February 4, 2026

Devastating Cloudburst Strikes Uttarkashi — Entire Dharali Village Swept Away

On August 5, 2025, a sudden and violent cloudburst struck Dharali village near Harshil in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. In mere minutes—around 1:45 pm—a torrent of water and debris, estimated to be unleashed by over 100 mm of rainfall, cascaded down the Kheer Ganga catchment, transforming a peaceful settlement into a zone of …

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Don’t Think—Just Do It! A Witty, Charming, Fun-Loving Guide to Daring Greatly

Picture this: You’re standing at the edge of a diving board that feels about as stable as a Jenga tower in an earthquake. Below is the cool, inviting water of possibility—yet your brain is screaming, “What if you belly-flop? What if you belly-flop so spectacularly that you create your own …

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When Screens Replace Speech: Understanding How We Gave up Active Communication for Virtual Speed

Technology promised instant connection—but at what cost? With smartphones, messaging apps, and video calls now the norm, many of us opt for typing instead of speaking. The result: active communication—the nuance-rich, empathy-building, embodied practice of in-person dialogue—is fading. What drove this shift, and what are its consequences? The Issue: Why …

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