Book Review : The Kargil War Surgeon’s Testimony
byAll wars are invariably followed by books, but these are usually about the blood and glory, strategy and logistics, victories and failures. Colonel Basu’s…
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Khalsa School Garhdiwala: 104 Years of Shaping Lives and Legacies
byKhalsa Senior Secondary School, Garhdiwala, stands as a beacon of educational excellence and community service, celebrating its 104th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1917…
Between Danger and Beauty
byIn the mountains, life teaches its own quiet lessons of caution. A single glance along a winding trail is enough to notice how almost…
Concrete Colonisation: Desecration Of Palampur’s Soul
byEnvironment and ecology are deeply correlated with state and citizens. State and citizens need to maintain balance between environment, ecology and development. Whenever and…
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana — But What Kind?
byHave you received three wedding invites already this year, plus two save-the-dates for early 2026?? I don’t envy you one bit. As a North…
Retired, Not Rooted (Yet)
byWe thought we had it all figured out. We retired in Bengaluru — the Garden City, the IT capital, cosmopolitan and comfortable. Our friends…
Asia’s Largest Cactus Garden: A Tribute to Dr. J.S. Sarkaria’s Vision
byTucked away in Sector-5, Panchkula, Haryana, the Dr. J.S. Sarkaria National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre is Asia’s most extensive outdoor…
The Writer’s Curse — And Blessing
byIt’s a tough time to be a writer or wannabe author in India these days. If you write against the government you are likely…
A Beacon of Patriotism: The Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial at Dhudike
byThe Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial at Dhudike, in the Moga District of Punjab, is a tribute to one of India’s most revered…
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…