India, Nov. 25 -- Till about 20 years ago, the word "disruption" evoked mixed responses at best and a deep sense of disapproval at worst. Gradually the environment began to change and disruption became a word of preferred choice for many. An increasingly large number were trying to use it, in context and out of context, hoping to cover themselves in a "revolutionary" aura. There were occasions when people would come around mouthing and flaunting "disruption." It was tom-tommed by many that unless there was "disruption" it would be very difficult to improve things.
The point which was totally lost in this melee was that nothing can be debunked lock-stock and barrel. There were thinkers who saw this point and started talking of "selective di...