For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.
Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
Gandhi ji also used to refer himself in third person – as “”Bapu ”
.Does it make him have – ” discomfort with the self… narcissistic wounds are being defended by identifying with a grandiose false self while the true self is fragile…”
I dont hink so.
Bapuji was an epitome of humility and righteousness.
This column by Shekhar Gupta has distorted facts.
Rahul Gandhi’s interview shows both the above mentioned intents. Modi and Kejariwal have utter conviction that their actions were and will be always right. This may be called as suggesting their autocratic tendencies as the author means.
I remember having read from newspapers Acharya Vinoba Bhave used to refer himself in third person in public speeches during his Bhhudan Movement.
Referring self in third person can be considerd as ìnterpreting one’s actions and abilities from the viewpoint of others. Of course the interpretation will vary depending upon who “the others ” are. If they are the followers who respect him then the usage suggests the conviction of the speaker that what he/she does is perfectly justified. On the other hand when the speaker uses third person reference for self while answering critics the usage may be mocking as in Vajpayee’s retort to interviewer’s lightheartedly disparaging question. It can also be an angry retort in some cases.
One more famous “character” who referred to himself in third person was, of course, Gabbar Singh. This would have rounded this article off quite nicely
It is always a pleasure to read (or listen to) Sri Shekhar Gupta.
My observations: (1) Sri Kejriwal rated as one of the 3 most important politicians- this is an elevation for Sri Kejriwal. (2) Now that this aspect (talking in 3rd person) has been highlighted, I shall keep a watch who amongst the 3 can overcome this behaviour and how soon. (3) Once while calling out the names of winners in a small prize distribution ceremony (where I was also a competitor), I announced “yours truly” when the time came for me to call myself as the winner. This was more an expression of modesty. So, not all expressions in 3rd persons is condemnable.
Gandhi ji also used to refer himself in third person – as “”Bapu ”
.Does it make him have – ” discomfort with the self… narcissistic wounds are being defended by identifying with a grandiose false self while the true self is fragile…”
I dont hink so.
Bapuji was an epitome of humility and righteousness.
This column by Shekhar Gupta has distorted facts.
Rahul Gandhi’s interview shows both the above mentioned intents. Modi and Kejariwal have utter conviction that their actions were and will be always right. This may be called as suggesting their autocratic tendencies as the author means.
I remember having read from newspapers Acharya Vinoba Bhave used to refer himself in third person in public speeches during his Bhhudan Movement.
Referring self in third person can be considerd as ìnterpreting one’s actions and abilities from the viewpoint of others. Of course the interpretation will vary depending upon who “the others ” are. If they are the followers who respect him then the usage suggests the conviction of the speaker that what he/she does is perfectly justified. On the other hand when the speaker uses third person reference for self while answering critics the usage may be mocking as in Vajpayee’s retort to interviewer’s lightheartedly disparaging question. It can also be an angry retort in some cases.
One more famous “character” who referred to himself in third person was, of course, Gabbar Singh. This would have rounded this article off quite nicely
It is always a pleasure to read (or listen to) Sri Shekhar Gupta.
My observations: (1) Sri Kejriwal rated as one of the 3 most important politicians- this is an elevation for Sri Kejriwal. (2) Now that this aspect (talking in 3rd person) has been highlighted, I shall keep a watch who amongst the 3 can overcome this behaviour and how soon. (3) Once while calling out the names of winners in a small prize distribution ceremony (where I was also a competitor), I announced “yours truly” when the time came for me to call myself as the winner. This was more an expression of modesty. So, not all expressions in 3rd persons is condemnable.