India – a Nation of Absurdities
byOxford dictionary defines the word ‘absurdity’ as ‘the quality or state of being ridiculous or wildly unreasonable’. If one digs a little deeper absurdity…
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Of the ‘God particle’ and ‘Sand Mandala’
byFor a long time, at least since I met him in Dharamshala, in 2001, when I was Chief Engineer, there, I have been fascinated…
What Himachal Has In Store For The Summer Visitor
byDharamshala: Himachal is said to be the God gifted area of India where you can visit and touch the snow even in June. As no…
Playing Fast And Loose
byI’ve decided to do something to atone for my sins of omission, to turn over a new leaf as it were, somewhat like Adam when he saw Eve dressed in skimpy fronds.
Politicizing Kathua Rape – ulterior motives?
bySo much contradictory reporting has occurred in the Kathua Rape case that it is difficult to believe what is right and what is wrong….
BJP MPs’ Night Out — A Suggested Itinerary
byIs this the concept of Ram Rajya that was promised as the coming of ‘acche din’?
Casteism, Reservations & Society
byCasteism is synonymous with creating unequal opportunities for different sections of the society for development and moving ahead in life. So what should be done to overcome this national shame of casteism, reservations and fragmentation of our society?
Of Frogs Of Geneva
by50 years ago, Vern Nelson, owner of Bass Point Resort, caught a ‘giant frog’ in Lake Geneva. The 15- inch specimen weighed 17 ounces….
An Apology That Diminishes The Nation
byKejriwal has apologised for calling a bunch of politicians crooks. Did he have the evidence for this?- we will never know now……
Shutterbug Himanshu Khagta Documenting Life’s Adventure
byTemperatures in the cold desert of Spiti Valley plummet to minus 30 degrees in the winter. Having lived out a winter documenting the remote…