Beneath the uniform and the gallantry award was a man of rare humility. There was no trace of bravado in Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, no attempt to wear his achievements on his sleeve.
The funniest part about pig politicisation is that it is based on ignorance. Hindus and Christians can eat all the pork they want and keep pigs as pets—that does not bother Muslims.
Electoral competition now appears dominated by welfare delivery and governance metrics, but ideology has not disappeared in Tamil Nadu. Instead, it has become strategic.
The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.
The World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is an opportunity to reassure that traditional medical systems remain accessible, and integral to a resilient, inclusive, and future-ready healthcare system.
Since the bulk of citizens did not regard drinking as a crime, they had no respect for the prohibition laws and did not cooperate with the police, wrote MV Venkata Rao in 1962.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
I really feel sorry to know that the Tram services in Kolkata is going to be stopped. I have my own nostalgia, as I was using the services extensively as student of The University of Calcutta, and as the Student of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in 60s. Tickets were affordable for very poor students like us. I wish sincerely that the State Govt introduce technical advancements to improve the services and retain it . It really is a common men’s transport, and a identifying symbol of Kolkata city life.
Unlike the RG Kar case where you called junior doctors stupid, here, your rage comes through.
This govt has no respect for anyone. They need to be ousted.
I am urging you as a Kolkata based correspondent to run a powerful series on the misdeeds of this govt. This has to be stop. Mamata and her coterie has to go. People of the state have the right to live a peaceful life. The longer mamata stays, the worse she will become.
I really feel sorry to know that the Tram services in Kolkata is going to be stopped. I have my own nostalgia, as I was using the services extensively as student of The University of Calcutta, and as the Student of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in 60s. Tickets were affordable for very poor students like us. I wish sincerely that the State Govt introduce technical advancements to improve the services and retain it . It really is a common men’s transport, and a identifying symbol of Kolkata city life.
Excellent article Ms. Monideepa!
Unlike the RG Kar case where you called junior doctors stupid, here, your rage comes through.
This govt has no respect for anyone. They need to be ousted.
I am urging you as a Kolkata based correspondent to run a powerful series on the misdeeds of this govt. This has to be stop. Mamata and her coterie has to go. People of the state have the right to live a peaceful life. The longer mamata stays, the worse she will become.