Tag: Voices blog
Chandipur & Nilgiris – Where the sea walks away and the hills whisper
<!--Uday Deb--> During my childhood, our family had a travel circle — my parents, my father’s colleagues, and their families. Four families in all, we ... Read More
Understanding ADHD: A common condition affecting focus and behavior
<!--Uday Deb--> Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s marked by challenges in focus, sitting still, ... Read More
Decoding US moves: Tariffs on India aren’t about India
<!--Uday Deb--> Until early August, the tariff sparring between Washington and New Delhi looked like another familiar round over soybeans. With China halting purchases and ... Read More
TCS layoffs mark end of one IT era, and the start of another
<!--Uday Deb--> “The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed,” goes the famous quote. Well, neither are job losses — or so the ... Read More
An open letter to President Donald J Trump
<!--Uday Deb--> Dear President Trump, When you assumed office, India felt a surge of hope. A hope that your clarity on partnerships and strategy would ... Read More
Rhythm of the rain: Finding calm in nature’s music
<!--Uday Deb--> I was thinking about this the other day when I heard the pitter-patter of rain on a tin roof in Nainital. Over the ... Read More
If ChatGPT-5 can say ‘no’, why can’t you?
<!--Uday Deb--> So GPT-5 is here. The smartest AI in the room, fresh out of OpenAI’s oven, and already making headlines for… saying “I don’t ... Read More
From Kedarnath to Dharali: How long will we keep ignoring nature’s warnings?
<!--Uday Deb--> The majestic and fragile Himalayas are sounding alarm bells louder than ever. Especially in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, where nature’s fury is becoming ... Read More
The unequal burden: How disability intersects with other forms of discrimination
<!--Uday Deb--> Some time ago, I had the opportunity to meet a small group of college students with diverse disabilities. I invited them to share ... Read More
Expectations from Belem-Beyond Pledges: Setting the Priority Right
<!--Uday Deb--> As the next Conference of the Parties (COP 30) looms on the horizon, anticipation surges among individuals from all corners of society eager ... Read More