Reflections

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

I carry my grief with me on my sleeve

The true heart of Buddhism lies in transformation of the mind

I am yet to meet someone who was successful overseas, has returned to the homeland and is happy about it

The Chinese are long gone from the Brahmaputra valley, but the river bears the signs of Chinese decisions and dams up-river

Vulture conservation efforts lend hope of restoring the balance in nature’s intricate web

Aesthetics can be an antidote as we get alienated from our inner self, society and environment

A great Sufi master once asked some people what they needed to be happy. They gave varying answers. Some had wishes that could be fulfilled soon, within weeks or months. Some had wishes that may have taken years to fulfil....