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Bengal Should Be Concerned — It Happened to Bihar Once, It can Happen to Any State

On 16 August 2004, Gods (and of all religions) had abandoned Bihar as they often did those days. Bihar was not their favourite place in…

Jul 4

Jul 4

Rishi Thakur

Devi Suktam — The Goddess in the form of Human Emotions

The west has always perceived the mind and body as separate entities. This view (which we can call the “duality”) is central to all…

May 22

May 22

Rishi Thakur

The Question of Loyalty

In the Vedic astrology, Saturn is considered a planet of restrictions, delays, and frustration. Every individual experiences a minimum 2…

May 11

May 11

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Would it Help?

I had missed watching Bridge of Spies, a 2015 spy-thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, but I watched it today. Though the movie is not…

Apr 28

Apr 28

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Sanjeev Sanyal on the Civil Services — He is Right and He is Wrong

Sanjeev Sanyal — an economist, and a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) — kicked off a fresh debate on…

Apr 7

Apr 7

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Sorry, I am Your Therapist

The government recommends having at least 3 psychiatrists for every 1 lakh of population. Today, India has only 0.7 health professionals as…

Mar 6

Mar 6

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Where are the 12th Fails of Bihar?

Finally, I watched the much-talked about movie, “12th Fail” and was not disappointed. It is a beautiful movie, with mature acting by all…

Feb 13

Feb 13

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Bihar is our “Ex-Girlfriend” but Nitish is “Paltu Ram”

Nitish Kumar as the chief minister of Bihar is the only “constant” in Bihar except the usual suspects such as poverty, illiteracy…

Feb 4

Feb 4

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Sorrow and Bliss

I finished Meg Mason’s “Sorrow and Bliss” in a record (and of course a personal record) 4 days’ time. I am often distracted, restless…

Jan 7

Jan 7

Rishi Thakur

A Child Trapped in an Adult Body

Last week, I had a small incident with a friend. She did something that made me upset. When I confronted, her response was more upsetting…

Dec 27, 2023

Dec 27, 2023

Rishi Thakur

Rishi Thakur

I am from Bihar and working as a corporate lawyer in Bombay. My interest lies in exploring life, and all dark stuffs such as death, astrology, psychology.

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