The nation was in a celebratory mood after the NDA returned to power in a majority of states. The ruling alliance and sections of the media viewed the election results as an endorsement of the government’s policies and leadership. Amid these political developments, however, a different issue emerged that brought […]
Op-ed
Not Just Words
There are moments in every person’s life that begin and end with a conversation. About this, a trembling voice was heard outside an interview room, but a late-night phone call from home. A quiet confession between friends sitting beneath old trees. I mean, a farewell at a railway station where […]
The Weight of Too Many Books
Imagine you’re thirsty for days, your body dehydrated, your throat burning as if it has forgotten the feeling of water—and then suddenly, instead of being offered a drink, you are asked to take a lap in the Pacific Ocean. That is how it feels, standing in the middle of the […]