Revisiting the 1905 Kangra Earthquake
byAim of the article: To remember the 1905 Kangra earthquake and share basic, layman-friendly information with audiences in the region of Himachal Pradesh, based…
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Beyond The Diplomatese – Darwin Was Right, It’s A Jungle Out There,
byThe generally received wisdom is that international affairs is so arcane a subject that it should be left to experts and diplomats to interpret….
Dog-Walkers And The Future Of Employment
bySometime back the Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandjale, blamed the spread of education in the country for the high unemployment rate:…
Versatility of Stone in Creativity
byThe long-lasting edifices like temples and forts, were built of stone; not only for their durability but also to convey deep philosophical, religious, and cultural meaning.
A New Sheriff In Town
by“There’s a new Sheriff in town,” was what the newly minted TD Vance, Vice President of the USA, informed Europe in his typical hillbilly…
Salute to Sunita Williams, Who Redefines Women’s Empowerment
bySpace is not just a vast expanse of wonder. It is also a vast void where one could find oneself floating through the weight…
The Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva Mesmerized the Modern Scientists
byA science student might know about CERN. At least now they do , after the shocking news about the existence of particles (neutrinos) that…
Are Bankers Driving You Bonkers ?
byUnlike our Prime Minister or Mr. Narayan Murthy, I do not labour for 18 hours a day; in fact, I don’t labour at all-…
HUMAN DELUSION versus HUMAN ILLUSION
byIn 2025, Dickens would have observed: “we live in the worst of times”. The Educated, part educated, semi-literate and the riff-raff across societies, in…
Orchids From Baba Aadam
byOrchids have been around from time immemorial. Whimsical growths are found globally, except on glaciers. A majority grows anchored to trees and shrubs. This…