Tales of fathers and children-“Tell me a story”
byEver since people began to communicate with each other, “Tell me a story” has been a request of both children and adults. For there…
Opinion
When Montek Vindicated Mann
byThe farm laws were not born overnight. They were the result of a decades-old demand for farmer freedom. S. Bhupinder Singh Mann stood for…
No Accident
byIt happened on Walker Hill, in the Shimla district, on a beautiful summer afternoon. The accident that is spoken of even today. People still…
Sindhu Darshan: Celebrating the River-Valley Civilization
byThe Sindhu Darshan Festival is a cultural and spiritual celebration held annually in the Union Territory of Ladakh on the banks of the mighty…
Healing Roots: The Story of Jaintia Folk Medicine
byTraditional knowledge does not have one clear definition. It usually means the knowledge that is special to a particular culture or community. Traditional Knowledge…
BJP’s Ranjit Singh Moment: Punjab Must Give This Promise a Serious Hearing
byBJP has capacity, but will Punjab accept a repainted Badal slogan ? Maharaja Ranjit Singh is not merely a name in Punjab’s history. He…
Where Have All The Dragon-Flies Gone ?
byBiodiversity is perhaps the most unacknowledged component of the natural environment, and the attention of policy makers rarely goes beyond trees and animals, if…
Totem Poles: Symbols of Identity and Resilience
byTotem poles are towering, intricately carved wooden monuments that serve as profound emblems of identity, heritage, and cultural resilience for the Indigenous peoples of…
We Regret to Inform You This Requires a Meeting
byNobody knows exactly when it happened, but at some point, humanity embraced a dangerous idea: every problem deserves a meeting. Need a decision? A…
Book Review: My Himachal My Journey
byIt is a book* by Dr. Srikant Baldi, a 1985 batch IAS officer who distills decades of public service into a warm, reflective narrative…