शहरी जीवनाचा सापळा | शशिकांत दुधगावकर मुख्यपृष्ठ » लेख » शहरी जीवनाचा सापळा शहरी जीवनाचा सापळा जगात प्रचंड वेगाने बदल होत आहेत. जवळजवळ प्रत्येक क्षेत्रात. राष्ट्रे एकमेकांसोबत सहकार्य करण्याऐवजी भांडत आहेत, समाजा समाजामधल्या दऱ्या खोल होत आहेत, जागतिक तापमानवाढ आणि तिचे होणारे परिणाम, जागोजागी धुमसत राहणारे संघर्ष जे कधीही भडकू शकतात, युद्धाचे ढग आणि AI … Read more
Trap of Urban Life | Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Home › Essays › Trap of Urban Life Trap of Urban Life In Indian context, though it can be universally felt. There are massive changes occurring in the world, almost in every sphere. Right from nations quibbling rather than cooperating, deepening schisms in societies, to global warming and … Read more
The Weight of the Tone and Harshness of Words | Essay by Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Home › Essays › The Weight of the Tone and Harshness of Words The Weight of the Tone and Harshness of Words Every human big or small has an innate understanding of their value, shaped by their socioeconomic status, education, skills, … Read more
Musings on the Current Affairs | Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Musings on the Current Affairs With respect to what is happening in our close proximity and in the distant geography, a lot of people ask where the hell are we going. My answer is simple: we are not going anywhere. In fact, we have arrived exactly where … Read more
On Conflicts | Shashikant Dudhgaonkar On Conflicts In today’s fast-paced life, marked by unending EMIs, prolonged work hours, long commutes, and the piling up of mental and emotional load without any effective safety valves, there has been a quiet but profound shift in Indian households. Many have gradually turned into battle zones. Add to this … Read more
Home › Essays › On Nostalgia On Nostalgia On the last day of the year, one can reflect on the days gone by. As is the wont, in the serene, peaceful ambience that one’s commode provides. Beautiful people, places, days, and moments. Some trivial, some profound, yet both offering a warmth one scarcely finds in … Read more
Gratitude, and the Quiet Burden of Abundance | Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Home › Essays › Gratitude, and the Quiet Burden of Abundance Gratitude, and the Quiet Burden of Abundance When scarcity shapes an individual’s or a community’s life, gratitude often follows. A full meal, a small comfort, or a simple gift can carry disproportionate emotional weight … Read more
Caste, Icons and the Unfinished Journey to Equality Home › Essays › Caste, Icons and the Unfinished Journey to Equality Caste, Icons and the Unfinished Journey to Equality Author: Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Date: December 6, 2025 On the occasion of Mahaparinirvan Diwas, salutations to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, a truly learned, visionary, fearless and rebellious great man … Read more
The Long Night and the Cycles of Change | Shashikant Dudhgaonkar Home › Essays › Reflections The Long Night and the Cycles of Change By Shashikant Dudhgaonkar · November 9, 2025 Everything is cyclical. What goes up must come down. Even good times don’t last. We wish the bad times would run out of sand, … Read more
The Age of Noise and the Death of Silence: Humanity at a Defining Crossroads | Shashi’s Verse Home › Essays › The Age of Noise and the Death of Silence The Age of Noise and the Death of Silence Humanity at a Defining Crossroads Getting to know what is happening in U.S. politics today is … Read more