To describe the impact of Linux all the adjectives put together would be inadequate. Linux has changed not just the technology world but our lives too, in many ways! It would not be an exaggeration if I say that no other software has had such a profound effect on the society….
…. For such a fundamental change to happen it needs a solid success story and Linux has shown that community led development can bring about this change. Although Linux is already 30 years old, but the success of this model would be felt for next at least 30 years!
Category Archives: Society
Unchartered Territories ahead: Role of Culture and Human value systems
Famous futurist Gerd Leonhard in his book, Technology Vs Humanity says: “As AIs (Artificial Intelligence) gradually then suddenly become scientists, programmers, doctors, and journalists, meaningful work opportunities could become so scarce that very few of us would snag a job-as-we-know-it today. At the same time, most items on the lower steps of the Maslow’s hierarchyContinue reading “Unchartered Territories ahead: Role of Culture and Human value systems”
Loans to encourage entrepreneurship? You must be joking Mr. Jaitly
When I read the news of “Stand up India” program, first thought that came to my mind was “entrepreneurship can not be thrust upon anyone by giving money in hand”. On the contrary entrepreneurship is all about brining your ideas to life despite having all the odds stacked against you. Second thought that went thru my mind was why government wants to encourage only one section of the society to be entrepreneur. Entrepreneurship should be encouraged for anyone who has deserving ideas irrespective of caste, religion and gender.
Report of Report Cards on Modi Government – corporate style
Yesterday one of my school friends sent me an article for my comments that gave one year report card of BJP government. And this is what I wrote to him. Dear Vivek, Yes, I have read this article. Like the author and as she herself has mentioned, hundreds have written a report card on Narendra Modiji’s government. InContinue reading “Report of Report Cards on Modi Government – corporate style”
BJP needs a new Abhiyaan – ‘Maati Se Moti’ (माटी से मोती)
In view of the hue and cry being made by the opposition parties on land bill reforms, I feel it is important that BJP should take the fight head on and not depend only on PM Modi ji to reach out to the farmers. Let me explain why I say so. I think the Indian politicsContinue reading “BJP needs a new Abhiyaan – ‘Maati Se Moti’ (माटी से मोती)”
Mind (and) Your Business 