Reflections

Somewhere, there is the absence of a common language of universal emotions and an ethical foundation

Anyone who understands the language knows that Haryanvi is not just a dialect — it is a philosophy of life

The Netanyahus, Putins and Trumps of the world are not only waging illegal wars and trashing humanitarian covenants, they are committing ecocide on a horrendous scale

When those entrusted with authority abandon justice, society itself becomes vulnerable to catastrophe

Those who have the skills that create the strength to weather the bad times somehow manage to keep moving on

In the prevailing narrative of hyper-muscular nationalism, objective analysis is scoffed at

A half-formed idea can pave way for something more thoughtful, inclusive

Lt Gen PS Bhagat’s Victoria Cross medals remained in anonymity for three days until these were noticed per chance by Lance Naik SC Ghosh

The resilience and courage of a tiny isolated Iran may well be the hole that sinks the might of a high-handed US-Israeli action

Through our ability to reflect and remember, we can in the present moment go back and heal the past

We cannot have a generation growing up shielded from reality

Courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to turn up

Be it monuments or mountains, women guides are breaking barriers

A civilisation is tested not only by how powerfully it can strike, but by whether it can remain human while force is used in its name

We need to sensitise ourselves to what it means to be a woman in a world seen through the male lens

Within herself, Kali becomes the repository of creation, preservation and annihilation

A leader who thinks like Vishnu becomes the chosen companion of Lakshmi

Debate, discussion and criticism — the bedrock of higher education — are artfully avoided if not openly discouraged

One of the most remarkable writers of the 20th century, Mahasweta Devi acted out of her own analysis, quite often driven by a deep compassion for the silenced, the marginalised

The elite are holding their breath, poring over every new list. But the common man is not bothered: he’s busy fulltime in checking if his name is on the voters’ list

Somehow, I don’t like the phrase ‘dog/pet parent’, nor do I care much for the word ‘owner’. But, honestly, I don’t have a substitute for either

We are fine with playing against Pakistan, doing commentary together, helping broadcasters and the teams rake in money but please, no official handshake on the field

All of us are already capable of compassion, it only needs to be ignited

The credit for infusing vibrant colours into the uniform of the Sikh Light Infantry goes to Lt Gen Prem Bhagat, VC

The remark by Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has drawn a rebuke from British PM