. I want to reflect on the lessons I have learnt over the year, and get clarity by jotting…Jan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020
Shantanu GargAtheism, Fate and Religion (Part 1): Why I stopped being an Atheist and started believing in Fate?On Diwali every year we have a family gathering, where one scene repeats itself. We all know exactly what will happen and what our…Nov 18, 2019Nov 18, 2019
Shantanu GargA Golden Duck: Resilience through MockeryI was slightly stunned. It happened so quickly. One moment I was striding onto the cricket pitch with the swagger of a prince, the very…Oct 29, 2019Oct 29, 2019
Shantanu GargDiscipline, not Love, is the Key to SuccessI admire Virat Kohli. I love that intensity, that determination, that fire in the belly that sometimes makes Kohli an unstoppable force. I…Oct 17, 2019Oct 17, 2019
Shantanu GargThe Arrogance of the Educated: how our Education can make us Egotists, setting us up for potential…Few years ago there was palpable tension in my house. Our family cook and I had had a vicious showdown. The reason: our cook’s staunch…Oct 13, 2019Oct 13, 2019
Shantanu GargGandhi and non-violent communication: What Greta and the Protestors of the World can learn from…“Hate the sin and not the sinner is a precept which, though easy enough to understand, is rarely practiced, and that is why the poison of…Oct 2, 20191Oct 2, 20191
Shantanu GargWhy I write? To find the Common Ground.Usually Common Ground refers to an overlap of opinions between divergent parties who might not agree otherwise. It is an essential concept.Oct 1, 2019Oct 1, 2019