Why do researchers prefer certain problems for continued research than others? The key query is, what is the value proposition in the choice of a particular research topic for pursuit. The common sense answer could be that the choice is dictated by the value of the solution, in terms of money, in terms of fame, …
In the labyrinth of Jyotish an elusive X factor of Birth Time plays a very important role. It is, after all, the start of everything. But what is a birth ? How does define birth ? To cast a chart three things are needed viz. Date of birth, Time of Birth and Place of Birth. …
In this age where being ‘intellectual’ is demonized you are not surprised when it is said that, ‘this film did not do well, because it was too intellectual’. In a nutshell, that is what happened to ‘Madras Cafe’. In reaction to that, John Abraham in his next venture seems to have reached the other end …