Many of my travel inspirations emerge from offbeat films that linger in my mind long after the closing credits. After watching Dhak Dhak, I found myself embarking on one of the most challenging road journeys of my life—to Umling La, regarded as one of the highest motorable roads in the world. Khardung La, once celebrated for holding that distinction, continues to be treated as a kind of Mecca for motorcyclists.…
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Gen Z: Protest, But Do Not Become Psychological Hostages!
As a parent of two Gen Z sons, I watched the recent protests at Jantar Mantar with concern—not because young people raised their voices, but because a legitimate demand for educational accountability appeared, at times, to become entangled with a much wider political campaign. The…
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The Cockroach-ing of Abhijeet Dipke
“Hello everyone, I have decided to come back to India.” — Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party. That announcement recently landed on my screen, and within minutes social media had done what social media does best: amplify, celebrate, and speculate. The Cockroach Janta…
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Dr Who?
Who Can Really Call Themselves “Dr.”? The title “Dr.” carries significant academic, professional, and public trust. It is not merely a courtesy title or a branding tool. In most jurisdictions, the designation is reserved for individuals who have earned a recognised doctoral qualification or are…
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Has Journalism Sacrificed Language for Speed?
Sunday morning. Lazy scrolling. Then a headline in the Financial Express caught my attention — not because of the story itself, but because of the grammar. The headline read: “How a Madurai engineer rebuild his dreams.” Not “rebuilt.” Not even “builds.” Just “rebuild.” What surprised…