Don’ts and Dos of Ladakhi Loos

Don’ts and Do’s, for Ladakhi Loos  Ashish Kothari  Ladakhi loos (LLs), or dry toilets, are one of the region’s many sustainable, traditional practices. I would have said ‘venerated’, except I’m not sure they have much spiritual significance. But ecological and…

Golden petals

Golden petals  “Are you sad, my friend?” Asked a voice behind me.  Startled, I turned away from my screenStartled, but not scared, for it was soft, comforting voice It was the amaltas tree outside my window.“We too grieve,” whispered the amaltas“Ours too…

PM Modi’s lesson in humility to the nation

PM Narendra Modi finally broke his silence on the allegations of sycophancy and self-aggrandisement surrounding the naming of a stadium in Ahmedabad after him. “These people are jealous. Actually I was not so keen on this anyway, but the love…