Pavan K. Varma

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The 16th-century Ramcharitmanas, one of the greatest lyrical compositions in Indian literature, was written by Tulsidas in Awadhi, which was the language of the masses rather than Sanskrit. Breaking away from a rarefied literary tradition, it made Lord Ram more relatable to the layperson. The story of Lord Ram, however, is incomplete without the strength, knowledge and perseverance of Goddess Sita and her pivotal role in it. In his recent work, ‘The Greatest Ode to Lord Ram’, writer, politician and former diplomat, Pavan K. Varma, has selected some of the most inspiring stanzas — offering a succinct commentary for each— that capture the very core of the original. Academic and author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel ‘The Forest of Enchantments’ is an evocative telling of Sita’s story and her incomparable endurance. Together, they discuss the various philosophical aspects of the Ramcharitmanas and its characters on ‘Voices of Faith - Ramcharitmanas: Then and Now’ on November 2 at 7:30 pm.

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Courts also need a Lokpal: Without judicial reform, one of the pillars of our democracy will continu

My editorial in the Times of India
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-16/edit-page/39309800_1_higher-judiciary-high-courts-district-and-subordinate-courts

articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com Digivijay Singh's comments on the judiciary beg the question: Would he have reacted likewise if the Supreme Court had passed similar observations in a matter implicating the opposition? The...

India A basket case in the making? | The Asian Age

My editorial piece in the Asian Age
http://www.asianage.com/columnists/india-basket-case-making-162

asianage.com Airports can sometimes be the venue for unexpected rendezvous. On a recent visit to Germany, ...

‘It is a myth that Chanakya was a cynic’

http://tehelka.com/it-is-a-myth-that-chanakya-was-a-cynic/

tehelka.com Pavan Varma’s latest book uses Chanakya’s Arthashastra as a blueprint to rebuild India. Written to coincide with his retirement from diplomacy and entry into politics, the reforms he suggests are comprehensive, and helpfully listed in bullet points

Policy cowardice | The Asian Age

http://www.asianage.com/columnists/policy-cowardice-057

asianage.com When the Chinese protest our exploration for oil in the South China Sea, we are not prepared to ...

A republic in crisis: Governance and democracy have become antithetical to each other - The Times of

My Column in Today's Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/A-republic-in-crisis-Governance-and-democracy-have-become-antithetical-to-each-other/articleshow/19021936.cms

timesofindia.indiatimes.com There is an uncomfortable fact which we are unwilling to confront. And that is that our young republic is facing a systemic crisis.

For Bihar, for India | The Asian Age

http://www.asianage.com/columnists/bihar-india-318

asianage.com Nitish Kumar's rally will test how federal is our thinking, and what are the limits to the ...

Scripting politics of change: If India triumphs, so will we all, says Pavan Varma

http://www.indiawrites.org/india-and-the-world/scripting-politics-change-india-triumphs-all-pavan-varma/

indiawrites.org Scripting politics of change: If India triumphs, so will we all, says Pavan Varma By India Writes Network (IWN)Pavan K. Varma is an incorrigible optimist. Varma, who was till a few weeks ago India’s ambassador to the idyllic Himalayan state of Bhutan, has fashioned a new vocation for himself by taki...

Change is an idea in Chanakya's new manifesto (IANS Book Review) | TwoCircles.net

http://twocircles.net/2013jan23/change_idea_chanakyas_new_manifesto_ians_book_review.html

twocircles.net By Madhusree Chatterjee A changing India has been the thinking writer's cap powering the genre of non-fiction literature for the last two decades post globalisation.

Remembering Chanakya

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/remembering-chanakya/article4321187.ece

thehindu.com Pavan K. Varma’s book harks back to Chanakya’s Arthashastra, and its relevance in today’s chaotic world

A bureaucrat’s diary

http://www.dailypioneer.com/vivacity/123119-a-bureaucrats-diary.html

dailypioneer.com Seasoned diplomat Pavan K Varma's new book, Chanakya's New Manifesto, offers a few solutions to the crises that face India now, by referring to the...