Delhi Belly: Stop Messing With Shimla’s Green Belt
It really is astonishing (but not surprising) that fifteen years after the 17 green belts in Shimla were notified as no-construction zones, their necessity…
Delhi Belly: Its Time To Compensate Citizens For Wrongful Arrests
The arrest and release on bail of Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) SP Tyagi last week after 18 days of imprisonment highlights a disturbing trend…
Has The Opposition Lost The Plot – And The 2019 Election ?
Fakirs may be closer to God but they do not make ideal Prime Ministers, in fact they pose a danger as leaders of nations. A man who has no stakes has no commitments for, as Bob Dylan said, “if you ain’t got nothing you got nothing to lose.”
The Mythology Of Srikhand Mahadev
At 18000 feet, the peak at Srikhand Mahadev is imposing in its savage grandeur and timeless beauty, shrouded in constantly drifting clouds, surrounded by…
Rebooting India – or – ‘Who Needs The Money, Honey ?’
When thieves, dacoits and traitors in the country become restless, shout, and try to create anarchy — the King is ruling well
The Delhi Smog – From Chandni Chowk To Chandni Choke
Delhi has been the most polluted capital city in the world for quite some time but no one was bothered in their focused worship of Mammon
Demonetisation: Plumbing The Depths Of Indian Politics
The most effected are the politicians – business – bureaucrat nexus. One is none the less surprised by the vehemence with which they are opposing, and trying to sabotage, the path breaking measure.
DELHI BELLY : SIGN LANGUAGE
In today’s world which puts such a premium on communication we have millions of words and sound bytes thrown at us every day. I…
Delhi Belly: The Tragedy Continues & The Silver Lining In Pollution
Pollution is big business because the medical and health care industry is booming. Every private hospital and nursing home is packed to capacity, and beyond, with victims of pollution related diseases.
Khushwant Singh Literary Festival – A Few Takeaways
The fifth KSLT was held in Kasauli from the 14th Oct. to 16th Oct. this year. Here are a few impressions that I left…