Rathnavel PandianWho is a Knowledge WorkerI recently came to know of this modern term denoting people whose work predominantly involves producing and spreading knowledge.Dec 28, 2019Dec 28, 2019
Rathnavel PandianThe Curious Cows that Checked Me OutI have seen cows in Chennai near my home, though it never crossed my mind that they were hybrids. They aren’t native to Tamil Nadu or…Oct 1, 2019Oct 1, 2019
Rathnavel PandianThanos and the Indian context — is it okay to “sacrifice” something for the greater good?The United Nations estimates that the world’s population would reach 9.7 billion by 2050 and about 11.2 billion by 2100. That sounds like…Oct 27, 2018Oct 27, 2018
Rathnavel PandianOla Share — a StoryThe old couple entered the cab from the rear door. The woman — Lakshmi was dark and lean. She had a frail, motherly charm that her white…Oct 7, 2018Oct 7, 2018
Rathnavel PandianBoomI stood at what remained of my balcony and watched the darkness around me. I could see the milky way, a spectacular sight I haven’t seen…Sep 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017
Rathnavel PandianA Special DarknessAmit put the keys into his bike’s ignition and tried to start. It didn’t start. He just stood there for a moment on his bike, thinking what…Aug 23, 2017Aug 23, 2017
Rathnavel PandianMonths in a Metallic VehicleHow many hours of their lifetime does an Engineering student in Chennai spends in their college bus?Jun 3, 2017Jun 3, 2017
Rathnavel PandianThe Need for Science- from Making Chicken Biriyani to Colonizing MarsApr 23, 2017Apr 23, 2017
Rathnavel PandianTrying to be off Facebook for a Week — My Tiny ExperimentI didn’t succeed being off Facebook for a week. I caved in on the evening of Day 6, but I am happy I tried.Feb 5, 2017Feb 5, 2017
Rathnavel PandianChennai — my paradoxA small poem about my conflicting thoughts on ChennaiFeb 4, 2017Feb 4, 2017