AAP: How different is the ‘party with a difference?
AAP may be within its right to appoint parliamentary secretaries and absolve them from the ambit of ‘office of profit’, but to avoid unnecessary controversy […]
Mysticism in the ‘Holy’ Himalayas
Central Himalayas comprising the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand remain a place where spirits abound and mysticism is the order of the day […]
Troubled Past and a Lonely Present
Today, on the 18th birthday, when it looks back, the child is lonely and remorse. It has a right to be so, for it has been […]
Commonalities of Differences in Northeast India
The fear of losing control over land is common to all insurgent movements or ethnic clashes in Northeast India. This fear, in turn, emanates from […]
Gauri Lankesh Killed: Is assassination the new normal?
What killed Gauri Lankesh-her bullet injuries or hate? Was she killed as an individual or was her assassination aimed at eliminating a thought process, an […]
Beyond the Bullet Proof Lies a Heart
Many cannons have been fired from the shoulders of our soldiers by unscrupulous politicians and news anchors under the protective argument that ‘soldiers are dying […]
When Rains Fall, the Roads Break: Can We Prevent It?
The hilly area of Uttarakhand is a very fragile region highly prone to disasters. 90% of the passenger and freight transportation is dependent on roads. Despite […]
The ‘Burden’ of a Rich Forest Cover: A Call For Compensation
The Himalayan and Northeastern states in India complain that having an excess forest cover acts as a hindrance for their development. At a time marred […]
Uttarakhand’s Battling Interests: Time to Change Priorities?
Tourism and hydroelectricity generation are the major contributors to Uttarakhand’s economy. However, underutilisation of existing hydroelectricity projects, indifference towards environmental impact, proposal of new projects […]
Himalayas Beyond Selfies and 3-day Tour Packages
Long before travel agents colonised the Himalayan heights with their unmitigated exploitation of its pristine beauty in the name of promoting tourism and generating employment; […]