The Other Side of Himachal’s Apple Economy: A Story of State Failure and Human Folly
by“The world has enough for everyone’s need, but not enough for everyone’s greed”— Mahatma Gandhi “Wherever law ends, tyranny begins”— John Locke Recent orders…
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The Casino Is Rigged, Long Live The Casino !
byThe oldest (and most disregarded) secret in the world of gambling is that you cannot win against the house. The decks are stacked, the…
When Hills Weep: Himachal’s Environmental Reckoning
byHills of Himachal are weeping for third consecutive year, however, cries of hills have not moved deaf and blind state and union apparatus. Hills…
Crowded Indian Cities Highly Vulnerable To Climate Impacts – World Bank
byNew Delhi – A new World Bank report notes that Indian cities hold tremendous potential as centers of economic growth with 70 percent of new…
Time To Declare An ‘International Day Of Hate’
byThis is the age of empty symbolism, make-believe and the suggestio falsi. Our revered Prime Minister goes trotting around the globe intoning “This is…
Terror Warnings at the Golden Temple Must Not Be Taken Lightly
byPunjab Must Not Sleepwalk into Another Storm Sabotage at the Golden Temple Could Destroy Punjab A news that cannot be ignored and should be…
When The Hills Rebel: A State’s Journey From Eden To Emergency
byThe Paradise That Was As a senior citizen in my mid-sixties, I have witnessed the transformation of Himachal Pradesh from a pristine Himalayan paradise…
Punjab’s Sacrilege Law: Don’t Fuel Mob Mayhem
byFaith must inspire unity, not arm mobs or silence dissent The Punjab government is set to unveil a dangerous sacrilege law in the Vidhan…
Overtourism And Under-Planning
byThe Deputy Commissioner Shimla announced last Tuesday that 300,000 vehicles had entered Shimla in the last two weeks due to the tourist rush. That…
National Education Policy 2020: A Mere Coincidence Or An Antithesis to Macaulay’s 1835 Reforms?
by“Those who will speak English in India will soon feel very ashamed.” This was said by India’s Home Minister, Amit Shah, on 19 July,…