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…
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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…
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…
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….