Turbans and tricolour: A stylish twist on tradition
If you walk into a fancy store in places like Soho or South Bombay, you’ll probably see someone wearing a turban, ready to help you out. Just like the famous Air India Maharaja, the turban...
View ArticleEmbodying values of Indic philosophical heritage
By Swami Swaroopananda The word ‘bharat’ indicates a place where light prevails over darkness, where spirituality predominates materialism. It is not just a geographical area but a nation of people...
View Article75 and going strong
Drawing up a simple contract can sometimes become complicated. Imagine then, drafting a constitution for a newly independent nation. And if that were not enough, imagine drafting it at a time when the...
View ArticleBeyond the visible: A painter’s subconscious landscape
In Tensing Joseph’s paintings, groceries, brushes and fish become portals to another reality Sculptor and fine arts professor Tensing Joseph was awestruck when he first saw the original works of...
View ArticleFrom care to control: The narcissist’s stealthy agenda
Narcissists know how to work their supply. They know that genuine care and love are never about control but about mutual respect, trust, growth and support. The narcissist uses this knowledge to their...
View ArticleFrom Stanford’s halls to inspiring voices: Launching the MBA Odyssey
Starting my MBA journey at Stanford GSB has been nothing short of extraordinary. Each day, I’m reminded of how fortunate I am to be surrounded by some of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met....
View ArticleIt’s a new, New World: American dream of Indians hits Trump’s wall
The village people should have quit while they were ahead, or maybe before they started. The Brits are so much better at pageantry. Donald Trump might be richer than Elon Musk when his term ends....
View ArticleMelania’s kiss miss, and a brimful of missus blaming
8am I wake up to the news that Donald Trump, within hours of his inauguration, has stomped on the rights of immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community, and is attempting to end birthright citizenship in the...
View ArticleFrom apathy to action: Redefining civic responsibility
An important part of what the State does is preserving its history. (James R. Thompson) We were gathered, as usual, with our teas in hand when a colleague casually dropped the bombshell about the...
View ArticleParent’s guide to child online safety: Tackling cyberbullying
In today’s digital age, Indian children are spending more time online than ever before. From virtual classrooms to social media and gaming platforms, the internet is a double-edged sword: while it...
View ArticleTikTok is a weapon. US should follow India’s lead and ban it
In a 1959 Philip K Dick’s science fiction short story, a team of Earth’s toy safety inspectors are tasked with examining toys from alien civilisations to determine whether they should be allowed for...
View ArticleInternational day of clean energy: Health benefits of clean energy
“Climate change is intrinsically linked to public health” – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Clean energy has become a cornerstone of discussions surrounding sustainability and...
View ArticleFur, fangs, and freedom: A fox-tale
Her breath came in ragged gasps, her legs trembling from the relentless chase, death hot on her heels. Yet her mind—ah, it remained as clear as the silver-lit sky above. After all, she was a...
View Article100 years of progress – History of Electric Trains in India
India’s journey with electric trains is a tale of technological innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development. As the country gears up to celebrate the centenary of its first electric train...
View ArticleWhy ‘bucket handle’ tears of the Meniscus fail to heal
The meniscus consists of a pair of C-shaped fibrous shock absorbers located inside the knee joint. Torn frequently, the meniscus causes all kinds of problems, some of which are fixable. Here is a look...
View ArticleScare in Badhal
Authorities need to pinpoint the cause of deaths in the Rajouri village. Fear grows in the absence of facts It’s close to two months since the first deaths in village Badhal in J&K, now a...
View ArticleIRREGULATORS
Trai or Irdai or DGCA, Indian regulators tasked with protecting consumers aren’t doing a good job In India, there are special groups called regulators like Trai (for phones), Irdai (for insurance),...
View ArticleIRREGULATORS
Trai or Irdai or DGCA, Indian regulators tasked with protecting consumers aren’t doing a good job There are about 250mn feature phone users in India. Together they could be the fifth or sixth most...
View ArticleScary times in Badhal village
In a village called Badhal in Jammu & Kashmir, something strange and scary has been happening. Since December, 17 people have died, including 12 kids aged 7 to 15. Nobody knows exactly what caused...
View ArticleLitfest minus fest
Writers in flesh often disappoint, panel moderators are the real stars Literature festivals may be free or ticketed, in packed halls or open lawns, but they all call themselves India’s second largest....
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