The Other Side of Himachal’s Apple Economy: A Story of State Failure and Human Folly
by“The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed”— Mahatma Gandhi “Wherever law ends, tyranny begins”— John Locke Recent orders…
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Dogs Kick Back The Territory
by‘Hurrrr….’ ‘Hat hoo….’; they command their flocks in a brew of Gojri, Urdu, Hindi, Kashmiri, and Dogri. The tone and tenor are vital; hand…
The Casino Is Rigged, Long Live The Casino !
byThe oldest (and most disregarded) secret in the world of gambling is that you cannot win against the house. The decks are stacked, the…
A Sad Tale of a Mother & Daughter from Meghalaya
byUntil just two months ago, amid the noise at a certain point on the periphery of Iewduh market, there stood a petite woman —…
When Hills Weep: Himachal’s Environmental Reckoning
byHills of Himachal are weeping for third consecutive year, however, cries of hills have not moved deaf and blind state and union apparatus. Hills…
From School Bags to Chai Pe Charcha: My Evolution of Friendship
byFriendship is one of those beautifully chaotic things that never really stays the same but somehow, magically, gets better with time. Like a good…
Time To Declare An ‘International Day Of Hate’
byThis is the age of empty symbolism, make-believe and the suggestio falsi. Our revered Prime Minister goes trotting around the globe intoning “This is…
Sural Bhatori – Serene Splendour In Pangi Himalayas
byThe Himalayas are extensive, exquisite and unequivocally a big emporium of scenic sites scattered to ultimate frontiers. Pangi Valley in Chamba district of Himachal…
Terror Warnings at the Golden Temple Must Not Be Taken Lightly
byPunjab Must Not Sleepwalk into Another Storm Sabotage at the Golden Temple Could Destroy Punjab A news that cannot be ignored and should be…
Kuka Martyrs’ Memorial: Honouring India’s Freedom Fighters
byThe Kuka Martyrs’ Memorial, also known as the Namdhari Shaheedi Smarak, in Malerkotla, Punjab, is a poignant tribute to the 66 Namdhari Sikhs executed…