The Interviews
byThis time I was on the other side of the table, as an interviewer. I remember, over thirty years ago, how much anguish had…
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VIP in India, a commoner abroad
byIdentified for its overgenerous and luxurious existence during the pre-historic days, India was associated with Maharajas and Nawabs that ruled the land with extravagance….
Kullu Manali valley residents selling land for life comforts
byManali: Increasing sale and purchase of land in Kullu valley, in general and around Manali in particular, each year, has rung alarm bells for…
Sadda Haq: celluloid reflection on the Khalistan movement
byConsidered as one of the progressive states for its hard-working population, Punjab holds an imperatively strategic geo-political location in the country too. The food…
War of words over Ford ski resort
byShimla: The war of words is hotting up in Himachal Pradesh over the proposed multi-million dollar investment for a ski resort project being promoted…
Gilt edged profits as online shopping goes viral
byNew Delhi: You know online shopping has come of age in India when gold prices dip and coins are immediately made available in virtual…
Why Boston killings got more coverage than any other story (The Funny Side)
byMany people noticed that the international media was shockingly selective in its news coverage this month. This columnist knows the mindset of foreign correspondents…
Smoking near kids equal to violence, says Latvia
byMoscow: The parliament of the northern European republic of Latvia has passed a bill that would make smoking in the presence of children equal…
‘Promote Himalayas as tourist destination’
byNew Delhi: The Himalayas need to be promoted robustly as an adventure destination for round-the-year flow of tourists in the country, experts said here…
Was Arvind Kejriwal’s power fast only a political gimmick?
byFortnight long fast by Arvind Kejriwal, who spearheads the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) party, against inflated power bills in Delhi failed to attract too…