Marriage – No Longer the Default Setting
byOnce, being “settled” in India meant a steady job, marriage, and children—plus the kettle whistling every morning. Today – financial stability, passport stamps, solo…
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Hobo Handbags and More: Gift-ready Bags for Every Style
byGifting a handbag holds emotional value because it blends personal taste with everyday function. For many women, a bag mirrors their identity, whether through…
A Calendar in Cloud and Color
byThere is no single way to see the Himalayas. The truest way to know these mountains is not in a moment, but in the…
Ayo Gurkhali
by“Jagadish SJBR”, announced the carved iron alphabets welded artistically on the huge wrought iron gate of the most exclusive house on a picturesque hillock…
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…
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…
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,…
Tsegaye, Arpita Saini Win Kangra Carnival 2025 Marathon
byDharamshala: As part of the ongoing Kangra Valley Carnival 2025, the Dharamshala Marathon was successfully organized on Thursday. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri flagged…
Kangra Winter Carnival At Dharamshala Kicks Off With Grand Procession
byDharamshala: The Kangra Valley Carnival 2025 commenced on Tuesday with a vibrant procession in Dharamshala, marking the beginning of a week-long cultural celebration. Deputy…