“Liberty means responsibility. That is why most men dread it.” –George Bernard Shaw The most crucial aspect for the well being of people in any society is the freedom to express one’s self; especially in a democratic one like ours. We are granted this freedom but what most people forget is that with freedom comes responsibility; responsibility to use the freedom...

A guide to some of the best street food of Old Delhi No matter how diverse we Indians are, there is one thing which binds us all together – our love for Indian food. And if you are one to forget about everything else – ambience, hygiene, et all, there cannot be a better experience for you than the galis of Old Delhi. After all, no fine-dining experience can beat...

After the farmers, teachers, government officials and the Common Man, the latest section of the employed to crib about their wages, have been the downtrodden and backward Members of Parliament. This historically unfortunate class had been earning a paltry wage of Rs. 16,000 – till a few days back. How can one survive on such a nominal sum of money? Is the government...

To dream of Kashmir, is to dream of a valley enriched with majestic grandeur, serene lakes and pure mountains to be experienced and cherished as the summit of freedom. To know of Kashmir is to know of the strife of the people, the suffering, and the pain the man of a free nation feels waiting to be freed from the clutches of brutality of politics and identity. The land...

The words, Marathi and Maharashtrian, over the course of the last two years have come to be more than just words. They are more like agents of fear. But that isn’t the complete truth – in fact it isn’t even an iota of the truth. If you live elsewhere in the country, Maharashtra is now a state that is not welcoming. If you wish to come to Bombay – you better start...

“Are you on Facebook?” asked a boy to a girl while traveling to college in a metro. The girl responded, “Yes, I’ll just add you as a friend.” She took her mobile phone, searched for “Rohit Mehra” and sent him a friend request. The boy responded quickly and accepted “Mira Mittal” as her friend. So, the friendship started to brew and mature when both the...

India is relatively a very young country where a major segment of the population is in the age group of 18-40 years. With such a large population of youngsters, isn’t there a need that this young section gets more representation and a more relevant say in the decision-making process of India? Maybe yes, maybe no. But most people, like me, believe in a balanced amalgamation...

These days, it is said that if you are not on Facebook, you do not exist. Has our online visibility become so important that our own existence is being threatened? Have we created a virtual monster in social networking sites that we are being known and recognized only by our availability on such sites? How is that something that was invented for socializing and connecting...

India gained her independence in 1947 but do the women in India feel free? Women have been subordinated across the globe throughout history. It’s paradoxical that on one hand, the world was experiencing enlightenment but on the other hand, women were still subordinated. The Encyclopaedia, a collection of articles produced during the Enlightenment Period by scholars...

The education today is becoming a blessing or a curse is an open ended question being raised these days. The whole concept of education today is far apart from what it was initially devised to be. Today, one of our main focus in our lives is to get a good education and have a sound career to lead a happy and content life. And, undoubtedly, today’s education system caters...