Two cases of capital punishment
The article examines the high-profile death row cases of Christa Pike and Nidal Hasan to highlight the ongoing ethical debate surrounding capital punishment in the United States. I…
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Pradeep Nair
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Not a tragedy, but averting one, became the bigger news
A Flydubai flight narrowly avoided a catastrophe after a co-pilot attempted to hijack the aircraft by stabbing the pilot mid-flight. Through the quick intervention of passengers an…
MDR fee on UPI: Why opposition's arguments are weak
The Indian government has introduced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), capped at ₹300, for UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000 to fund the maintenance and security of its rapidly …
Homemaker: Evolving definitions
A recent Karnataka High Court ruling has redefined "homemaker" as a gender-neutral role centered on providing emotional and structural stability to a family. The court established …
India at 79: Economic strides vs social realities
While celebrating India's economic progress as it nears its 80th year of independence, the author expresses concern over declining social tolerance and the rise of enforced nationa…
Being NBN
The author recently released *Being NBN*, a book compiling reminiscences and photographs that honor the multifaceted legacy of their late father, N Balakrishnan Nair. A dedicated C…
Back to busy days
After a period of retirement, the author has returned to work at a small newspaper to re-engage with the news cycle. He is now balancing this new professional routine with a book p…
Free social media coming to an end?
Meta is introducing new paid subscription plans, "Plus" and "Meta One," for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. These tiers will offer premium features such as advanced AI capabilit…
Hospital reviews are not like movie reviews
The story of Seema choosing a hospital despite her friends' warnings illustrates that medical experiences are highly subjective and personal. Ultimately, the article advises indivi…
Reflections - A to Z Challenge 2026
Inspired by a unique Rajasthani festival, the author spent the A to Z Blogging Challenge researching and writing about 26 strange and unusual Indian customs using credible sources.…
Zanskar: The river of two lives
The Zanskar River in Ladakh, India, undergoes a dramatic seasonal transformation, shifting from a summer rafting destination to a frozen ice highway known as the "Chadar" during wi…
Yana 'caves'
Located in Karnataka’s Sahyadri mountains, Yana features two massive black limestone monoliths believed by legend to have been blackened by the ashes of the demon Bhasmasura. The s…