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…
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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…
Kuka Martyrs’ Memorial: Honouring India’s Freedom Fighters
byThe Kuka Martyrs’ Memorial, also known as the Namdhari Shaheedi Smarak, in Malerkotla, Punjab, is a poignant tribute to the 66 Namdhari Sikhs executed…
The Day The Magpies Left
byFor six months of the year, confined in my NCR flat like a Trappist monk, the only birds I get to see are pigeons,…
When The Hills Rebel: A State’s Journey From Eden To Emergency
byThe Paradise That Was As a senior citizen in my mid-sixties, I have witnessed the transformation of Himachal Pradesh from a pristine Himalayan paradise…
Seasonal Tourism in Shimla
byShimla, the crown jewel of Himachal Pradesh, isn’t just a destination—it’s an experience that stays with you. Perched gracefully in the lap of the…
Dalai Lama Turns 90: Global Leaders Extend Wishes
byDharamshala: Thousands of followers, dignitaries, and global leaders joined in celebrations held at Tsuglagkhang Complex, also known as the Dalai Lama Temple Mcleodganj, on…