Is development a project of whiteness?
This essay examines some key points in considering whether ‘development is a project of whiteness’, and what are some recent trends that might suggest otherwise. As a start, we can…
Impact of global warming on validity of triple bottom line reporting
The triple bottom line (TBL) process involves identifying, assessing and reporting an organisation’s activities in terms of their impact on the environment, society, and the economy (Elkington 1980). TBL covers…
Pseudo-Culture: What Is It?
The concept of 'pseudo-culture' was discussed by the German philosopher Theodor Adorno in his 1959 essay, Theory of Pseudo-Culture. He argued that the then existing "crisis in culture" cannot be…
War as Human Darkness
The ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine are stark reminders of the darkest impulses within the human mind. These conflicts—whether in Israel, Gaza, Ukraine or Yemen—are not just…
Decline of Vegetable Consumption in the USA: Profit Over Public Health
Vegetable consumption in the United States has been on a steady decline, with most of the vegetables consumed coming from potatoes and tomatoes, primarily in the form of fries (thinly…
Rational Profit
Profit is essential for businesses in the commercial economy because it stimulates firms seeking enough revenue to pay for labour, materials, rent and other expenses, plus some leftover as net…
Living the Spirit of Dynamic Movement
The word 'caraeveti' is an Upanishadic dictum for 'dynamism is the essence of life '. The Sanskritic derivation is cara + iva + iti = keep proceeding on or moving…
What is the Spirit of Spiritedness?
The Sanskrit word "tejasvī" (तेजस्वी) comes from "tejas" (तेज), meaning radiance, brilliance, energy, or inner fire. In English, it conveys spiritedness, vigour, enthusiasm and luminous strength - not just physical,…
International Human Rights Law – Against Child Marriage
Child marriage—defined as any formal or informal union where at least one party is under the age of 18—is widely recognized under international human rights law as a harmful practice…
Principle Regarding Wealth Accumulation
The key principle is: wealth accumulation is permitted, but excessive accumulation is restricted to prevent deprivation and economic exploitation. This principle is not a call for absolute wealth equality, nor…