How self-centered do you have to be to put your re-election ahead of doing public good that you were elected for? How power hungry do you have to be that you are prepared to sacrifice democracy in order to cling to power? How spineless do you have to be that…

In 1984, a TV series called Far Pavilions premiered. One important role was that of Anjuli, an Indian woman. Amy Irwing was cast in that role because for some reason the makers of the series did not think an Indian actress was capable of fitting the bill. I clearly remember…

The world of art (fine art, photography) is going through a major upheaval. Artificial intelligence is making it possible not only to make superb copies of fine art but also create “original “works. Also, investment in physical art is moving toward that of a digital form. …

I am angry I am angry at Putin for what he has wrought. Just to satisfy his ego and misdirected interpretation of history, he has invaded a sovereign nation. His troops are indiscriminately bombing cities and town, killing hundreds of people and making millions of people refugees. …

We live in interesting times when facts become fiction and fiction become facts. Let me elaborate. Facts becomes fiction when it is very easy to twist truth. Reality gets portraited as just a hypothesis or figment of someone’s imagination. Climate change is one such area where even after tons of…

Ah, retirement. Now is the time to do what I want. I can fly over to different place, some quite remote. I will take in what each place has to offer. When I am not flying around, I will drive to all the National Parks nearby and absorb beauty of…

George Mallory was a famous mountaineer who tried to climb Mt Everest and died in the process. When he was asked why he wanted to climb that formidable mountain, he famously replied, “Because it is there.” …

L.A.’s fine, the sun shines most the time and the feeling is “lay back” Palm trees grow and rents are low. But you know I keep thinkin’ about making my way back Well, I’m New York City born and raised but nowadays, I’m lost between two shores L.A.’s …

On October ninth (2021), Beethoven’s tenth symphony was released. This work was never completed by the maestro but now Artificial Intelligence has advanced to such a stage that finishing it was possible. …