It helps one realise the value of soil and look at the sun with deep reverence

The decline started with the advent of photocopiers and word processors

It’s not a forest bird; hence it is our duty to help them thrive

Striking a rapport with neighbours in the Netherlands

‘Commentator curse’ and other reigning superstitions that fans have immense belief in

The good and bad aspects of the rains

In conducting the feast and ceremonies, families spend as if there is no tommorow

When life’s imprints tumble out of closets and into oblivion

The cameras back then captured raw, real, and unadulterated images

In the early 1980s, local clubs in Mysuru used to conduct round-robin tournaments of the game

Stay in tune with nature’s cycles and seasons as they teach us the lesson of patient waiting

We are born in debt and die in debt both financial and social

Make the most of the silver years as it is the most relaxing phase of life

While cherishing memories, we also need to prepare ourselves for the present and future

A college tour to the picturesque destination breaks the ice

Too many digital nannies are robbing us of the power of memory

The idioms in everyday usage display the creativity and punch of the tongues

The dreaded blue screen can throw life out gear in the most unlikeliest of places

They are the worst affected by alcoholism among men

Getting over the diminished capacity to empathise with or feel compassion for others

Domestic violence takes a psychological, emotional, financial and physical toll

When man’s best friend attacks children and infirm people

It’s the lifeblood of community identities and is vital for preserving cultural heritage

Bus lovers love their comfort zones, while those taking the train are more daring

Pets are living beings requiring consistent care and attention

How one ignored the imperfection of life by finding solace in the perfection of art

They act as symbols of beauty, success, and happiness, and their posts, stories, and videos are vehicles of meaning for the audiences

Soon after the school reopens, the pair turns brown in the slush and mud

A running joke is that a student with sloppy handwriting will probably become a doctor

From Nirbhaya to Abhaya, violence continue to be perpertrated against women in the country

A pigeon becomes a regular visitor to a terrace with lush foliage

The author’s croft by that name on the island of Jura is where he completed 1984

Media explore gender disparity largely, but it has failed to explicitly probe this transformative stage in a woman’s life

Consult it regularly to develop your own vocabulary

Birthdays are not just a celebration of the years gone by, but a reminder to live fully, no matter what age one is

When Sivaji Ganesan fans locked horns with Dilp Kumar admirers

It is a case of damned if you do and damned if you don’t

On World Heart Day, September 29, random thoughts on keeping the ticker ticking

Kozhikode’s history has deep literary roots

Teachers must strike the right balance to foster inclusivity and bridge the cultural, linguistic and learning gaps