Book Review : The Kargil War Surgeon’s Testimony
byAll wars are invariably followed by books, but these are usually about the blood and glory, strategy and logistics, victories and failures. Colonel Basu’s…
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Poker, Jokers and Broken Homes: The Digital Drug Finally Banned
byNothing is more heartening than the fact that the Government of India has now fully banned all real-money online games, including fantasy sports, card…
Khalsa School Garhdiwala: 104 Years of Shaping Lives and Legacies
byKhalsa Senior Secondary School, Garhdiwala, stands as a beacon of educational excellence and community service, celebrating its 104th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1917…
Clouds Topple Hills
byIt is a powerful natural phenomenon and an overwhelming force. Orographic lift puts clouds in a dominant position, and clouds move over hills with…
Saas, Bahu & a Pinch of Drama
byIndian TV at 8 pm is less “prime time” and more “crime time.” The biggest drama isn’t murder — it’s how the bahu (DIL)…
It’s Not About Dogs – It’s About Us An A Morally Decaying Society
byI for one was not surprised-shocked yes, but not surprised- by the 11th August order of the Supreme Court (since partially reviewed by another…
Vanishing Cultures of Himachal – Part 1 Kotgarhi: The Pahari Language of Ilaqa Kotgarh
by1. Introduction The rich, centuries-old cultures of the hills of Himachal Pradesh are vanishing at an alarming rate. While much of this heritage has…
Between Danger and Beauty
byIn the mountains, life teaches its own quiet lessons of caution. A single glance along a winding trail is enough to notice how almost…
The Abiding Mystery Of Indian Citizenship – Is it Another Legal Fiction ?
bySo you think that the issues uppermost in the minds of those who rule us, or those who tell us what the rules are,…
Apples – The Case for Dwarf Rootstocks
byIntroduction With some apple growers continuing to plant apple trees on seedling stock, this article argues the case for planting all apples on dwarf…