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…
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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…
Himachal’s Environment Doesn’t Need More Studies – It Needs Firm Action – Now !
byGovernments never cease to surprise me, but they occasionally intrigue me, as in the two recent announcements by the Himachal govt. The first, in…
Jaito Morcha and Beyond: Bahga’s Legacy of Courage
byEvery Independence Day, as the tricolour flutters proudly under the open sky, our nation pauses to honour the indomitable spirit of its freedom fighters….
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…
Foodies Paradise: A Glutton’s Delight
byBrinjal slices sprinkled with ‘ajwain’ and ‘besan ki sabzi’ arouse my taste buds; it gives me joy. I have emotional ties to food, linked…
The Compatibility Myth (And Why Opposites Still Work)
byThe other day, I asked my daughter what she’s looking for in a partner. Her baseline was clear — somewhat wealthy, easy on the…
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…
Journey to Holy Cave of Amarnath
byEach year, as the summer sun begins to melt the snows of the high Himalayas, a quiet yet powerful calling echoes through the mountains….