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The Big Bang(a) Theory
15 March 2023 11:46 AM GMTThe exceptional rise of celebrated ‘Indians’ abroad signifies a lack of opportunities back home — also reflected by a large-scale outmigration of...
Spring in autumn!
31 Jan 2023 11:42 AM GMTA bureaucrat’s journey is outlined by twists and turns that don’t clearly align with notions of logic but certainly culminate in a sense of
A joyous journey
16 Dec 2022 4:55 PM GMTThe joy of Christmas transcends beyond religious, cultural and age barriers — it could mean fun for youth and epitomise hope for grown-ups
Maiden of the mist
8 Sep 2022 7:39 PM GMTWith her transition to modernity, Shillong has partly lost the quaint charm and exuberance inherent in its lakes, bridges, hotels, clubs, libraries...
A nonsensical compulsion
15 July 2022 1:48 PM GMTObligatory service charge from customers robs them of their right to tip as per satisfaction and shields employers’ failure in duly paying their...
The cold December
13 Dec 2021 1:06 PM GMTNotorious for its chilling winds, the ultimate month has been harsher this time — claiming the lives of our beloved Bipin Rawat and 14 Nagaland...
Threatening metamorphosis
2 Sep 2021 3:21 PM GMTPictures coming out of the war-ravaged Afghanistan are scary, different from the ones loaded with normalcy and warmth a decade ago
Shallow support
19 Aug 2021 12:38 PM GMTVery little has changed over the decades when it comes to acceptance of non-cricket sports in India, which is largely superficial and victory hungry
Queen of the East?
7 Jun 2021 11:52 AM GMTCalcutta, with its clustered cinemas and 'maidans', seems to be lost in oblivion but not so much to prevent her from attracting passers-by
With rectitude
5 May 2021 1:51 PM GMTThe burning pyres and people running desperately to save lives, invoke grief and anger, but the answer lies in formation a strong national character
Troubleshooters!
26 Feb 2021 4:17 PM GMTGovernment offices have some typical sloppy staff who tend to slow down the functioning