First Felon
What it says about US, what it tells Trump That Trump will be America’s first felon-president speaks to everything that he’s as a politician. But that’s not the most important takeaway from Friday’s...
View ArticleLittle things, big truth
Don’t just step on ants. Here’s why A Bulgarian journalist recently asked Italian PM Giorgia Meloni: Do you step on ants? Do you notice them while you walk? She got a bit nervous. But most...
View ArticleLittle things, big truth
Why You Shouldn’t Just Step on Ants A Bulgarian journalist once asked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, “Do you step on ants? Do you notice them while you walk?” She seemed a bit nervous. At...
View ArticleWorship of God should not Be confined to temples
– By Arijit Ray We have heard of the Sanskrit phrase from our ancient texts, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: the world is one family. Through our growing years, we are taught to avoid selfish pursuits and...
View ArticleBorn in ’90s: Spenders & risk-takers
The median age of India’s population is 28.8 years (UN:2024). This means that significantly more than half our people have no lived experience of the appalling scarcity and abysmal choices Indians had...
View ArticleDesigning inclusive programmes for persons with disabilities
Advancing the rights of persons with disabilities through grassroots initiatives can only succeed when their voices and wisdom are placed at the centre. Social stigma, discrimination, documentation...
View ArticleBuilding cyber resilience: Safeguarding rural communities and children in the...
As the digital world continues to expand, cyber threats are no longer confined to urban areas or major corporations. Vulnerable communities, including children and rural populations, are increasingly...
View ArticleJayaprakash Narayan – the maverick thinker and pioneer of social reform
Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as “JP,” stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of modern India. His life, spanning nearly eight decades, reflects a relentless quest for...
View ArticleGains, losses and karmic menu
Another year has slipped through the hourglass, and it’s time to reflect on the ever-changing tides of life. New friendships blossomed, bringing joy and warmth, while some old ones quietly faded away,...
View ArticleFriends, flatwallahs and budding CID detectives, lend me your ears
In the eighties, at one end of our living room, we had a large trunk with a paper pad, a coffee mug filled with pens and an ashtray. There was also a chair facing this...
View ArticleNational Youth Day: Helping our youth soar in spirit and minds
The growing number of suicides and suicidal tendencies among our youth is a serious mental health concern today. We need to assure our youth that they are not alone, that there is enough humaneness...
View ArticleTriglycerides
Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in the bloodstream. Their concentration in the blood serves as a metabolic marker, with levels above 150 mg/dL signalling an early warning of ill health....
View ArticleA journey through the divine: From the Dome of Wadala to the peaks of Nepal
While passing by the Wadala Dome Theatre, I stumbled upon a movie titled “Discovery India.” Intrigued by its content, I decided to step inside. Little did I know, this seemingly random decision would...
View ArticleA Sunday – Sweet as ever!
“How long can I stare at you?” I asked my wife this morning (A Sunday) She smiled, and, just smiled. Despite the two decades of our marriage, I could not decode the smile. Amongst many...
View Article#35: The macronutrient myth-busters: Why carbs, fats, and proteins all matter
All calories are not the same; a thousand calorie diet of doughnuts vs. a thousand calorie diet made up of vegetable scrambled eggs, toast and avocados have very different impacts on our bodies. These...
View ArticleWait for the right time
Imagine if someone told you that at 13, you could decide to leave your home, school, and family forever to live as a monk or nun. Sounds like a really big decision, right? That’s exactly...
View ArticleCalifornia driving
Fire behind you, a different hell ahead Growing up in India, LA was the land of adolescent dreams: Pamela Anderson in slow-mo, sun and sand, canyons and hills, beautiful people, and Hollywood, a...
View ArticleData dining
Culinary smarts may not be enough in the food biz when online platforms are armed with customer data Instant gratification is still a dream but we are getting there. From a 30-minute pizza delivery,...
View ArticleWait for the calling
There’s no age for asceticism. But there is an age to go to school. The Juna akhara case has lessons for all The Juna akhara’s decision to stop initiation of a 13-year-old girl into their...
View ArticleData dining
Imagine you have a favorite food app where you can order pizza or burgers, and it gets delivered super quickly – sometimes in just 10 minutes! Apps like Blinkit’s Bistro, Swiggy’s Bolt, and Zepto’s...
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