Vande Mataram Row: Revisiting a Settled Past Is a Step Backward, Not Forward
The controversy around Vande Mataram, sparked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that certain stanzas were removed in 1937 “sowing…
Author: Manpreet S Aneja
Beyond the Boundary: How India’s Women Cricketers Redefined Triumph and the Future of Sport
When the final ball was bowled and India’s women cricketers stood huddled together in tears and triumph, it was not…
Diljit Dosanjh and the Politics of Respect: Why Every Gesture Need Not Be a Protest
In India’s increasingly polarised public space, even a simple gesture of respect can ignite controversy. The latest example is the…
Mohali Drowning in Waste: A City Choking on Its Own Neglect
Mohali, once envisioned as a modern satellite city complementing Chandigarh’s planned brilliance, is now reeking—literally—of administrative apathy and civic neglect.…
Why Delhi’s Cloud Seeding Effort Failed to Clear the Air
Delhi’s much-hyped attempt to seed clouds and summon artificial rain this week ended without a single drop falling. For a…
Faridabad Teen’s Death Exposes the Dark Side of Deepfake Technology
The recent tragedy in Faridabad, where a 19-year-old student ended his life after being blackmailed with AI-generated obscene images and…
Piyush Pandey: The Man Who Made Advertising Truly “Kuch Khaas”
There are ad makers, and then there are storytellers who make the world pause, smile, and remember. Piyush Pandey belonged…
Ladakh at the Crossroads: Centre’s Article 371 Proposal and the Quest for Autonomy
Ladakh, India’s high-altitude frontier, finds itself at a pivotal moment. A month after protests in Leh turned deadly, leaving four…
Cricket Beyond Politics: The Indo-Pak Handshake Controversy
Sport has long been celebrated as a realm where talent, teamwork, and the human spirit rise above divisions of nationality,…
Butter, Bread, and Belonging: Why Amritsar Wants Its Kulcha Protected
The Amritsari Kulcha is no ordinary bread. Golden, crisp, and layered with butter, it has long been a symbol of…