Guest Column

Why do I say that? You will soon find out. But for those who don’t know him, here is a brief sketch of his career and character. My father was many things to many people. But, mostly,…

Obesity in India is increasing at an alarming rate of 25 to 30 per cent (five-year average year on year estimate). This is due to the high consumption pattern of Ultra Processed Food…

Decades back, whenever enthusiastic theatre lovers put up a play in any district of Odisha’s western parts, it usually used to be in Odia though Sambalpuri was the language spoken in those…

This piece is an extension of the earlier article on party politics circumscribing the lay persons' freedom to choose the best candidate to serve the state or the country or at the local…

This is a secret I thought I would take to my grave. The nation may or may not want to know. But this story needs to be told. So here it goes. Counting of votes had begun for the Union…

Revitalisation of train station in today’s world is a response to urbanisation with a hope that infrastructure will encourage locals to commute using bicycle and public transport instead of…

The last month of this year saw two terribly misogynist articles by so-called credible media personalities. And they were writing about two successful, independent and plucky women who have…

“Do you mind spelling out for me the names of the four people that are always popping up in your talk? So I can write them down in my notebook. Will help me to know where you’re coming…

The tradition of Christmas cake might have started in the 16th century. It is a rich tradition and has been passed on through generations along with the recipe. At present it has many…

"...Politics is too serious matter to be left to the politicians," said Charles de Gaulle, the man who rescued democracy in France post World War II. Playwright George Bernard Shaw would…