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

A college tour to the picturesque destination breaks the ice

Antiquated stereotypes about the roles and responsibilities of women are a pain

Giving care and being cared for are essential for human well-being

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

It’s a Japanese tradition of viewing flowers in spring

What if your every action is surveilled?

An edge-of-the-seat drive through treacherous mountain roads

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

They are the worst affected by alcoholism among men

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

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

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

A visit to Nagmithong Nala near Kargil, where the threat of a glacial lake outburst flood looms large and Botkol Pass is set to become inaccessible

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

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 role reversal wrought by time

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

Potential sportspersons find government sponsorship hardly enough to sustain a living

Are our practices and actions pushing children away from languages?

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

Consult it regularly to develop your own vocabulary

A child may have great talent, but she is judged only by her marks

When Sivaji Ganesan fans locked horns with Dilp Kumar admirers

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

Kozhikode’s history has deep literary roots

Stringent discipline and control may fail to address the deeper emotional needs of children these days

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

The mind can be a double-edge sword, serving up both good and bad memories

More human development means more purchasing power and more demand for products

The machine was a precious possession, a symbol of hard work and determination

Tourism catalyses employment opportunities and infrastructure development, and provides a fillip to local communities

There is a gentle breeze that blows ever so often from the Kunda Betta and the old trees sway gently, as if in sheer delight

Lying often results in guilt, anxiety, or the fear of being caught

Treat mental health like an “account” with regular deposits of nurturing habits, thoughts, and actions

Why do we descend to the misogynistic use of ‘girlish’ and ‘womanly’ as labels to demean some of the complex disciplines?

Work on building your network, wear a smile and genuinely thank those who assist in your daily work

It’s no longer about confining women to the kitchen; it subtly disguises itself as praise for how well women juggle careers and family

Talking on the mobile phone while driving is tempting fate

Recognise it as the beginning of a new chapter in a woman’s life

They may seem inextricably intertwined, but their relationship is a complex interplay of a myriad forces

Doing easy things is wired into our psyche, but that is not enough

Sartorial preferences change from one era to another

How a simple fix was given the go-by and how it led to worries

Exploring the dream of crossing the borders brought on by inquisitiveness and curiosity

Whether working or not working, during daytime or at night, indoors or outdoors, they have the right to life and dignity

Aspirational India likes to flaunt snazzy cars, unmindful of the cost to environment