“Dogs are communicative. If you listen, they will speak. They understand human emotions even better than we humans can comprehend.” After holding a corporate job for over 25 years, Pune-based Pushpa Yashwant Mohod, 52 called it quits to start a pet hostel “Bow Wow Dog Boarding” with her partner in 2019. She finds time spent with with her furry friends, fun and far more rewarding. In a tete-a-tete with A. Radhakrishnan, she points out to the profitability of the venture but also says it is a work that calls for lot of hard work and commitment. She has some useful tips…
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The region in throes of neglect and gripped by insurgency now looks up to a new future with a new tourism policy that could well bring it in the countryís mainstream. Subhasish Chakraborty enlists the slew of measures to bring about transformation in the militancy-infested tribal hinterland. From high mountain passes to the exotic tribal culture, the North-East of India is stupendous in grandeur and beauty. Quite unlike the rest of India, it is a predominantly tribal habitation with numerous tribes speaking different languages and dialects. Although neglected for too long, with improved communications, the entire region is now well…
Far removed from its asymmetric and unattractive form, the jackfruit has multi-nutritional benefits and has emerged as an integral element in many culinary delights. Hiraman writes an interesting essay on this fruit which because of high fibre content leads to low absorption of sugar, making it an ideal food for diabetics. It’s big, heavy with spiky skin, fleshy but not juicy, with a dense, sweet taste and an almost sickly, sweet smell. That’s jackfruit—growing in the Western Ghats, in the south, and at scattered locations in the north and east. In recent years it has witnessed interest among growers with…
Poetic perspective spurred by physics An accomplished Indian English poet and litterateur, Jayanta Mahapatra was born into a well-known Christian family in Cuttack, Odisha. His M.Sc. in physics from Patna University in Bihar preceded his teaching career, from 1949 in several Odisha government colleges. In 1986, he retired from his government position as the Reader in Physics and superannuated at Ravenshaw University. Although interested in science and mathematics, he went on to subtly transform Indian-English poetry. He began his writing career in the late 60s. He captured the richness of Odia life in his evocative everyday descriptions. His poetic perspective…
Ebullient voice of a harmonious India Ameen Sayani was an iconic Indian radio announcer and radio jockey. Born into an elite multilingual political Gujarati Muslim Khoja Ismailia family in Bombay, he spoke impeccable Hindi and English. His style had a lot of ‘adab’ (refinement). Immaculately dressed, utterly charming and incredibly humble, Radio was everything to him. For a decade, he was an English-language presenter for All India Radio, Bombay, thanks to his broadcaster brother Hamid. His audition later for AIR’s Hindi service was rejected because of a slight Gujarati accent. Ameen’s journey to radio superstardom began not on AIR, but on neighbouring Radio Ceylon.…
The hero of Rajouri encounter Captain Shubham Gupta hailed from Taj Ganj area of Agra in Uttar Pradesh and was born on 7 October 1997. Son of Pushpa Devi and Basant Kumar Gupta, Capt. Shubham Gupta had a younger brother Rishabh Gupta. Even as a young boy, Shubham exhibited qualities of courage, discipline, and a strong sense of duty. He completed his schooling at St. Georges Inter College, Agra, and thereafter, got selected to join the Army in 2015 at the age of 17. He got selected to join the Army through TES (Technical Entry Scheme), after passing the competitive…
As the country stands on the threshold of another milestone election, Nandini Rao takes a look at the overall pre-poll scenario in the country and infers that the while ruling party, the BJP coasts along, riding on PM Modi’s popularity, his political adversities appear in a disarray. She also speaks about the peripherals and attendant factors that may have an impact on the elections, asserting that the 2024 General Elections are on the edge of a contest marked with a multitude of factors exerting their influence on the ultimate outcome. The upcoming 2024 General Lok Sabha Elections in India are…
On the opposition alliance, a desperate bid to counter the Modi juggernaut, Nandini Rao says there are inherent contradictions within it, as it has powerful regional parties that are direct rivals of each other in some states, not to speak of the ideological differences and personality clashes that beset them. Unable to connect the dots, the collapse of I.N.D.I.A and the disarray within its ranks have unwittingly played into the hands of the BJP, bolstering the latter’s electoral prospects. In a bid to counter the dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Indian politics, an alliance of opposition parties…
Harshita Singh takes a comprehensive look at the factors that drive India’s electoral fortunes. She concludes that India’s vast and diverse population is not only a defining characteristic of the country but also a significant determinant in its electoral dynamics. The sheer size of the electorate poses logistical challenges in conducting elections, requiring extensive planning and resources to ensure a smooth and inclusive process. India is preparing for its next general elections in 2024, which are expected to be influenced by various factors such as population dynamics, regional disparities, and socio-economic realities. The tenure of the 17th Lok Sabha, for…
Anushka Singh narrates how Northeast has suffered marginalisation and geographical isolation, grappling with problems ranging from insurgency to lack of development. She explains how its amalgamation into the India’s mainstream fabric is multifaceted, encompassing infrastructure development, connectivity enhancement, economic revitalisation, cultural integration and security strengthening. Over the span of the last decade, the Northeast region of India has undergone a remarkable transformation, witnessing a profound evolution in its assimilation within the nation’s fabric. Long characterised by marginalisation and geographical isolation, the Northeast has grappled with a myriad of challenges ranging from insurgency to lack of development. Yet, in a concerted…