Beyond the Flag: A Hard Look at Freedom in Kodagu
Yet another year of Independence, with parades, speeches and patriotic pride. Kodagu watches from the sidelines, not just with pride but also with pain....
Kodagu Monsoon Memories: Childhood Echoes by the River Cauvery
I grew up in Kodagu, close to the River Cauvery-one of the holiest and most generous rivers in southern India. For most of the...
The Silent Invasion We are Ignoring – Will We Protect Kodagu’s Soul or Watch it Slip Away?
Over the past several years, I have written repeatedly about the challenges facing Kodagu, from environmental degradation to the gradual erosion of our distinct...
Kargil Vijay Diwas – A Whispering Salute
As another Kargil Vijay Diwas approaches, my heart grows heavy - not with memories from the battlefield, but from the living rooms across India...
Why are our Children Dying in Silence?
Adolescent Alienation in an Age of Pressure
The recent suicides of two young engineering students from Ponnampet College have cast a dark shadow over our...