Akshaya Mishra

In its heyday, Kadua Ashram at Sakhigopal pulsated with patriotism and idealism. Those were the days of freedom struggle and the leafy surrounds of the ashram reverbrated with the energy and…

Expect Jofra Archer to glide in like the sleekest car in the market and deliver the nastiest of hits on the helmet. Expect an ageing James Anderson to make the cricket ball shimmy in the air…

For every economist, there exists an equal and opposite economist, goes the joke. This realisation perhaps prompted another, often attributed to playwright and social commentator George…

These are interesting times as 'desh bhakti' goes. Arnab Goswami, the most patriotic among our patriotic television anchors, is in a bit of a mess. His indiscreet WhatsApp chats with a…

Comparison is an exercise in foolishness, particularly if it involves subjects belonging to different eras. The context often goes for a toss, as does clarity. If the time frames are too far…

This was a blockbuster from an ensemble cast. Given the circumstances, a less spectacular performance would have left us pleased, but at Brisbane, the characters chose to throw a surprise by…

Sublime - the word encapsulates the essence of the captivating 96 overs of Test cricket in Sydney on day five. It's not often that 62 runs off 259 balls is called heroic; it is not often a…

The Newtonian law of inertia held firm in politics in the year of the pandemic. As the country settled into a prolonged period of inactivity and humanitarian crises of varying dimensions, it…

An algorithm for happiness is some distance away. Mo Gawdat, Google's top executive, is already out with an equation. Others are busy at making the concept of happiness less of a…

Year 2020 deserves a parting kick. No, India's 36 for 9 performance Down Under is not the only reason for it. It has been a year of bad memories. On the annual balance sheet of experiences,…