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Safe streets, unsafe homes

New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- 15 years ago, as a young, underpaid and overworked beat reporter, I probably looked harrowed almost all the time. A seriously ailing father made a grim existence seem even more se... Read More


The Indian Dream

New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- For far too long, Indian techies harboured the American dream. With one swift hand, US President Donald Trump has punctured those lofty plans. The imposition of the sky-high H-1... Read More


Snooze To Not lose

New Delhi, Sept. 19 -- Blissful sleep is a blessing. I remember my late father hitting the sack and dozing off in under 5 seconds. While, by comparison, my mother has perennially suffered from insomni... Read More


The Great Friendship Recession

New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- Have you noticed how "friendship" has lost its sheen? No more are we surrounded by "mujhsey dosti karogi?" (will you be my friend?) or "love is friendship" spiel. But there was ... Read More


Simplified Tax

New Delhi, Sept. 5 -- The GST reforms were a long time coming. A really long time. Nevertheless, better late than never, eh? A timely boost to a sluggish economy, dried up consumption patterns, and ap... Read More


Safety First

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Do you know what is a sure shot indicator of a safe city? Streetlights. Well-lit public spaces are the simplest and yet most functional solution to the problem of unsafety. Becau... Read More


Not at Play

New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- I'm not a betting woman. Lady Luck seldom shines on me, and often, that which should go my way, rudely doesn't. I will get as much as I strive for - these were the wise words fro... Read More


India@79

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- There's nothing quite as taken for granted as freedom. To live and breathe under the open sky without fears of incarceration or abuse is a privilege - one that we easily forget. ... Read More


Of Friends and Foes

New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Is Donald Trump an enigma dressed like a red-tie diva? Even as world leaders try to wrap their heads around him, he's keeping everyone on their toes. He loves and hates hard; his ... Read More


Supplementary action

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Want to lose stubborn fat? There's a pill. Need to up your magnesium? There's a pill. Boost your collagen? You guessed it - there's a pill for that too. From anti-ageing to weight... Read More