Niraj ChandraHow to destroy a culture in four easy stepsConquerors generally try to destroy the culture of the people they conquer, but the process is often not documented well. After all, it’s…4d ago14d ago1
Niraj ChandraAn Ode to Science and TechnologyWhen I look at the world around me, it’s easy to see that science and technology have contributed so much to the welfare of the world.Sep 301Sep 301
Niraj ChandraNo Chik ChikShe was a pleasant looking girl, working at a fast-food counter. Since she seemed to be from my home country, I started chatting with her…Sep 93Sep 93
Niraj ChandraMy Childhood Was Environmentally FriendlyI grew up in Lucknow and New Delhi in India. When I look back to those days, I realize that almost every we did as a family was…Aug 181Aug 181
Niraj ChandraGrow the Grass, Forget the WeedsWe have a beautiful lawn around our house, but the weeds give me a lot of trouble. I tried pulling them out, and it worked for a few weeks…Jul 272Jul 272
Niraj ChandraI first came across the phrase “Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb” a few weeks ago, while researching the…What does “Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb” mean? Tehzeeb, like many Urdu words, has no easy translation; the closest is Politeness, or Good Manners…Jul 15Jul 15
Niraj ChandraWhat are the tell-tale signs of a true spiritual master?What are the tell-tale signs of a true master? There are so many fake ones around, how can we tell the difference?Jul 92Jul 92
Niraj ChandraPrayers Do Reach The Intended AudienceLike in many other households, we have a small area set aside for prayers. We have some idols there as well as photographs of enlightened…Jun 20Jun 20
Niraj ChandraStudents in India need work experience before graduationYouth unemployment is an important issue right now. When even some IIT graduates are unable to find placement, how much worse it must be…Jun 51Jun 51