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On human dignity
Grandpa buried his pa with his own hand, done it in dignity, an’ shaped the grave nice with his own shovel. That was a time when a man...
May 17, 20203 min read


The Mirror and the Light | The Week
Beheadings at the Tower of London seem to have been the bread and butter of medieval England. Thomas Cromwell is thinking of his...
May 3, 20203 min read
Any man’s death diminishes me
This too shall pass, though the price will be high. Human nature will bounce back. Many sincere resolutions will be consigned to...
Apr 19, 20203 min read


An appeal to SGPC for bolstering healthcare
The Sikh community is known today the world over for its spirit of service. Sikh organisations and individuals have been proactive in...
Apr 8, 20204 min read


Chinese Coronavirus Whistleblower: ‘The Dog It Was That Died’
Its lockdown on a cold day in the Shimla hills. There’s not a soul in sight. No construction workers at the house that threatens to take...
Apr 6, 20202 min read


Dreams and a carnival
The Jaipur Literary Festival is often called a mela, usually by people who haven’t been able to attend it that year. There’s something to...
Mar 22, 20203 min read
Shades of blue
Green has long been part of the strategic lexicon. Green politics, green banking, green insurance, green architecture, green audit, green...
Mar 14, 20203 min read


President Trump’s visit had the right optics. Attention must now turn to India-US priority areas
Finally, after the hype of the Trump spectacle, some grunt work will need to be done with the Democrats, and also with the liberal US...
Feb 28, 20204 min read
Will Trump's India visit be high on hype but low on substance?
US President Donald Trump should be in a good mood when he lands in India on February 24. The impeachment drama is behind him; even if...
Feb 22, 20204 min read
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