Ideas & words
Thoughts worth carrying.
Lines from the books, essays on Substack and the themes that connect them. Every quote has its own page and can be shared with a preview card.
Quotes
In his own words
Philosophy · The Oath of the VayuputrasThe key question isn’t “What is evil?” The key question is “When does the good become evil?”
Philosophy · The Immortals of MeluhaThere are many realities. There are many versions of what may appear obvious. Whatever appears as the unshakeable truth, its exact opposite may also be true in another context.
Philosophy · The Oath of the VayuputrasCreation and destruction are the two ends of the same moment. And everything between the creation and the next destruction is the journey of life.
Philosophy · The Secret of the NagasTruth doesn’t have to be liked. It only has to be spoken. Speak it out. The truth may hurt you, but it will set you free.
Essays
Longer thoughts
announcement · 27 Jul 2026Introducing Dhruv-Tara: my first book for childrenRivalry is easy. Teamwork is fun. But teaming up with your biggest rival? That’s the real adventure. Introducing my very first children’s book.
Substack · essayThe Thing India's Engineers Got Right That Its Social Scientists Still Haven'tA calm attempt at a serious conversation about Liberal Arts education, and why India needs reforms in the Humanities stream more than ever · Open on Substack ↗
Substack · essayIn Defence of Gen Z. And a Word of Caution for Them Too.A calm look at how four generations of young Indians have protested, and what Gen Z can learn from the Boomers, Gen Xers & Millennials · Open on Substack ↗
Substack · essayWhy I’m HereThis attempt is in search of a new home for the long, unhurried, nuanced conversations that somehow seem to be misfits in today’s modern opinion platforms · Open on Substack ↗
Substack · essayOur Children Are Not Cockroaches. They are our future. They are Mother India’s future.A calm attempt at a serious conversation about our students, their exams, and their future · Open on Substack ↗
Substack · essayThe Thing India's Engineers Got Right That Its Social Scientists Still Haven'tA calm attempt at a serious conversation about Liberal Arts education, and why India needs reforms in the Humanities stream more than ever · Open on Substack ↗ Substack · essayIn Defence of Gen Z. And a Word of Caution for Them Too.A calm look at how four generations of young Indians have protested, and what Gen Z can learn from the Boomers, Gen Xers & Millennials · Open on Substack ↗ Substack · essayWhy I’m HereThis attempt is in search of a new home for the long, unhurried, nuanced conversations that somehow seem to be misfits in today’s modern opinion platforms · Open on Substack ↗ Substack · essayOur Children Are Not Cockroaches. They are our future. They are Mother India’s future.A calm attempt at a serious conversation about our students, their exams, and their future · Open on Substack ↗