The Dire State of Our Universities
byIntroduction Our university and technical-institute systems are in a dire state, continually marching towards lower standards. They mainly are producing ‘worker bees’ to feed…
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Crumbling Simla – Why Blame it on the Trees?
byThe creator placed human beings in a lovely garden filled with delightful trees of delicious fruits and told him they were all for his…
Reflections On The Genius Of The ‘Pakoda’ Economy
bySome of us may recall that revolutionary doctrine enunciated by one of India’s leading economists, Mr. Amit Shah, a couple of years ago, viz….
Remembering Urmila Eulie Chowdhury – India’s First Woman Architect, on Her 100th Birth Anniversary
byUrmila Eulie Chowdhury (4 October 1923 – 20 September 1995) was India’s first qualified woman architect, teacher, and writer. Some historians believe that she…
Is Gandhi Today Meant For Tokenism Only ?
byGandhi’s message is needed each day When Maulana Azad underlined Gandhi’s words God resides in the nose, ear, nail and even the single hair…!…
The G-20 Conclave — Convention, Pageant Or Charade ?
byThe G-20 (or G-18+ Lotus) Circus has left town, or, in the more melodious words of The Seekers, the carnival is over. But where…
The impact of social media on traditional print media and its broader influence on society
byIn recent years, the rapid expansion of social media has posed a significant challenge to print media, not only worldwide but also in India….
When One Is Less Than Zero
byI really don’t have much to do in my Himachal village these days, other than watch things sliding down the slopes- roads, houses, trees,…
Decoding 2023 Amendments In Forest Conservation Act 1980; Impact On Forests In Indian Himalayan Region States
byParliament has passed Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023, the President’s assent has been granted and the same is notified in the official gazette. Now…
A Citizen’s Wish List For A Battered Himachal And Shimla
byNow that the rains have mercifully abated in Himachal, the various Whatsapp groups have offered their anodyne prayers for the state, donations have been…