Mulla Nasruddin Nowadays, what with the pandemic, climate change, authoritarian rulers and so on, it seems sometimes that the end of the world is coming. Here are two Mulla stories on this topic. A friend asked Mulla, “Are you not scared of the end time that is coming?” Mulla said, “Which one?” The friend replied,…
Month: October 2020
075. Udaybhai: The rickshaw driver who practises gift economy
Udaybhai Jadav If you are in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India, and you engage Udaybhai’s autorickshaw, you will be in for surprises. You will find newspapers and magazines to read, free snacks and water, and even a dustbin. But the biggest surprise comes when you get off at your destination. Udaybhai’s meter reads…
074. Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Notorious RBG!
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on September 18, 2020, served as a judge of the US Supreme Court for 27 years. Only the second woman to be appointed to the Court, RBG (as she came to be known) was outspoken and instrumental in advancing reproductive rights, gender equality, healthcare access, and…