There are places where people go to admire history. There are places where people seek peace. And then there are places where people believe they can experience the presence of the Divine itself. Across the length and breadth of India, millions of devotees undertake arduous journeys every year—crossing mountains, walking through dense forests, standing in … Read more
There are some dates in history that are remembered not because they mark the end of a war, but because they remind an entire nation of the price of freedom. July 26 is one such day. On this day in 1999, after nearly three months of relentless fighting in some of the world’s harshest mountains, … Read more
Every year on July 23, India celebrates National Broadcasting Day to mark the beginning of one of the country’s most influential communication revolutions. It was on this day in 1927 that the first organized radio broadcast was transmitted from the Bombay Station of the Indian Broadcasting Company (IBC), laying the foundation for India’s broadcasting journey. … Read more
What began as a student-led protest in the national capital has, within a month, evolved into a larger political and social movement. The formation of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a sit-in at Jantar Mantar that continued for over 20 days, activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, his detention and subsequent admission to Safdarjung Hospital following … Read more
Indian politics has entered an era where electoral victories and defeats are no longer the final chapter of democratic contests. Increasingly, elections are followed by another political spectacle, mass defections, internal rebellions, and shifting allegiances that often reshape governments more dramatically than the verdict delivered by voters themselves. This growing phenomenon raises uncomfortable questions about … Read more
Nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, Panna is one of India’s most fascinating districts. Popularly known as the “Diamond City of India,” Panna is a place where history, nature, spirituality, and precious gemstones come together. While many travelers know Panna because of its famous diamond mines, the district offers much more than sparkling stones. … Read more
A mic and a mobile phone—that was all it took for a group of young protesters calling themselves the “Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)” to turn Jantar Mantar into a space of defiance and disquiet on June 20. Thousands of students, many of them aspirants of fiercely competitive examinations like NEET, gathered in Delhi to protest … Read more
Makhana, also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, has earned a reputation as one of the healthiest snacks in recent years. Packed with fiber, protein, antioxidants, and essential minerals, it is often promoted as a superfood that supports weight loss, heart health, and blood sugar management. From fitness enthusiasts to nutrition experts, many recommend … Read more
In the wetlands and riverbanks of Assam, where nature flourishes around the mighty Brahmaputra River, a rare bird once stood on the edge of extinction—feared, hated, and abandoned by the very people who shared its habitat. Tall, unusual-looking, and often misunderstood, the Greater Adjutant stork, locally known as the Hargila or “bone swallower,” had long … Read more
A controversial courtroom remark by India’s Chief Justice has unexpectedly sparked one of the internet’s most unusual political trends. What began as outrage over comments allegedly comparing certain individuals to “cockroaches” and “parasites” has now transformed into a viral satirical movement called the “Cockroach Janta Party” — a parody political front rapidly gaining attention across … Read more