Guest Column

The tradition of Christmas cake might have started in the 16th century. It is a rich tradition and has been passed on through generations along with the recipe. At present it has many…

"...Politics is too serious matter to be left to the politicians," said Charles de Gaulle, the man who rescued democracy in France post World War II. Playwright George Bernard Shaw would…

Admit it. You are a hyper-anxious parent. You get excessively worried about your child’s growth, health, and safety. And you are over-protective towards your children. Maybe you are…

The month of December is unique in several ways. As the last month of the year, it not only makes us reflect, assess and ponder on the year about to finish, but also causes us to dwell on…

The fresh-baked bread provides that pleasant aroma as soon as the oven door is pulled down. The mouth starts salivating and watering when we smell this. It might seem like a magic trick that…

A by-election either to a parliamentary or assembly constituency used to be a low-key affair a decade ago. It was to a great degree a local election. The top brass of parties didn't get…

Do you believe in Omens? Those who do, take an event or happening as a sign of something to come. It was the summer of 95. Four of us - all batchmates from a freshly completed journalism…

Whenever I attend workshops and seminars on gender equality, a common refrain expressed by participants and media persons is why blame patriarchy for gender inequality when in fact, women…

Condensed milk, a popular tinned product, gave us immense pleasure when the yellow stuff spurted out during the easy-peasy act of puncturing. Condensed milk, whether from Nestle or Amul…

Wokes get as much flak from online rabble-rousers as liberals and seculars do. They invite ridicule, particularly from the Indian Right, for being what they supposedly are - aware of issues,…