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नमस्ते सदा वत्सले मातृभूमे : Warrior’s Battle for a Better India
As we reflect on the stirring verses of Namaste Sada Vatsale, we must confront a fundamental question: Is our devotion to the Motherland merely a matter of habit? Is it confined to the few minutes we spend in prayer or the fervor of our cultural celebrations?
The Sanskrit prayer "Namaste Sada Vatsale Matrubhume" is more than just a rhythmic chant recited at the end of an RSS shakha. It is a profound manifesto for national service, composed in 1940 by Prof. Narhari Narayan Bh

Shrikant Soman
3 days ago8 min read


Chip Dreams Need the Full Stack: Why India's $100 Billion Semiconductor Goal Requires More Than Just Fabs
The Imperative: Moving Beyond the Fab Fantasy
India's renewed push into semiconductors, spearheaded by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), aims to position the country as a crucial, trusted partner in the global supply chain. The government has committed substantial fiscal support, offering up to 50% of the project cost for approved semiconductor and display fabrication units (fabs).
However, the image's core thesis—"Chip Dreams need full stack"—highlights a critical flaw

Shrikant Soman
Dec 11, 20254 min read


Manufacturing a Future: How India Can Transition from the ‘Office’ to the ‘Factory’ of the World
India's economic ambition is clear: to achieve a staggering $1 trillion in merchandise exports. This objective is not just a target; it is a fundamental pillar in the nation's journey towards becoming a global economic power. While India has already proven itself as the "Office of the World" through its massive surplus in services exports, the true challenge lies in replicating that success in the manufacturing sector.

Shrikant Soman
Dec 11, 20253 min read


The Hollow Gavel: When the Process Becomes the Punishment
The recent acquittal of Harka Bahadur Karki by the Calcutta High Court is not a triumph of justice, but a stark, heartbreaking failure. For a crime that carried a mere two-year sentence, the legal battle spanned 34 years, raising fundamental questions about the sanctity of our judicial system. This article dives into the grim arithmetic of this crisis—from the 62,000 cases pending for three decades to the crippling judge vacancy rates—proving that 'the process has become the

Shrikant Soman
Nov 21, 20257 min read


The Geopolitical Chessboard: Analyzing Beijing's WAICO Push and the New Global AI Order
The Geopolitical Chessboard: Analyzing Beijing's WAICO Push and the New Global AI Order
The initiative by China to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) is a critical geopolitical move. It is Beijing's strategic bid to establish algorithmic multilateralism under its leadership, challenging the current Western-dominated tech governance landscape and positioning China as the principal architect of the rules, standards, and norms for futu

Shrikant Soman
Nov 12, 20256 min read


The New Face of Socialism: Zohran Mamdani's Victory and Its Global Implications by Shrikant Soman
New York will remain a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant.
So hear me, President Trump: to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.
Quoting Jawaharlal Nehru's "Tryst with Destiny" speech:
"A moment comes, but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance. Tonight we have stepped out from the old into the new."

Shrikant Soman
Nov 9, 20253 min read


"I Must Say This": A Memoir of Justice Mridula Bhatkar That Will Deeply Disturb Your Conscience – Its Message Rings Loud and Clear, But Who Heeds the Call?
"I Must Say This" and हे सांगायला हवं Book is available in English and Marathi Author: Mridula Bhatkar Publisher: Granthali Publications...

Shrikant Soman
May 10, 202515 min read
Deplorable Condition of Public Toilet Near Gundecha School/Ambedkar Garden
URGENT ACTION REQUIRED: Deplorable Condition of Public Toilet Near Gundecha School/Ambedkar Garden, BMC R North Ward, Mumbai 400068 28...

Shrikant Soman
Apr 28, 20253 min read
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