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….
Opinion
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…
When Only Love Remains
byI have just returned from my hometown, Kanpur, after severing the last remaining physical link with my late parents, with the tangible legacies of…
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…
Standing Tall with Farmers: Modi’s Firmness, Trump’s Tantrums, and the Global Chaos We Didn’t Need
byPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s unequivocal stand that India is “ready to pay the price” to protect its farmers, even as Donald Trump slaps new…
US-India Trade Tensions Escalate As Trump Doubles Down On Tariffs
byIn a dramatic escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a doubling of tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, significantly…
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…
Cloudbursts, Flash Floods Turn Himalayan Region Into Disaster Zone
byThe Himalayan region is facing an alarming surge in extreme weather events, particularly deadly cloudbursts and flash floods, turning what were once tranquil tourist…
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…