Waqf Knows No Bounds
byInteraction with Mr Justice Ashok K Srivastava aroused my curiosity to know more about waqf; I surfed the internet. Permanently dedicating property in the…
Opinion
Shimla: Beyond The Tourist Trail
byAs you explore Shimla, tread lightly and respectfully. Treat the hills and their people with care.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Notes to an Architect – Book Review
byChristopher Charles Benninger (23.11.1942 – 02.10.2024) was an American-born Indian architect who contributed significantly to the field of critical regionalism and sustainable planning in…
Digital Immortality Is Already Here !
byIn his seminal and thought provoking book, HOMO DEUS, Yuval Noah Harari has some very interesting observations about mankind’s quest for immortality. He postulates…
Clay For ‘My Owl’
byI let my imagination run wild and sculpt as I stock the ideas. I like ‘earth clay’; it’s touch and feel stimulates me. More…
Himachal’s Game Of Snacks And Ladders
byThe price of the samosa goes a long way to explain why Himachal has gone belly-up, financially and a tax was imposed on every toilet seat, in order to flush out some more revenue from the sewer lines.
Stop The Whining, Mr Pawan Khera, And Smell What’s Cooking !
byThe Sphinx like silence and constitutional arrogance of the Election Commission which works for the people but rejects any accountability to them, raise the doubts to suspicion and a presumption of wrong-doing
Parliament Disruptions : A Growing Concern for Indian Democracy
byThe balance between government efficiency and opposition expression is critical for a functioning parliamentary democracy. While dissent must be respected, it should not come at the cost of the nation’s progress.
Entrance Sets The Tone
byWooden door at many a location creates a welcoming entrance. The colour symbolizes positivity and abundance.
Risks of Himalayan Tourism: High-Altitude Sickness Claims Lives
byDespite its predictability, high-altitude sickness remains poorly understood by many travellers and is insufficiently managed in India’s high-altitude tourism spots.