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A Parent’s Dilemma In Letting Go
How do you cope with decisions contrary to your first instinct, especially concerning your child?
My wife and I received an email from our daughter’s school that shared details about an…
Odisha History: Why Devendravarman Rajaraja Is Credited As One Of The Most Successful…
The Eastern Ganga dynasty, which ruled most of present-day Odisha and northern Andhra Pradesh, is one of the illustrious dynasties of India and of the world as well. It’s one of the few…
Summer Vacation Then and Now
For all of us who have crossed our mid-lives or hovering close to it, the annual school summer vacation used to be one the most anticipated and coveted pleasures. I guess, it still is among…
Dance Spiritualism: The Tale Of Odissi
Odissi is one of the most ancient classical Indian dance forms dating back to the second century B.C. Odisha is the confluence of various socio-religious streams like Buddhism, Jainism,…
In The West Country
The bus left Cuttack’s Badambadi around 9 at night and got to Sambalpur in the small hours of the morning. Dawn was yet to break. The sky over Sambalpur was dark, with no hint of orange…
How Celebrating Success Can Inspire Next Generation
Have you experienced a feeling of deep satisfaction seeing a fellow awardee win that feels greater than your award?
I felt this on April 30, 2023.
That evening, I was honoured, and so…
India’s Billion Plus Day: Not Just Numbers, It’s How We Manage It!
Today, May 11 is indeed a day of special observance. On this day in 1999, India was blessed with the one billionth child who would be later named ‘Aastha’. Indeed a landmark day to remember…
Seriously, Women Can Be Funny!
The brother of a good friend recently went to meet a young woman, a prospective alliance for marriage. His family was hopeful that the alliance would work out as both had earlier given…
Making Of Odissi: The Infighting And The Unity
Attacking Nehru’s minister Nityananda Kanungo inside the Lok Sabha for creating hindrances to recognise Odissi as a classical dance form was basically a consequence of infighting amongst the…
How To Freeze Food: A Catch-22 Situation
As an FSMS auditor, I have observed quite a number of tricks that chefs put in process to reduce food waste.
To save money, they buy in bulk or freeze the excess edible leftovers. They…