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Journalism of Courage

Nigam Nuggehalli

Nigam Nuggehalli is Registrar, National Law School of India University, Bangalore

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Cauvery Theatre was a single-screen theatre, which are a rarity in Bengaluru and other metro cities these days, remembers Nigam Nuggehalli.

My Dear Students | Community bonding, and how it has changed in the past 50 yearsSubscriber Only

June 02,2024 10:42:37 AM

'Every generation has its community engagements that nourishes it. We had single screen cinemas, you will have your ways of bonding with strangers, and hopefully not only on social media,' says Nigam Nuggehalli.

Mon, Jun 03, 2024

'Switzerland is all and good, but don’t let Switzerland kill your creativity or your joy in practising your trade, whatever it might be,' says Nigam

My Dear Students | How this book helped me understand ‘Swiss Challenge’Subscriber Only

March 10,2024 09:00:10 AM

'Amidst the collapse of the advertising-based model, old style journalists continued to stick to their guns, worried that if journalists focus on how to earn money, they might forget why they chose journalism in the first place,' writes Nuggehalli.

Mon, Mar 11, 2024

The Collins dictionary defines Bazball as a ‘style of cricket in which the batting side attempts to gain the initiative by playing in a highly aggressive manner’.

My Dear Students | Learnings from the new BazballSubscriber Only

February 11,2024 12:42:33 PM

'Bazball has two elements, neither of which are surprising. It encourages people to play without fear. But that’s not the only thing. It also encourages people to immerse themselves in and enjoy their work,' writes Nuggehalli.

Mon, Feb 12, 2024

Nostalgia is no longer a powerful force in our culture. Auld Lang Syne is ultimately about nostalgia.

My Dear Students | Auld Lang Syne: Importance of friendships in lifeSubscriber Only

December 31,2023 11:11:17 AM

'Your friends are a part of your individual history, a slice of your life. You can no more disown them than disown yourself,' says Nigam Nuggehalli.

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Even though the book is about the rise and fall of a crypto tycoon, there is very little explanation about crypto technology or blockchain in the book.

My Dear Students | Michael Lewis’ ‘Going Infinite’, and the learnings from itSubscriber Only

December 17,2023 10:23:47 AM

'Attention spans are now measured by the amount of time we spend on things between looking at our mobiles. I have banned mobile and laptop usage from my classrooms, but I find that in faculty meetings my hands move towards my mobile phone as if driven by some mysterious forces beyond my control,'

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Your views will be controversial but at least you would have provided a solution rather than settle for an impasse.

Moral tragedies and the Israel-Palestine conflictSubscriber Only

October 29,2023 09:59:25 AM

Some of these issues of conflict appear to be moral tragedies i.e., cases of conflicts in which there is no good option to choose.

Mon, Oct 30, 2023

My dear students, I realised that in the post IPL world, almost everything can be converted into entertainment.

Cricket has become entertainment; other professions to follow the routeSubscriber Only

October 15,2023 10:13:33 AM

"Entertainment is not a bad thing. Cricketers claim, certainly with more frequency recently, that they are basically entertainers. But here’s the thing. They are sportsmen first," writes Nuggehalli

Mon, Oct 16, 2023

It’s okay to be silly sometimes and make a faux pas, says Nigam Nuggehalli.

Nigam Nuggehalli writes: ‘We are quick to cancel people… it adds to the general atmosphere of toxicity”Subscriber Only

October 01,2023 10:16:58 AM

'Leaving aside harassment and hate speech, we must take into account speaker intentions while evaluating statements and leave some elbow room for just senseless behaviour,' writes Nuggehalli

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

My dear students by Nigam Nuggehalli. on US admissions

Unlocking your unique potential: The power of self-reflection in college admission essaysSubscriber Only

September 17,2023 10:55:40 AM

"While conventional achievements are one way of assessing a person’s personality, it’s not the only way.. This is a message that young people need to heed so that they don’t believe that there’s only one way to stand out which is shown by the number of certificates and gold medals that they acquire," writes Nuggehalli Nigam

Mon, Sep 18, 2023

My Dear Students | This Independence Day, let’s believe in our convictions and engage in meaningful debatesSubscriber Only

August 13,2023 10:01:01 AM

Let’s invoke our founding fathers, not only to celebrate their achievements but to honour their streak of stubborn independence in thought and deed," writes Nuggehalli.

Mon, Aug 14, 2023

My dear students column about convocation

A lesson from John McEnroe: Coming first is not the only way to achieve successSubscriber Only

July 30,2023 09:39:31 AM

"Pressure to win makes the best of us cramp up...It is important to reconsider the idea of success that the rankings game has boxed us into," writes Nuggehalli.

Mon, Jul 31, 2023

My Dear Students | In these cynicial times, a case for the spirit of life and joy in itSubscriber Only

July 16,2023 12:53:29 PM

"Our lives owe much of their appeal and enjoyment to the fact that we don’t just follow rules of conduct but that we conduct our lives with joie de vivre (joy of living). We must go through our lives, enjoying rather than merely marking our presence," writes Nuggehalli.

