Rupa remembers the life and times of her Pa, on his 87th birthday. A soulful tribute of a daughter, exclusively on Different Truths Rumours go that you desired to marry a far off niece of the lady that married your uncle. But you went along with parents’ wishes for all kinds of sentimental reasons. Story also… Continue reading An open letter to Pa in heavens on his 87th Bday
A Columbus Like Experience
Friends do not let you do stupid things alone. In one such instance, we arrived for an event 24 hours early. Upon getting to know about it we set in search of a food truck and found a drive-in restaurant, a la Columbus.
Do Not Discover Gandikota With DiscovrIt
This was a trip the group was looking forward to. To get away from the mundane to enjoy the exhilarating. But bad management by the tour operators made it a damp squib.
A Less Visited Greek Island Sifnos
Sifnos is not the of the beaten track like Santorinior Milos Islands on Greek itinerary of tourists. It boasts of grand sunrises, spectacular sunsets against the backdrop of the Aegean Sea, old church on a hilltop at Agis Simeone with scary steep narrow motor roads. Huddled on the hilltop are quaint lovely villas with a… Continue reading A Less Visited Greek Island Sifnos
Is The Opposition Creating a Banana Republic ?
The Opposition accuses the government of destroying constitutional institutions. But they attack those very institutions when the decisions are not in their favour. In this tussle for power is the opposition doing what it is accusing the government of ?
Neena Gupta is Making Waves Again for Controversial Pregnancy
A legend in her own right. She has live her life on her terms. And has learned from it. Now she is back to the break the mold once again with her latest movie offering Badhaai Ho.
Corrosive Connections
It is a perspective of someone living with a loved one who is struggling with demons of substance dependence. Not only the persons' journey is a challenge, even those around lead a roller coaster life of darkest dips, loneliness, anger, need to fix the issue, sometimes almost throw in the towel.
Proud to be Indian!
Every country is unique in it's own way. Each country celebrates it differently. We celebrate our diverse and vibrant culture and its achievements on Republic Day. This is what makes me proud of my country!
Responsibility In A System
In a society, grappling with its past of being ruled by kings and feudal lords and the present democratic form of governance it is confused by the role it has to play in the system. Will the society take ownership of its share of burden?
The CBI Crisis: The Fix
The CBI finds itself in a mess of its own making. To retain its credibility and reputation it needs reforms. But does the central government have the will to do it?