Traditional leadership is based on ascription. In former times, there was some degree of flexibility which enabled change. This was based on prowess in war and statecraft. The British fossilised the system and traditional leaders became government functionaries. Their authority was strengthened by the colonial administration.

We need to move forward and beyond the point where we endlessly pursue the demons bequeathed us by our history.

The essence of traditional leadership is learned by osmosis. The next generation learns from what their elders and the current generation does. This was approp…

This is a small country with limited resources. Can we afford the time spent on endless debates about ethnicity and identity?

'As a traditional leader, I take slight that, at times, our traditional authority have been abused and exploited by the powers that be. While our traditional a…

The biggest issue in this election is something called flip-flopping, and all candidates are accused of doing it. A strong leader is expected to maintain stead…

There exists no politician in India daring enough to attempt to explain to the masses that cows can be eaten.