Category Archives: FUTURISTIK

India is a land of contradictions—especially when it comes to the complex intersection of religion, food, and morality. And one such contradiction is brewing quietly in the world of dairy and medicine. Lately, among devout Hindu vegetarians, there’s growing discomfort around what some are now calling “non-veg milk.” Why? Because many dairy farms, to boost milk yield,Continue reading ““Non-Veg Milk” vs Blood Transfusions: The Hindu Dilemma of Purity”

In my 22 years as a professional Vedic astrologer, one truth has surfaced again and again—karma doesn’t end with a person’s death. It lingers. It travels. And very often, it settles into the lives of those left behind. Many people who accumulate wealth through corruption and deceit believe they are securing their family’s future. InContinue reading “The Invisible Inheritance: How Corruption Curses Lineage”

There was a time when men hunted beasts and protected the tribe. There was a time when women gathered, nurtured, and birthed the next generation under a fragile roof made of fear, fire, and interdependence. But time moved on — and so did necessity. Women discovered the decreasing usefulness of men the day wild animalsContinue reading “When Men and Women Stopped Needing Each Other”

A nation doesn’t rise by being hardworking alone. It rises when its people start thinking, innovating, and owning the future—not just assembling someone else’s. Historically, Indians were among the most hardworking people on the planet. During British rule, this quality was ruthlessly exploited. We were the cheap labour that built their railways, harvested their cotton,Continue reading “From Coolies to Coders: Are We Just Upgraded Labour for the West?”

There was a time when chasing love, romance, and companionship gave men a sense of purpose. It was a journey — often messy, often thrilling — but one that felt worth the struggle. That was before smartphones, before the dopamine-on-demand culture, before the infinite scroll of perfection entered our lives. Then came internet porn —Continue reading “The Quiet Disillusionment of the Modern Man”

I love meeting people who are original thinkers—those rare individuals who challenge commonly accepted ideas with refreshing perspectives. During a recent visit to Singapore, I met one such businessman. In the span of a casual conversation, he shook the very foundation of a belief I had long held sacred: that tea—our beloved chai—has been an intrinsicContinue reading “A Cup of Colonialism: The Bitter Truth Behind India’s Beloved Chai”

Isn’t it strange that even before countries were formed, before civilizations rose, and before cultures could exchange ideas across oceans — the concept of marriage between a man and a woman was a common norm? How did people, scattered across continents and isolated by time and geography, all arrive at this same idea? Long beforeContinue reading “Marriage Before Civilization: A Universal Human Truth?”

I parked my car outside the temple. As expected, a beggar lady approached. “So, you’ve come to visit the temple?” she asked. ‘Of course,’ I thought. ‘Why else would I park here?’ But I smiled. No point being rude. “Yes,” my wife replied instead. “Okay, go and come,” said the beggar. Huh? Was this her temple now?Continue reading “Stop Transferring Guilt”

Marriage, in its essence, was once a sacred institution — a man and a woman coming together to build a home, raise children, and contribute to a larger social and spiritual order. It was a union rooted in shared responsibilities, societal roles, and a deeper understanding of life’s continuity through family. But times have changed.Continue reading “Marriage or Mere Arrangement? A Reflection on Modern Unions”

Once upon a time, before the world knew paper currency, people still worked. Not because they wanted to — but because they had to. Powerful men would recruit other humans, assign them tasks, fix their work hours, decide their rest days, and outline precisely what needed to be done. In return, they offered food, shelter,Continue reading “Slavery, Rebranded”