New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- India is a nation of ironies. The country remains poor, its governments perennially short of cash - and yet, a government job here is the golden ticket. It pays more than almost ... Read More
New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- The story of the Himalayan states like Himachal, Uttarakhand, and J&K is becoming sadly repetitive. For the past few years, it has been the story of excess rainfall, glaciers melt... Read More
New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Well, another monsoon comes to an end-or we hope it is coming to an end. This year has been especially troublesome for the mountain states of Himachal, Uttarakhand, J&K, and the... Read More
New Delhi, Aug. 25 -- A few years ago, I met an Indian friend-an airline station manager-at an international airport. Inevitably, our conversation turned to India and its quirks. With a smile, he took... Read More