34 C Opinions & Blogs / The Economic Times
Wolfenstein 3D would probably have served as a 'gateway game' for my proper addiction to the world of gaming, were it not for a friend accidentally deleting it from my PC, and me subsequently moving to the more pacifist climes of Delhi where work and family took precedence over killing fascists.
In recent times, if you want to see the real path of love you need to be a fan of the IPL cricket franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). For most part of the last 16 years, since the IPL started, RCB have resembled a UPSC aspirant who makes it to the interview stage but doesnt get selected.
Is it worth paying 'so much' for food at Nadodi, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Kuala Lumpur that reimagines South Asian cuisine? At Noma in Copenhagen, often voted as the best restaurant, and in the Faroe Islands at KOKS, billed as the 'world's most remote foodie destination, we experienced unique dining adventures.
You could blame politicians and say they need to improve their intellectual discourse, turn perhaps to the great speeches of Vajpayee, JP, Nehru (oops) and George Fernandes. However, I don't think it is the politicians' fault. They're looking for any trick in the book to entertain crowds. In the age of social media, the public has changed.
The pen is mightier than the sword. But for some writers, both objects hold equal fascination. Take Amir Khusrau and Babur. Or Samudragupta from an earlier time. Or Valmiki if we go mythological, who is said to have been the fierce bandit Ratnakar, adept with the bow and arrow before taking up the quill.
India's youth population is set to reach 420 million in 2024, comprising 29% of the total population, with 20 million being first-time voters. These young individuals hold significant power to influence India's future. The People Research on India's Consumer Economy (PRICE) survey identifies six national priorities for the next five years, including education, healthcare, infrastructure, job creation, and inclusive economic growth.