Does your mirror tell you the truth?

Here's a new post by Harsha Bhogle on the axing of Yuvraj from India's ODI squad. The topic as such is quite uninteresting, but as always, Harsha's article touches on broader behavioral themes beyond cricket (and hence is interesting!)

"Contrary to some thought, humility and confidence are not oil and water, they are not immiscible. Being humble doesn't mean being weak, it is merely accepting that some things need to be corrected and going out and doing that. "

New York City - Pictory

Here's a very nice photo magazine on New York City -- one of my favorite cities in the world!

Why humanities matter?

Here's a good defense on why Humanities matter.

"Over the past century or so, people have built various systems to help them understand human behavior: economics, political science, game theory and evolutionary psychology. These systems are useful in many circumstances. But none completely explain behavior because deep down people have passions and drives that don’t lend themselves to systemic modeling. They have yearnings and fears that reside in an inner beast you could call The Big Shaggy."

I think every parent in India should read this and form an opinion on this topic pushing their wards into the throes of technical education!

Need for mentors

Here's a nice article by Harsha Bhogle on the need for mentors. While he largely talks about cricket, it is applicable beyond cricket as well in this fast paced world!

"It is not always necessary that growth as a player and as a person must go simultaneously; sometimes you can be a giant in one area and a dwarf in another, but it helps if the two go together. It is especially useful because with Indian cricket, and cricketers, there is a history, even a legacy, of arrogance. The message, sometimes subliminal, sometimes direct, is that the world needs them more than they need the world. As some of us know, that is but a momentary high, but it can be a devastating high."