A 50th Anniversary Celebration Touched by Guru Ji’s Grace
Biswajeet Banerjee It was on 20 March that Lim called me from Bangalore. His voice carried a quiet excitement. “We are celebrating Ma and Baba’s fiftieth wedding anniversary on 28 March at…
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अयोध्या बाबरी ढाँचा गिरने की अंदरूनी कहानी
कल्याण सिंह नहीं चाहते थे कि बाबरी ढाँचा गिरे फिर क्यों रोक नहीं पाये। 6 दिसंबर 1992 की घटना भारतीय राजनीति और इतिहास की सबसे विवादित घटनाओं में से एक…
Media Visionaries Unveiled: Explore Insights from Industry Leaders
Biswajeet Banerjee in an interaction with Prof. Abha R. Dixit from Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow.
Great Mix-Up: The Strolley That Took a Wrong Turn—With Its Owner’s Help!
When Pankaj Bhaiya parked his car at Parking Lot Two of Chandigarh Railway Station, he cheerfully announced, “Apna apna samaan nikaal lo.” He popped open the boot, and we began…
“Kuch Kha Lijiye” — A Journey Through Warmth and Memories of Extended Family
As Mini and I stepped into Pankaj Bhaiya’s house in Kalka, I was immediately struck by the sight of two graceful ladies, standing with warm smiles to greet us. With…
We Were Boys Again: A Himachal Homecoming
As my car meandered through the pothole-ridden stretch between Kalka and Parwanoo, the driver glanced back and said, “GPS shows this road,” pointing towards a narrow side lane.I nodded, “Wahi…
From Calm Café to Concrete Walls: A Return to My University Past
As I stepped out of my Economics class at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, the crisp air of the early post-graduation days still felt new. I was walking absentmindedly, lost in…
Samosas Still Crisp, Memories Still Warm: My Return to Jwan Halwai in Solan
“Biswajeet, gana suna!” the girls from my class at Government Degree College, Solan, called out as they sat at Jwan Halwai’s shop. “Samosa khilao,” I shot back, grinning. They agreed…
Return to Shimla: A Journey Through Time
Last week was an emotional and nostalgic one. After 45 years, I returned to Shimla—the city where I spent my childhood and later pursued my post-graduation. It felt like walking…
Understanding the Controversy Surrounding CAA: Separating Fact from Fiction
In 2019, amidst heated debates and widespread protests, the Modi government introduced the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The legislation aimed to provide expedited citizenship to persecuted minorities from neighboring countries,…