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The Joy of Becoming a “Senior” Indian

In India, turning 60 isn’t just a birthday; it is a promotion. You are officially inaugurated into the elite club of ‘Senior Citizens’—a designation that offers unparalleled perks, the supreme right to complain, and the freedom to finally stop caring about what the neighbors think.

Bitter Battle for a Sweet State

West Bengal has been described by ruling Trinamool as “the sweetest part of India”. It is inarguably a fitting epithet for a state which boasts some of the best desserts in the entire country – namely the delectable “roshogolla” – that spongy ball of cottage cheese marinated in sugar syrup which have often inspired rhymes and poems.

Nari Shakti must go beyond laws

Women’s empowerment is often spoken of in the language of legislation-laws passed, quotas reserved, and rights guaranteed.

Cooperation is now a global imperative

From early 2025 to now, the world has faced a dangerous new reality. Conflicts between countries are growing rapidly, and many of them are no longer fought only with guns and missiles.