India, Aug. 17 -- I've been trying something out lately that has given me an unreasonable amount of joy. It isn't a gadget or an app, and it certainly isn't one of those "morning routine" fads involving lemon water at sunrise or the belief that life can be hacked in five easy steps. It's The Pause. Credit for this goes to Karan Thapar. I've admired the journalist, TV presenter (and HT columnist) for years, for his sharp mind, sharper questions and rare ability to make people squirm without raising his voice. But the thing I've stolen from him isn't his interviewing style. It is the way he uses silences. He asks a question. Gets an answer. And then. nothing. No "Right, right." No "Yes, but.". Not even a sympathetic nod to smooth over the gap...