A Beacon of Wisdom and Grace: Remembering Prof. Shireesh Deshpande
byIt is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of Professor Shireesh Atmaram Deshpande, a legendary figure in Indian architectural education, who left…
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Best Homestays in Kaza: Authentic Spiti Experiences Under Rs 2,000/Night
byDiscover the best homestays in Kaza under Rs 2,000/night. Explore budget, family-friendly, and solo traveler stays with local food for an authentic Spiti Valley experience.
Polytics, Demockrazy & Mumbo-Jumbo – Babus, Mantris & Netas (Unmaking) Our Nation
byThis book of mine, containing political satire and lampooning our social peccadillos and pretences, was first published by PIPPA RAN BOOKS AND MEDIA…
Stars Of Shimla – Sir Jogendra Singh
byFor much of the period of British Raj, Shimla or Simla was the summer capital of India where the high and mighty of the…
From Ballrooms to Boardrooms: A Journey of Women Through Time
byIt all started innocently—one lazy evening with a cup of masala chai and yet another rewatch of the Pride and Prejudice BBC series. There…
Religion Without Conscience Collapses Into Disaster
byGod does not play dice with the Universe When Michael N. Syiem, former president of the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) and chairman of the…
Should I Protect My Personality Or Insure My Legs ?
byI’ve been feeling a bit low these last few months, enveloped in a feeling of missing out on something, what the acronym generation would…
The Revival Of Urdu — A Language Of Love, Leisure And Learning!
byUrdu is still the language of heart of all, especially non-Muslims! More Hindus at Shankar-Shad Mushaira Urdu is where words become art and heart,…
Privilege Does Not Blind. Poverty Does Not Enlighten.
byAt a recent conference in Shimla, a speaker paused mid-address, scanned the audience, and pointed directly at me. With a tone that was part…
Dare to Differ
byIt’s interesting how the same words can carry completely different emotional weight depending on how they’re framed. “How dare you differ” sounds accusatory, almost…