The Toddy Elixir
Toddy is a kind of country liquor made out of juice extracted from tall palm trees. Being an organic substance, healthwise it is harmless....
10 to Russia, 16 to the West: Breaking Down the Complex US-Russia-Germany Prisoner Exchange
On August 1, a significant prisoner exchange occurred between Russia and several Western countries, primarily the United States and Germany. Ten individuals returned to...
Katihar Chronicles: A Childhood Drenched in Darkness But Lit by Adventure
The story of Lahore and Jalandhar, narrated by some of my colleagues, reminds me of my own school days. Since I was not lucky enough to belong...
Soldiering On: How Kumaoni Braveheart Soni Bisht Conquered Grief to Earn Commission in the Indian Army
This is an incredible story of 26-year-old Haldwani girl Soni Bisht, d/o retired Sub Kundan Singh of the Brigade of Guards Battalion. Happily married...
The Secret Life of Putin: Lavish Palaces, Loyal Guards, and Unending Paranoia
A luxurious, 190,000-square-foot complex that was built at the cost of $1.3 billion and which hosts a hidden mansion by the Black Sea owned...