“Homebound” to Open Dharamshala International Film Festival 2025
byDharamshala: The acclaimed film Homebound, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and selected as India’s official entry for the 2026 Oscars, will open the Dharamshala International Film…
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Butcher Or Saviour
by‘Dyerton’ – Hell! Wasn’t it ‘Diverton’? I hit brakes. There were tyres screeching behind me. The car following me almost bumped into me. The…
7 Clever Ways to Make Every Job Vacancy Work in Your Favour
byFinding a job vacancy that excites you is always a great feeling. But too often, people click “apply” and move on without making the…
Living with the Mountains
byHill stations hold a special place in our collective imagination. For many, they are the perfect escape from sweltering summers—places where the air feels…
The Supreme Justice Dwells Beyond Idols
byOur tongue has no bones, yet it is very hurtful. Sometimes it’s even more hurtful than wounds inflicted by a lethal weapon. One with…
The Price of Development: Floods, Mud, and Lost Forests
byAnyone who sincerely takes a bird’s-eye view of the areas around Jorabat (Meghalaya, India) cannot help but feel a deep sense of hopelessness. The…
Shaping Cities with Heart: Otto Königsberger’s Indian Legacy
byAs we mark October 13, 2025—the 117th anniversary of Otto Königsberger’s birth—it’s impossible not to feel a deep gratitude and admiration for this remarkable…
Hubble-Bubble – Hookah
byMy hookah is a magnificent work of craftsmanship. Cornered gracefully in my cottage, it looks peevishly at me, as if it could be rewarmed…
Heritage in Dispute: Pierre Jeanneret’s Iconic Furniture in Chandigarh
byPierre Jeanneret, the Swiss-born French architect whose name is synonymous with the modernist transformation of Chandigarh, left an indelible mark through buildings and his…
Navratri’s Light and Ravana’s Shadow
byWhen I lived in an independent house in a small city like Shimla in the 70s, festivals often passed quietly. Navratri, for example, slipped…