It has been 25 years since Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two of her Sikh bodyguards.The impact on Indian history is undeniable: a nation mourned its beloved daughter and simultaneously…
One of the quietest, most peaceful places in the heart of Kolkata is Mother House.The non-descript building can be easily missed. The entrance on Lower Circular Road is far from…
A few years ago, my cousin's young wife told me that she looked forward to turning 50. Gasp.Silly, lass, I thought, struggling with the fact that I was indeed many…
The earthquake in Sumatra took me back to Gujarat. 2001. It was Republic Day -- January 26, when the earth shook so hard in the western Indian state that we…
I know several folks who were born today. They share their birthday with one of history's greatest men: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Otherwise known as Mahatma, the great soul.Check out Google…
