Reporting, essays, and analysis.
Healthcare is becoming increasingly expensive—and for millions of Indian families, the cost of medicines is often as worrying as the illness itself.
Does turning 65 mean that a person’s usefulness comes to an end? Last week, I was invited to speak at a programme on “Sharing Journalism Stories of My Time”—an opportunity to share some of my experiences with a group of young journalists.
Can an IAS officer really change the system—or does the system eventually change the officer?
If information is available everywhere, what is the role of a teacher? Perhaps the answer lies in another question: There are countless sources of information—but how many teach wisdom and discernment?
August 15, 1947. A date that changed the course of India’s history. After nearly two centuries of colonial rule, India became independent. For that generation, freedom had a clear meaning:
You place an order. You track it on your phone. And within 20 minutes, a delivery worker may be standing at your doorstep. But what do we really see behind those 20 minutes?
On International Youth Day 2026, the United Nations’ theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” aptly resonates with the aspirations of Gen Z—and is particularly relevant to India.
The protest at Jantar Mantar was not merely about irregularities in the NEET examination. In many ways, it reflected a simmering discontent that has been building for some time—particularly among the country’s youth, who increasingly find themselves questioning the credibility, transparency and accountability of institutions that directly affect their lives and aspirations.
There is another reality—one that rarely makes headlines because it lacks drama and controversy. It is a story of quiet responsibility, unwavering affection, and silent sacrifice.
