RAJGOPAL NIDAMBOOR There’s been a demanding relationship between the study of substance and the study of form all through history — be it philosophy, or science. Well, if the study of substance began in Greek antiquity, we’ve come a long way — from the idea of four fundamental elements, earth, air, fire and water to […]
RAJGOPAL NIDAMBOOR The philosopher Socrates believed that one should find buoyancy in one’s own beliefs without getting ‘swayed’ by others. Well, the point is we just can’t learn if we are not open to other beliefs — yet, it is important that we form our own beliefs by viewing situations objectively, while eliminating most of […]
RAJGOPAL NIDAMBOOR The universe may not think it’s all-intrusive, according to the Vedas. Hence, its relationship with nature and us is substantial — even when one is not familiar with their teachings. The Vedas celebrate the environment for each of us, whatever our belief, or ideology. This is, by itself, the Vedic foundation of truth […]
RAJGOPAL NIDAMBOOR Most of us cultivate, or foster, certain interests in areas that may, in reality, not fascinate, draw, or propel, us — because we have to somehow survive, while keeping the ‘financial wolf’ from the door. What we customarily showcase on our curriculum vitae, therefore, becomes a norm in the course of time — […]
RAJGOPAL NIDAMBOOR It was sentimental stuff: John McEnroe, during one of his last hurrahs, at Wimbledon. His most diehard fans expected the unexpected from him. That was his magic. To recall another moment, not part of good, gentlemanly demeanour. It was 45 years ago that McEnroe expressed that most iconic, illustrious idiom in tennis, when […]