Random Musings of a Technocrat

Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer a niche curiosity – they are rapidly becoming the new normal on  roads worldwide. In 2024 , global electric car sales are expected to reach around 17 million , which is  over 20% of all new cars sold [ 1 ] . That’s more than triple the number of EVs sold just four years earlier,  highlighting an explosive growth trend. This EV revolution is powered by improving technology, falling  battery costs, and a push for greener transportation. For tech-savvy readers and auto enthusiasts, the  question is not if EVs will take over, but when. In this blog, we’ll explore whether EVs truly offer a viable  alternative to fossil-fueled vehicles, how the world’s top EV markets are progressing (with up-to-date  2024–2025 stats), and what the rise of EVs means for India’s economy – including the critical role of  pricing in their adoption. EVs as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels EVs promise to replace the internal combustion eng...

India and Hinduism: A Journey Through Time India’s story cannot be told without Hinduism. From ancient sacred rivers to modern cityscapes, the threads of Hindu faith are woven into the nation’s history and daily life. It is a tale of magnificent temples and timeless traditions, but also of social challenges and political upheavals. In this narrative journey, we explore how Hinduism evolved within India from antiquity to the present – highlighting both its uplifting contributions and its more turbulent chapters. The tone is balanced and welcoming, painting a picture of a living tradition that has shaped (and been shaped by) one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Ancient Origins: Birth of a Tradition Hinduism is often called the world’s oldest living religion . Its roots stretch back over 4,000 years, emerging from the prehistoric beliefs of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2500–1500 BCE) in what is now India and Pakistan [ 1 ] ​ . Archaeologists have unearthed terracotta figur...