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February 13, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance

The Holy Book, a Maid, and the Kingdom of Wisdom…

Hemashri talks about the Holy Book, the Gita, a maid (read: casual worker) named after the Sacred Book, and the kingdom of wisdom that awaits. Read more in the...

February 10, 2018
IPA Service
Economy

The Fine-Print: Budget None too Encouraging but Intent is Good

Grandiose healthcare and higher MSP without allocation makes the Budget ineffectual. An analysis for Different Truths. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has attempted to do what he ought to have...

February 10, 2018
Reetwika Banerjee
Crime, Cyber Security

Beware: Catfishers Are Watching You!

In this article, Reetwika cautions us about one of the trendiest ways of cyberstalking that’s going to hit the millions of social media users very soon. Have you already...

February 8, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Kasganj: The Alienation is Complete

It was not a coincidence that Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh witnessed an unprecedented communal riot on January 26, Republic Day. Since then its bustling markets have gone silent, remained...

January 20, 2018
Suveera Sharma
People, Place, Relationship & Lifestyle

The Bridge across the Oceans

It is a concern for most expats, with increasing number of people finding employment overseas, it’s a continuous endeavor to strike a balance between aging parents back home, and...

December 23, 2017
Suveera Sharma
Home & Garden, Parenting, Relationship & Lifestyle

A Lesson in Love

There’s an interesting place called Grandpa’s Garden, in Discovery Bay, in Hong Kong, hidden by the lush greenery, almost waiting to be discovered. It is a beautiful organic farm,...

December 19, 2017
Dr. Navodita Pande
Economy

Indian Banking Sector needs Incremental, not Sweeping Changes

It is to the credit of the Raghuram Rajan Committee that it is more focused in its approach. A concern is also expressed about social obligations, delinking the government...

December 6, 2017
Mahima Sharma
Advocacy, Interview, Special Needs

Meera Shenoy of Youth4jobs wins National Award for Placing Disabled Youth in Job

In India, people with disabilities are either looked-down upon, seen with sympathy or made fun of. Rarely people go beyond these actions. Mahima, in the weekly column, interviews Meera...

November 25, 2017
Arindam Ghosh
People, Place, Poem

The Last Visit of Rabindranath Tagore and the Continuum of his Legacy in Allahabad – III

Here’s the third and concluding part of the three-part article on Tagore and his Allahabad connection. Arindam suggests that the Central/State governments need to act and help preserve the...

November 13, 2017
Dr. Navodita Pande
Health

Raja Yoga Meditation: An Inward Journey to keep us Grounded

Meditation, as we all know, is the journey inwards, a journey of self-discovery, in fact, re-discovery. It is the time taken for quiet reflection and silence. Thus, Raja Yoga meditation...