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…
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The 2025 Punjab Floods: A Call for Unity and Innovation
byIn the summer of 2025, Punjab, India’s agricultural heartland, endured one of its most catastrophic flood events in nearly four decades. Relentless monsoon rains,…
The Mosaic of My Inheritance
byEvery year, Shraddh invites us to pause—not only to honour our ancestors, but to reflect on the lives that shaped us. For me, these…
The Eternal Banyan: Punjab’s First Biodiversity Heritage Site
byIn the tranquil village of Cholti Kheri, nestled within Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district, stands a natural wonder that has silently observed centuries of history…
The Great Weight Divide: Life Beyond the Scale
byIn my mom’s time, being slightly plump and curvaceous wasn’t just acceptable—it was attractive. Remember the old Bollywood heroines proudly filling the screen in…
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…
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…
Saas, Bahu & a Pinch of Drama
byIndian TV at 8 pm is less “prime time” and more “crime time.” The biggest drama isn’t murder — it’s how the bahu (DIL)…
Vanishing Cultures of Himachal – Part 1 Kotgarhi: The Pahari Language of Ilaqa Kotgarh
by1. Introduction The rich, centuries-old cultures of the hills of Himachal Pradesh are vanishing at an alarming rate. While much of this heritage has…
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…