Donald Trump’s Brutal Assault on The Sovereignty of Venezuela
byThe recent military actions by the United States against Venezuela are deeply troubling. They may set a dangerous precedent. Acting under the stated rationale…
Opinion
Buried Heritage: The Plight of Chandigarh’s Uprooted Souls
byAfter the Partition of India in 1947, a search began for a new capital for East Punjab. Lahore, the capital of undivided Punjab, had…
Old Age: Longer Lives, New Scripts
byThere was a time when, if someone you called said, “I was just thinking of you. You will live for a hundred years!” it…
The Aravallis – Defining An Eco-system With A Tape Measure
byThere are two ways to legally get a loan from a bank. One, apply for a loan with your credentials, balance sheet, profit and…
Nehruvian Game Changer Idea
byIn my long reading life, I have come to the stage where biographies (the term includes autobiographies) have become my first choice. In addition…
Dry winter, Bright Sunshine Draw Tourists to Himachal Hill Stations
byAn unusually dry winter, marked by scant rainfall, negligible snowfall and minimal fog, has transformed Himachal Pradesh’s popular hill stations into major tourist magnets…
Grow Gently This New Year
byJanuary 1st: when normal people become suspiciously sincere. We sit down—sometimes with a notebook, sometimes just a cup of tea—and make lists. This year,…
Bangladesh Unrest- Indias’ Security And Foreign Policy Dilemma
byBangladesh is on edge gripped by state and fundamentalist sponsored unrest since dethroning of Sheikh Hasina and installation of interim administration of Muhammad Yunus….
Bangladesh and the Death of Compassion
byThe thunderous roars of Hasnat Abdullah, a senior leader of Bangladesh’s newly formed National Citizen Party (NCP), echoed through a rally in Dhaka as…
Kishtwar – The Fort That Isn’t
byKishtwar was always on my bucket list. The famous Rajmahs, untouched scenic beauty, its border with my Himachal, shared Chandrabhaga or Chenab river, the…