Exploring the Spicy World of Red Ant Chutney Food is more than just sustenance; it is an emotion, a passion, a philosophy and a language, all rolled into one that touches and ensnares our senses. And it brings all of us together. It is, they say, the most preferred topic of human conversation, irrespective of cultures.Continue reading “Bizarre Yet Delicious-Part I”
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COP28: A Significant Compromise
As the Dubai sky bathed in the morning light on December 13th, the curtains fell on COP28, marking a significant yet nuanced chapter in the global pursuit of environmental sustainability. Against the backdrop of a world grappling with diverse challenges, the conference ended with a mix of hope, caution, and of course the stark andContinue reading “COP28: A Significant Compromise “
Three Years Ago
Three years ago, to the day, on a cold dark afternoon I was rushed to a Bhopal hospital, an oxygen mask stuck to my face, gasping for breath. Covid had seized me nearly fatally. If I returned over three months later, more than half of it in the ICU, with a battered body and mind,Continue reading “Three Years Ago”
Man Safari
The idea of other living beings wanting to visit humans in their environment and habitat and watch them as objects of curiosity as they do for Tigers is surely a strange but exciting one. Tiger Safaris are one of the most common adventures of civilised men and women in current times. Can the roles beContinue reading “Man Safari”
The Tyranny of Pronouns
“The pronoun is one of the most terrifying masks man has invented”, observed John Fowles, the celebrated English novelist. A very apt observation except for the fact that it must have been a woman who invented pronouns. I can vouchsafe this with as strong a conviction as I can muster. Because I speak from myContinue reading “The Tyranny of Pronouns”
How terrorism Hampers Progress Part II
A Reality Check for COP 28 The task, therefore, in Dubai is both formidable and fractious. Immediate crises loom large and pose an eclipse over objectives that are perilous and yet are often seen as distant. Terrorism’s Role: A Missing Piece in Global Discourse Terrorism has never been discussed as a factor that affects obtaining progressContinue reading “How terrorism Hampers Progress Part II”
How Terrorism Hampers Progress-Part I
A Reality Check for COP 28 COP 28 could not be taking place at a more inopportune time. The world’s attention riveted to Middle East in the wake of Hamas-Israel conflict, poised to escalate into a widespread crisis of extraordinary proportions, will likely diminish the attention and intensity of discussions in Dubai. Progress since COP27 inContinue reading “How Terrorism Hampers Progress-Part I”
A Handia Anthem
(Handia is no ordinary rice beer. It represents the soul and spirit, temper and tradition, custom and culture of a people whose simple, uncomplicated lives in deep dense forests of northern and north-eastern India offer a study in harmony and heritage. It is indeed a Blessed Brew, a brew of faith and fun.) In tribal landsContinue reading “A Handia Anthem”
Handia-The Brew of Tradition: Part II
Rice Bear Par Excellence “Humankind was built on beer. From the world’s first writing to its first laws, in rituals social, religious, and political, civilization is soaked in beer.” William Bostwick Beer Critic for the Wall Street Journal. More than being a deliciously compelling beverage, Handia is an integral and inseparable part of the cultureContinue reading “Handia-The Brew of Tradition: Part II”
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