The harvest festival is of great significance for many states in India. For Punjab, it has spiritual significance
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There should be no shortage of applicants from India. Reason? There would be no ED, CBI, FCRA, Interpol or extradition rules on Mars, the only rule being ‘what you grab is what you get’
There is more to our nation’s destiny than the removal of statues and the renaming of towns
Why are we afraid of our children? Why do we give in to their whims and fancies even where everyday food is concerned?
In 1921, a blue-coloured passport was issued for the first time in the format of a 32-page booklet
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We all know death will come one day. The problem is that we always think it will be sometime in the future
For brand IPL, every piece of dramatic theatre is an opportunity to sell wares and make money
In his works, he talked of men and women without binding them to any political ideology
All great educational institutions we venerated are shadows of what they once were, and the entire attention is on what a Mughal emperor did
Navratri isn’t just about idolising Shakti; it’s about embracing her in real life
There’s a job for everyone, if you are willing to shed white collars
Truth or satya is a great thing in devotional songs, but what culture prefers is myth
Since the Atman is free from death and consequent cessation, it is fearless
Another edition of the IPL has begun. The world’s best cricketers are on display, showcasing their striking abilities. Enjoy. For, tomorrow comes yet never comes
In just a few days, in response to questions put to it, it has thoroughly exposed and contradicted the narratives we have been fed for the last 10 years
My father’s friend worked in Lahore jail, and both would often talk of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
Policymakers should not repeat the mistakes of unsustainable tourism models in rural areas like Purani Koti
It's easy to inject poison into a society but removing it is not as difficult as politicians would have us believe
Reductively introduced as my mother, I re-introduce her as a woman of her own making and personhood
Keeping a roza is not only a physical detox, but also a spiritual detox
Credit for raising awareness in our natural world must be given to the British
The stories around both these landmarks have passed into urban legend
The spiritual and ascetic in Hinduism has been replaced with the commercial and extravagant
Scientific thinking and scientific living free us from having to carry the unwanted and unnecessary burden of socially imposed fears and dictates
Their activity not only supports plant biodiversity, but also sustains the livelihoods of local communities
Sorting out issues constitutes my daily nightmare, of the digital kind
The many forms of Kartikeya, the mighty son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, are a reminder of how diverse and fluid Hinduism is
Just like life itself, a sporting contest between the neighbours cannot be seen in a vacuum
We had a narrow escape when forest giant gaur attacked us in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
I’m hoping that my film ‘Mrs’ will bring sensitivity towards women who are toiling in the kitchen 24x7
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