Mon, Jul 17, 2023

Nigam Nuggehalli talks about studying abroad

Before you head abroad for further studies, some pointers to keep in mindSubscriber Only

July 02,2023 09:45:06 AM

Nuggehalli writes: "Fellowship with Indians abroad is a great source of belonging and support when you are alone in a foreign country. But please go an extra mile to make friends with the locals."

Mon, Jul 03, 2023

Not every problem has a solution. Even worse, solving a problem that’s best left alone might worsen the problem.

My dear students | The movie Air and its take on marketing, brandingSubscriber Only

June 04,2023 10:25:46 AM

Nuggehalli writes: "Air’s underlying premise is that the perception of excellence is so mixed up with the fact of excellence that one feeds the other in a magnificent loop...I disagree with its approach of glorifying the role of managing perceptions."

Mon, Jun 05, 2023

My dear students | You may not like authority but might still need itSubscriber Only

May 14,2023 14:03:14 PM

"Remember the dilution of authority does not only affect the teacher-student relationship but has seeped into every area of our lives," writes Nigam Nuggehalli.

Sun, May 14, 2023

All of you must have been told at some point of time that you must grab opportunities when they arise.

My Dear Students | Identifying opportunities: How a Bangladeshi seized his chance in NYCSubscriber Only

April 30,2023 12:46:21 PM

Seizing the right opportunities is an art, and this is something I learn from one Bangladeshi who owned a nondescript restaurant in New York, writes Nigam Nuggehalli.

Mon, May 01, 2023

"The level of scientific knowledge available is simply not enough to make the right diagnosis," writes Nuggehalli Nigam.

Nigam Nuggehalli: What mistakes and fallibility tell us about the nature of the worldSubscriber Only

April 16,2023 09:50:56 AM

"You are entering professions where uncertainties abound, but even in this you have company, because most organised human activities are subject to the same human failings," writes Nuggehalli

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

'Young people love to rebel but they need a cause,' says Nigam Nuggehalli

My dear students | Notes on political engagement and inquirySubscriber Only

March 26,2023 09:58:04 AM

'You are at the cusp of becoming full-fledged citizens and yet we have bequeathed you a culture which simply does not allow for any meaningful discourse on a topic that reaches a certain level of complexity,' writes Nigam Nuggehalli

Sun, Mar 26, 2023

The Humanities are not ‘dying’, but are taking new formsSubscriber Only

March 12,2023 11:39:49 AM

"Students are showing interest in film studies, journalism and music. These may not be traditional humanities subjects but they embody the values that humanities strive for: creativity, imagination, articulation and individuality," writes Nigam Nuggehalli.

Sun, Mar 12, 2023

Long live HumanitiesSubscriber Only

March 12,2023 07:00:02 AM

In any case, a stable career is no longer a priority for this generation. Youngsters want to explore novel but risky opportunities right from the time they graduate from university and for these people, the humanities are the crutch they need to navigate the digitised world.

Sun, Mar 12, 2023

Nigam Nuggehalli talks about acting on circumstances

In Prince Harry’s memoir, Spare, a lesson on responding to circumstancesSubscriber Only

February 26,2023 09:43:22 AM

'The memoir is full of events -- palace intrigue and royal glamour -- that we can expect. However, what might interest you is the way he navigates aggravations and frustrations like the rest of us,' writes Nigam Nuggehalli

Sun, Feb 26, 2023

My Dear Students | What we lose in an algorithm-mediated world of social media echo chambersSubscriber Only

February 12,2023 09:19:00 AM

Nigam Nuggehalli writes: "After being the centre of attention online, with our interests and desires being indulged all the time, we appear to have lost the ability to analyse facts in a deep and thoughtful manner. Our brains are now hardwired to sift through materials to find what is relevant to us and only us.

Sun, Feb 12, 2023

Nigam Nuggehalli talks about staying alert

My Dear Students | Notes on authenticity and truth in a culture of misinformationSubscriber Only

January 29,2023 10:22:03 AM

"It takes a lot of talent to say something spurious but believable. But it can do a lot of harm," writes Nigam Nuggehalli

Sun, Jan 29, 2023

professional relationships, professional meetings, office meetings

My dear students | Professional relationships can be less forgivingSubscriber Only

January 15,2023 09:49:54 AM

Nigam Nuggehalli writes: ‘I can assure you that you will make mistakes in your relationships. Some days you will completely misunderstand what your friend or boss is telling you. Some other days, you will realise you have no idea what your peers want, despite what they are telling you. But you will get better at navigating professional relationships, provided you keep an open mind while engaging with people’

Mon, Jan 16, 2023

A peek into an AI-driven future, this new yearSubscriber Only

January 01,2023 07:21:27 AM

You, the next generation, have a major ethical headache. In a world where creativity is generated artificially, what happens to authenticity?

Mon, Jan 02, 2023