If somebody wants to do an instant noodle study on contemporary Indian politics, Shobhaji's book, Battlefield India - 25 years of Politricks and Economix, is the one to look into, applauds M R Venkatesh, the well-known economic and political commentator.
'There is not a single job role that doesn't require upskilling these days as technology is changing rapidly.'
'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'
'When the prime minister and home minister promised their full support for the development of Kerala, why should we not be a part of them?'
'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'
'The Kerala of today is not the Kerala of yesterday.' 'What has seeped into this society is the feeling of hatred towards other castes and religions.'
'There is a lot of euphoria in the country after a trade agreement is signed. But it is an illusion for us. What is more important is making it real.'
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'Trump says India will buy over $500 billion of US goods.' 'At present, India's annual imports of goods and energy from the US are under $50 billion.' 'Reaching $500 billion would likely require more than 20 years, suggesting the figure refers to a long-term aspiration rather than a near-term commitment.'
'In three years, you will have an AI model that will be smarter than the smartest mathematician or the smartest scientist.'
'Mob fury has become very common these days. And these attacks are all planned very well.' 'In all these attacks, you see that they have a very clear cut plan to make the victims as the oppressors and the guilty.' 'The attackers escape and they face no consequences as they have the backing of some political leaders.'
'I was embarrassed that I was learning a martial art form at 55. I thought what will people say? I kept it a secret even from my husband.'
'There are new job roles that are emerging because of AI.'
'His report created a lot of negative reaction in Kerala and in a way, he was crucified for writing such a report.' 'I asked him, "Don't you feel frustrated?"' 'His reply was, "Have you read Bhagavad Gita Chapter2"?' 'He particularly mentioned verse 47, where Sri Krishna tells Arjuna, "Your duty is to work without thinking of the fruits you get".' "He said, "similarly, my duty was to do what best I could do without hoping for any rewards".'
'A work guarantee that can be switched off at will is no guarantee at all.'
'If at all human beings require a religion, the future religion will be Hinduism.'
'When AI comes in, coders in Bangalore or Hyderabad will lose their jobs.'
'It was very clear in the Parliament election that there was an erosion of Hindu votes in southern Kerala from the CPI-M to the BJP.'
'More and more people from the middle class will become self-employed gig workers mostly working from home, rather than as office workers with salary, promotion, bonuses, etc.'
'Age is not an issue if you are chasing your dream. If you have support from your family, you can achieve anything.'
'Instead of one or two families controlling 10% to 15% of GDP, it has to be broad based. Then, the resilience of the economy also will be higher.' 'Then, if something happens to one business, it will not hurt the economy badly.'
'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'
'Don't look at Russia only as a place to earn quickly and then leave.' 'Try to build experience in serious companies, skills and certifications that will serve you anywhere in the world.'
'Poverty eradication is a continuous process. There is no full stop to it.'
'...the electoral playing field is tilted significantly in its favour.'
'Sometimes I wonder whether the meeting really happened. Everything seems like a dream from which I do not want to wake up.'
'10 million Indians are currently living with dementia, and the number is expected to double by 2036.'
'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.'
'...then preparing oneself for the long haul is also essential.' 'Identifying and holding onto values gives you strength to withstand the difficulties enroute.' 'Taking care of your physical, mental, and intellectual well-being gives you the strength to stay the path.'
'Our vision is to innovate as many products as we can and solve as many problems as possible.'
'When you attend an RSS function, the nation is your first priority.'
'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'
'She is a nice girl, simple, patient and affectionate. Because she is so empathetic, because she has the ability to feel for people, I am sure she will be able to solve the problems ordinary citizens face in this country.'
'Look at the number of flights the aircraft has done. Look at the number of airlines which are using it.'
'The current Election Commission functions more like a government department than an autonomous body.'
'What is worrying other parties is those 10-11 year olds who come for his meetings will cross 18 in the next election. And they will vote for him, and then his vote bank will double.' 'In that case, he will be a very serious player! This is the real scare for other political parties.'
'Professor Kitagawa is an exceptional researcher, a good teacher and above all a great person.'
The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier who first interviewed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner in 1987.
'He was able to push the AIADMK to the background.'
'...are young Indians with aspiration to go to the US.' 'The dream has to be more about working in India...'
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