The month of July has now started. Just recollected that the Baghdad city was founded in the month of July,…
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Shops Without Shopkeepers in Mizoram
While the law enforcement authorities continuously try to thwart attempts of theft and loot, a story about trust in India’s…
Breakfast Trail in Kolkata
My son, Judhajit and I are foodies who love to experiment and try out new cuisine whenever we can. Last…
Desert Safari in Dubai
There was a discussion among my friends on desert safari today. I recollected my experience some 13 years ago when…
Erbil Citadel: One of the Longest Continuously Inhabited Sites in the World
During a discussion with my friends in the morning on some history, the reference of Erbil Citadel came into our…
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COVID-19: A Knightian Uncertainty
While we are inherently used to dealing with risk in our economic activities, few are prepared for total unpredictability. The…
We aren’t the only ones, the Sun is also in Lockdown
While we on Earth suffer from coronavirus, our star — the Sun — is having a lockdown all of its…
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Impact of COVID-19: Reverse Migration in India
A very visible fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is the reverse migration, which could end up being hard to reconcile…
Budaun: A sleepy town with a vibrant history
While chatting with my school friend, Ashish Bannerji a few days ago, Budaun (pronounced as Badayun) came into our discussions.…
Social Bubble: Welcome Development or Social Nightmare?
Drastically limiting people's contact with others seems to be helping the countries stem the spread of the Coronavirus. But as…
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