festivals

When Peaceful Protests Clash with Power: The Struggle of Sonam Wangchuk

In the cold, high-altitude deserts of Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk has become more than an engineer and educator — he’s a symbol. Since Ladakh's reorganisation in 2019, all that were promised: decentralisation of a greater order, safeguarding of Ladakhi identity, constitutional protection. But many feel those assurances have been broken. Employment is scarce as ever, ownership of land uncertain, and governance far away. The Sixth Schedule...

Balancing Dreams and Duties: A Mother’s Struggle for Career and Child

Motherhood is one of life's greatest perks, yet it is accompanied by its fair portion of challenges as well. For most women, the biggest challenge comes after childbearing—how to balance work aspirations with being responsible for nurturing a miniature life. As we hurtle through life at a furious pace, the mother is all too often stretched in two directions at once. On one is her...
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Diwali: The Festival of Lights and Joy

Diwali, which is also called Deepavali, is one of the most popular holidays in India and for people of Indian origin. This is why...

Celebrating Dhanteras: The Festival of Wealth and Prosperity

Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi is the first day of Diwali festival. It is being observed during the Krishna Paksha on the 13th lunar day of...