Silver Linings
Posted on 28 May 2022
"Silver Linings" in any situation or sphere is definitely welcome; but only when the apparent picture of "Optimism" does not sweep the ills and failures of the society under the carpet!
Kajal Chatterjee
Special Contributor, KOLKATA, West Bengal
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Wriddhiman Saha - The Phoenix
Posted on 20 May 2022
If Indian team management, selectors and BCCI mandarins indeed work for the welfare and benefits of the national team; then not only should they honorably reinstate Wriddhiman Saha in Indian Test eleven.
Phobjikha Valley - what care towards environment, nature are all about
Posted on 20 May 2022
Bhutan, possessing utmost respect and awarding great stress towards all things environment, ecology, social as well as human development and happiness for all is the only hope for the world if our planet needs to survive.
Humility is divine
Posted on 5 May 2022
It is often witnessed how petty officials, politicians to “VIP”s throw tantrums if any security personnel posted at airport, hotel or any public space “fails” to identify him or dares to check him according to rules.
Choose your heroes wisely
Posted on 20 Apr 2022
Be he a highly successful cricketer or she an extraordinary singer, he a highly popular actor or she an accomplished fashion designer; we can look up to them for their skills only.
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose!
Posted on 18 Apr 2022
When a specific administrator, ruling party or the government gets targeted as if they are "collaborators" of such a crime; it smacks of blatant hypocrisy and filthy politics.
Man- neither for religion nor caste
Posted on 14 Apr 2022
Ambedkar Jayanti: Only when the likes of casteist, violent brutes would be prosecuted, awarded exemplary punishment, their fellow-minded counterparts will think twice before indulging in such barbaric violence. And on that day we can pay proper tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar through practical deeds, not mere words.
Writing - A revolutionary change
Posted on 4 Apr 2022
Thanks to the magical world of the web, dailies of the whole country and the world are in my grasp.
Social endorsement of violence
Posted on 30 Mar 2022
Civility kindness is akin to weakness and callousness --- root cause of marginalisation of real gentlemen.
Salute to the women in blue
Posted on 7 Mar 2022
Women cricketers of spine, self-respect, ethics, honesty and fighting spirit should be the true role models of the country.
The Unparalleled - Soft, Dignified Silence!
Posted on 18 Feb 2022
Salute to this supremely dignified person of impeccable secularism, former prime minister Manmohan Singh. May more such leaders take the charge of this nation for the sake of the Constitution, secularism and democratic ethos.
The Last Jewel of a Golden Era
Posted on 16 Feb 2022
Sandhya Mukherjee used to reside at a much higher pedestal than any award the State could think of; but what matters is the behaviour and attitude towards a legend and in this respect, the highest decision-making authorities had indeed failed her.
Sania Mirza: The braveheart with a conscience
Posted on 15 Feb 2022
What prevents us from appreciating the skills and greatness of all sports persons irrespective of their nationality or passport?
Valentine's Day 2022: Let the warmth of selfless love prevail!
Posted on 14 Feb 2022
This Valentine's Day, instead of engaging in a hair-splitting debate revolving the authenticity of the exact protagonist and minute details within the story, take the spirit or lesson of the story which is common irrespective of the protagonist or sequence.
This is simply cricket
Posted on 13 Feb 2022
Sourav Ganguly's loose comment on highly successful Wriddhiman Saha was not only extremely unfortunate, but has also played a major role behind his regular exclusion from the first 11!
Three fingers are pointing back at you
Posted on 11 Feb 2022
If BJP is so "allergic" towards "dynasty", why did it indulge in a coup of sorts(though failed ultimately) by roping in Sharad Pawar's nephew Ajit as Deputy Chief minister so as to grab the governance of Maharashtra through the back door!
The colour of India getting grimmer
Posted on 8 Feb 2022
Hypocrisy to the power infinity: The picture of India is increasingly turning grim as far as the communal environment is concerned.
England had it all, Allah as well!
Posted on 6 Feb 2022
In self-declared liberal India, "Abide with me" can be brutally excluded from the Beating Retreat ceremony; but Britain has no problem in recognising Diwali with none other than its incumbent Prime ministers taking the lead in celebrating it! Despite its imperialist history or recent Brexit, England still remains the most liberal and open-minded society in the whole world where quality and humanity are allowed to don the highest chair by overriding all silly borders of colour, religion or race.
Learn to respect heterogeneity
Posted on 5 Feb 2022
India, under the ever increasing grasp of forces practicing the parochial imperialist philosophy in a democratic country by making a mockery of diversities, and all other believers of majoritarian mindset around the world should learn from New Zealand and Jacinda Ardern what respect towards diversity and sentiment of minorities are all about.
Can't we have a 'human code' as well?
Posted on 27 Jan 2022
The "nationalism" of the "patriots" have assumed such a Himalayan height that not only violence in the name of "protecting national honour" is being encouraged barbarically
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