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“Declare what you are carrying!” the stern-looking customs officer at the US airport growled at me the other day, and

August 25, 2025

During the Second World War, stories were told of black marketers who hoarded cigarettes, butter, and sugar, and sold them

August 25, 2025

Last night, in the Poconos, near Lake Naomi, where we are holidaying, our camp fire burned bright. Sparks flew upward

August 24, 2025

China openly supported Pakistan in the recent Sindoor skirmish, right? But what do we see now? Our great nation rushing

August 22, 2025

Ah, so once again we cut the ribbon, light the lamps, and smile for the cameras as our Prime Minister

August 22, 2025

Dear People of India, clap, shout and rejoice! We are delighted to soon offer you a brand-new Vice President. Yes,

August 21, 2025

Ah, the joys of grandparenting! For the last few days, I’ve been surrounded by the children of my two daughters.

August 20, 2025

Ah, how easy it is nowadays to be guilty of “disrespecting the Constitution!” All you need to do is ask

August 19, 2025

He turned in bed and saw her silhouette against the dark. His wife, the psychologist, sat up, head bowed, thoughts

August 16, 2025

I remember as a child going to a part of the town I’d never seen before. My father walked ahead,

August 16, 2025

As I watch the US and Russia’s ongoing tiff, and India scampering between them like a schoolboy carrying notes between

August 15, 2025

Today, the tricolour will be hoisted. The brass band will play the Jana Gana Mana. Politicians will stand straight—well, as

August 14, 2025

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