Saturday, 17 January 2026

Category: Column

The lady was not for turning (Part 5)

No one can ever question whether women are capable of single-minded vigour, of efficient leadership, after Margaret Thatcher. She is the great unsung heroine of

Finding Stillness in a Noisy World

IN our fast-paced and constantly bustling society, finding moments of silence can feel like a rare treasure. The cacophony of modern life bombards us from

The Lamp of the Heart

One night, sometime in the late 1950s, when I was just a tot, I found myself staring at the flame of a kerosene lamp. I

Igniting a culture of fire safety

In this week’s article, we must address a critical aspect that concerns all of us deeply – fire safety. Despite the numerous reminders, it is

Understanding the Impact of SST Increase

“Taxes are what we pay for civilised society, for modernity and for prosperity. The wealthy pay more because they have benefitted more,” – American historian

Mother was right

‘A niece is a gift whose worth cannot be measured except by the heart.’ – Indian professional Kabaddi player, Ajay Thakur ‘Don’t quarrel or fight.