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  • The author visited her father in Karu, Ladakh, a remote military outpost. After arriving, the CO's son, Unni, disappeared, causing a widespread search. Despite extensive efforts, Unni was found sleeping under a bed in his own house, having hidden there for a nap. (This summary is generated via AI.)

  • Rotary medical missions bring healthcare to underserved populations. The Morena mission provided 5,129 consultations and 1,048 surgeries. Diverse medical specialists performed complex procedures, restoring hope and dignity. Volunteers, local doctors, and Rotarians collaborated. These missions impact lives beyond the numbers, strengthening humanity through selfless service. (This summary is generated via AI.)

  • The author's short drive from Shoghi to Shimla turned into a grueling, hours-long ordeal due to extreme traffic. The journey, a test of patience, was filled with slow progress, honking cars, and personal despair. The author finally arrived at the High Court, only for the case to be quickly adjourned. The trip's length was a humbling reminder of the beauty, and challenges, of Himachal Pradesh. (This summary is generated via AI.)

  • The author, a police superintendent, recounts a busy tenure in Gujarat. He managed a flood, plague refugees, an election, and a prime ministerial visit. A key event involved resurfacing a helipad for the PM. The District Collector, known for frugality, revealed he'd once used cow dung paste for the same purpose, amusing the election observer. (This summary is generated via AI.)

  • The India-Pakistan conflict remains unresolved despite cultural exchange and shared history. Personal experiences highlight warm hospitality and commonalities, contrasting with political tensions. India's economic strength necessitates strategic restraint, while Pakistan needs economic repair. The author hopes for peace and an end to bloodshed along the border. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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    The author, a researcher with Pakistani Muslim friends, observed diverse perspectives on Bakrid. Contrary to common belief, many Muslims, including vegetarians, do not sacrifice animals. They believe the focus should be on sacrificing ego, not an animal. This highlights the ignorance fueling inter-communal conflict. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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    In the summer of 1953, the author moved from Poona to Delhi and was enrolled in the Convent of Jesus and Mary (CJM). Initially, she was met with resistance from the principal, but her father's persistence and her good academic record secured her admission. She was then placed in Class V under the strict and critical Miss Rondo, who immediately branded her a 'dunce.' Due to a misunderstanding, the author was placed in Class III, where she thrived and was warmly welcomed, achieving good grades. However, she was placed back in Miss Rondo's Class V. Miss Rondo imposed strict rules, including fines and humiliating punishments for clumsiness. Despite the author's efforts to improve and her participation in school activities, Miss Rondo consistently belittled and condemned her, refusing to acknowledge her talents. This contrasted sharply with the kindness and support the author received from her teacher Miss Saldana, creating a clear division in her childhood memories of teachers. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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    This article reflects on a childhood lived with a built-in environmental consciousness, contrasting it with the modern emphasis on convenience. The author reminisces about a time when reusable glass bottles for drinks and milk, along with cloth shopping bags, were the norm, creating a cyclical and low-waste lifestyle. Reusing items like jars, newspapers, and old clothes was also commonplace. However, the article notes a shift towards single-use plastics and disposable packaging, driven by convenience, which ultimately led to a disconnect from the environment. The author concludes that while environmental awareness is now prominent, the practices of the past, such as reusing and reducing waste, offered a simpler, more sustainable way of life that we should consider returning to. (This summary is generated via AI.)

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    GETTING my three-year-old daughter ready for school each morning in Chandigarh brings a wave of nostalgia, taking me back to my childhood in Shimla. Just as my parents did for me, my husband and I wake up early to prepare...

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    OLD buildings, be it monuments or ordinary houses, have something interesting hidden in them that gets unravelled with the passage of time. I experienced it during a visit to Amritsar, my hometown. The trip took me back more than half...

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    ADDRESSING economists and political leaders last week, Prof Jeffrey Sachs, a renowned international economist, condemned America’s new international trade policy. Essentially, President Donald Trump claims that since most countries export more goods (in value) to the US than they import...

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    I am in my late seventies. Although my wife is older than me and hard of hearing, she never admits it — as is her wont. Ours was ‘love at first sight’ that blossomed into marriage. Having an undying passion...

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    HOME is a deceptively simple yet evocative word. Simply put, it’s an emotion in itself. Our earliest memories of home are mostly about mom’s warm caress, welcoming smell of home-cooked meals, laughter, friends, family and carefree days. These memories sustain...

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    AS we drove around beautiful Mauritius, I was intrigued by the images of a bird in malls, shops, parks and on signboards. When I asked our guide, he smiled and said: “Oh, that’s the dodo.” He waxed eloquent about this...

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    WRITING about Kashmir, I don’t know where to begin. Should I talk about the historic hydroelectric power station set up in 1905 at Mohra village near Uri by Maharaja Pratap Singh, or tell the story of the nearby temple whose...

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    IT was a couple of weeks after our marriage, and my husband and I were still basking in the glow of newlywed bliss — the kind of glow that makes you think nothing could possibly go wrong. During a visit...

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