Climate Reality Check: Will the Himalayas Remain Tourism-Ready ?
bySpiti and Leh have stood for centuries as places of raw beauty and quiet endurance. Where monks once found solitude in monasteries perched on…
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How to Embarrass Your Country in Seven Days
byEvery summer, as India heats up, our passports cool down. The schools shut, the mercury touches unbearable highs, and suddenly every second WhatsApp status…
Whatever Happened To The Prime Time News ?
byI am a happy man these days, or at least as happy as anyone can be in this Ram rajya where even 1600 CTVs…
Beyond The Snows: Tribal Lahaul’s Changing Lifestyles
byThe high-altitude Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh is undergoing a profound socio-economic transformation. Once defined by seasonal isolation, the region’s tribal communities are rapidly…
Sonam And Siya: Vows Of Love And Lethal Crime
byNo other incident in Meghalaya’s history shook the nation like the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi of Indore in Sohra (Meghalaya). What was most…
Chhatbir Zoo: A Natural Wildlife Wonder Near Chandigarh
byNestled amidst the lush green forests on the banks of the Ghaggar River, just 20 km from the vibrant city of Chandigarh, Chhatbir Zoo…
Houses of Pangi
byThe Pangi Valley of Himachal Pradesh is home to a rich tapestry of cultural communities. The region is famous for its remote, high-altitude, traditional…
Channi Lost The Chair, But Won The Bargain
byCharanjit Singh Channi has not rebelled. He has negotiated loudly. That is the real meaning of the Morinda meeting. The Congress high command thought…
“Communication Gap? Let’s Check the Signal First!”
byFrom handwritten letters to instant messages, from landlines to video calls, communication has evolved at lightning speed. Ironically, despite having more ways to connect…
The Cruelest Month
byT.S. Eliot had dubbed April as “the cruelest month” in one of his poems; I am sure he had his reasons for doing so,…