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...
HOROSCOPE HURDLES: THE BANE OF KODAVA MARRIAGES
Kodagu, the land of misty hills and proud warriors, marriage has always been more about family bonds and cultural ties than rigid Brahmanical rituals....
POOR INFRASTRUCTURE – AFFECTING OUR EVERYDAY LIVES
Every monsoon, Kodagu finds itself trapped in the same cycle - rains begin, roads flood, and schools are abruptly closed. But as concerned citizens,...
Turbulent Times: Who Is Accountable?
This week, my heart has been heavy with grief and reflection following a series of national tragedies. The devastating plane crash en route to...