Risks of Himalayan Tourism: High-Altitude Sickness Claims Lives
byDespite its predictability, high-altitude sickness remains poorly understood by many travellers and is insufficiently managed in India’s high-altitude tourism spots.
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A Battle of Overconfidence vs. Perseverance: How BJP Won a Muslim-Dominated Kundarki Seat
byWhen Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate Haji Mohammad Rizwan claimed, “If SP puts a collar on a dog here, it will also win,” little did…
The Three Trillion Dollar Smog
byTake a deep breath of the patriotic, made- in- India fumes, and while exhaling chant loudly: Hum Hindu Khatre Me Hain.
Kashmir’s Future: Autonomy Without the Past
byThe political context in Jammu and Kashmir has undergone a seismic shift since 2019. For many in the region, the issue of special status transcends mere constitutional argument.
Is America Still Not Ready to Elect a Woman President ?
byDespite significant strides by American women in politics—many of whom now hold powerful positions—the presidency remains elusive.
The Moral Hazard Of WhatsApp Groups
byWhatsApp groups are an unparalleled medium for exchanging news and views- and therein lies the problem. Ever since the right wing juggernaut started rolling in 2014 we have been divided as a nation as never before, in our ideologies, political loyalties, religious proclivities, levels of inclusivity and tolerance.
Shaken at Home: New Zealand’s Stunning Triumph in India Sparks Calls for Change in Indian Cricket
byIn a remarkable and unexpected turn of events, New Zealand has achieved a historic series whitewash against India on Indian soil, stunning fans and…
A Fork in the Road: The BJP’s Bold Step Toward Tribal Recognition in Jharkhand
byIn a remarkable policy pivot, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has promised to consider implementing the Sarna Code in Jharkhand’s official census—a move that…
When You Find Yourself In A Hole, Stop Digging !
byThe first rule of excavation is that when you find yourself in a hole, you should stop digging. It appears, however, that our venerable…
A Birdie In Hand Is Worth An Eagle In The Bush – Musings On Golf
byThe ever effervescent PG Wodehouse once said that golf, like measles, should be caught young as it builds character. For it takes a strong…