There is an old saying, “Ignorance is tolerable but candid confession of ignorance is punishable.†This is what came to my mind when I read about the shocking move to install statues of Mahatma Gandhi’s killer, Nathuram Godse, in some parts of India. ...
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This one is for Teesta – and other stubborn souls trying to keep India the way it was meant to be:...
Lhasa, the heart of Tibetan culture, has been transformed into another "Chinatown", said Lobsang Sangay, the democratically elected leader of the Tibetan people-in-exile, as the people in Tibet fear Chinese settlers will overwhelm and reduce their ability to preserve their unique culture and identity. ...
Dispelling the notion that whiskey doesn't mix well, Jack Daniel's "Whiskey Cocktails - Made with Jack" festival is aiming to bring out savoury cocktails prepared with the good ol' Jack to bewitch liquor aficionados in India....
“Like shilajit born from rock.†Said the beggar-with-a-difference. He never requested for alms, but commanded the passers by, while sitting on duty. 'Put something here'....
It's an easy-to-understand moral tale, entwined in mythology, which has the potential to grip the masses, especially the youth, who wants a light read. "Scion of Ikshvaku", the first book in the Ramchandra Series by Amish Tripathi, would appeal to those who want to know the story of Ramayana told through the modern eyes. Its key c...
Living in Kashmir in 1962 was a great time for me personally, as I anticipated going to a professional college. I had applied at various engineering colleges and had received an ...
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