By Indranil Halder Empty Jar & The Jam Boy is a sweeping work of historical fiction that exposes the magnificent rise and tragic hollowings of colonial Bengal. The “Empty Jar” serves as a powerful metaphor for the behemoth province of Bengal. Once a global titan of wealth, millennia of civilization, and thriving international trade, Bengal attracted merchants from […]
By Aditya Kumar The relationship between caste, gender, and political representation in India is critically examined through a combination of the visual and the political science approach. It transcends a purely data-driven approach in its attempt to comprehend how the existing social orders, institutional structures and cultural practices dictate who gains access to political power. […]
By Somrita Ghosh Pulga (Himachal Pradesh) Picture this: Seated inside a dimly lit eatery in a remote village of Himachal Pradesh and gorging on falafel and shakshuka, traditional Israeli dishes. That’s Pulga for you – a 24-hour bus ride from the national capital followed by a 40-minute hike. Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, this tiny hamlet […]
Two decades ago, a young history graduate walked into the Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi with no roadmap, no formal training, and no idea of the extraordinary journey ahead. What began as a humble bar-back role soon became a passage across continents—shaping Forbes Five-Star excellence in New York and transforming dining landscapes in Dubai […]
By Lakshmi Balasubramani Hello all, hope you are doing well. Im grateful for your interest in my writing. Another year is coming to an end. We saw our most significant festivals last month and hope you are all blessed with revived spirits from the celebrations. I did a small reflection and was happy to see […]
By Dr T. Selva A house is more than bricks, mortar, wood, and paint. It is the heartbeat of a family, the stage upon which the joys and sorrows of life unfold. For this reason, ancient traditions across cultures have regarded a house as a living entity, infused with energy and deserving of reverence. In […]
Kohima/Agartala, Sep 19 World Bamboo Day 2025 was celebrated across the Northeastern states, highlighting bamboo as the region’s “green gold” and stressing the need for its better utilisation. The World Bamboo Day 2025 was celebrated at the Nagaland Bamboo Resource Centre, at Chumoukedima, under the theme “Next Generation Bamboo: Solution, Innovation and Design.” Gracing the […]
Number 1- (Those born on the 1st, 10th, 19th & 28th of any month) If August, despite being from your lucky months, did not go as you would’ve hoped, then September hits reset. Virgo season brings Mercury’s sharp energy, which actually complements your Sun-driven nature. Translation? The fog lifts, and momentum returns. This is the month to […]
By Dr. Kanhaiyya Gairola Aries Your zodiac lord Mars is in the 6th house. The month will begin with health issues and heated arguments—try to avoid confrontations. Things will improve after the 13th of September. You may receive some career benefits due to past good deeds. From the 6th to the 9th, you may feel upset; avoid making […]
New Delhi, Aug 25 When the Pahalgam attack took place, it became amply clear that Pakistan wanted to disrupt tourism in Jammu and Kashmir and hurt its economy. Post the abrogation of Article 370, J&K witnessed several positive changes, and key among them was the thriving tourism industry. While this was one of the main […]