Childhood on a deadline
When holidays stop feeling like holidays for children School holidays are supposed to bring relief. A pause from early morning alarms, preparing tiffin, and daily academic pressure. Children eagerly wait…
The only way to stay organized (Without waiting for a “free day”)
We all love the idea of being organized. But we hate the idea of cleaning up. And that’s the paradox. One of the hardest parts of staying organized is not…
Consolidating nuclear law, powering the future
For decades, India’s nuclear law lived in silos, one statute for power, another for liability, and an unspoken assumption that the State alone could shoulder both risk and responsibility. The…
When perseverance becomes power: The Kerala story
From the way the ground is shifting, this is no longer just about whether the Bharatiya Janata Party can win Kerala — it is increasingly about when that moment finally…
Time for states to invest boldly in policing
Uttar Pradesh’s recent budget presentation sets a strong example for prioritizing policing in India. In the 2026-27 fiscal year, the state allocated over Rs 44,145 crore to the Home Department,…
Disciplining the thoughts, controlling the mind
How to discipline the mind and the thoughts. This has been one of the core concerns of Sufi masters in providing guidance and direction to their followers. Sufi saints have…
Living up to the Eggspectation!
For generations, the egg has remained one of the most versatile and dependable foods in Indian kitchens. It cuts across class, region and season. From hurried weekday breakfasts to elaborate…
Law Beyond THE WEST
The renewed push for Indian knowledge systems has divided academics into two camps, with critics calling it regressive and rationalists questioning attempts to treat poetic expressions in Vedic literature as…
A Town Within A Town
Behind the Perumbavoor fish market lies a bustling commercial stretch, a wide corridor flanked by rows of small shops. On one side, more than a dozen haircutting saloons operate in…
We love living on cloud nine
A playback song from Chak De! India goes: “Baadal par paanv hain, ya chhoota gaon hai, ab toh bhai chal padi, apni yeh naav hai – our feet rest on…