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The early stage of computerisation, computers were dreaded for their capacity to kill jobs. And this had shaped the approach of labour unions, social scientists and even some governments on the threat perception over computers. But as the computerisation took hold, it became apparent that computers, instead of devouring jobs, were actually facilitating the jobs. Also, it opened up a new world of employment.

In the entire history of post-independence India, no single economic measure has been as devastating for the people and as utterly futile in achieving its stated objectives, as the demonetisation of currency notes, of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 denomination, decreed by the Modi government on November 8, 2016.The fact that it did not achieve its stated objectives was not unforeseen; on the contrary, it was obvious to every economist that demonetisation was the height of folly even as it was announced, which is why it was opposed by all, except a handful of “climbers” keen to please the government.

This is really an adventure into the unknown realms of Delhi that led the author of the book 'Delhi: City of Yoginis' into a new world of magical symbolism and the mystical realm of Yogamaya, the mother and life giver to all. This is perhaps one of the most ignored heritage that we, the people and the power, are unaware of.