Emergency Betrayed The Constitution In 1975 — Its Legacy Still Haunts Indian Democracy
byI write this as one of those children who lived through the Emergency. I was just seven years old in 1975, and now, as…
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Gratitude and Hospitality Run Deep in the Hills of Meghalaya
byLong before the investigation into Raghuvanshi’s death in Sohra, also popularly known as Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, reached any conclusion, the shocking news of his…
Let ‘De-Educated’ Enter the Dictionary — Because We’ve Manufactured It
byToday I started looking for the word De-Educated in the dictionary, then I googled it. But ‘De-educated’ is not in the Oxford Dictionary. But…
When War Strikes: Architecture Falls First, Lives Follow
byWhen war strikes, architecture—buildings, homes, and cultural landmarks—falls first before human lives become the grim focus. This relentless destruction tears societies apart, turning vibrant…
Dhela Thatch – My Hideaway For The Day After
byThese are perilous times for homo sapiens, regardless of whether you believe in the predictions of Nostradamus or the epiphanies of Baba Venga. Thanks…
Foreigner To My Own Feast
by“Indian cuisine tells the story of its people and their rich history.” – Anonymous It was about a year back when I read an article…
Chander Guddu’s- I Adore
byIn my younger days, ‘romance and love’ was confusion. Taunts and dialogues often made the chat between us two. The Ghazal I wrote in…
CSIS Confirms Khalistani Extremism: A Wake-Up Call for India – Canada
byIn a major and long-overdue admission, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has formally acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are operating from Canadian soil—collecting funds,…
Thoughts On Jihads, Cigarettes And The Perfect Pleasure
byBaba Ramdev’s recent video about starting a “sherbet jihad” against (presumably) the iconic Rooh Afza put me in mind of another jihad that has…
From Peace To Chaos: Vehicle Congestion Jam Himachal Hill Stations
byHimachal Pradesh, often referred to as the “Land of Gods”, is also a land of breathtaking beauty. Tourists from across the world flock to…