They Celebrated a Crash, India Honored a Hero (Tejas, Dubai, and National Character)

When Tejas went down in Dubai, an entire nation stood silent . India mourned a brave pilot , a son of the soil who never came home. In that...

Why India Still Needs 42 Squadrons (or More): Air Marshal Anil Chopra on Air Power, China, and the Two-Front Reality

How many fighter squadrons does India really need, and why does the number still matter? Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd.), a test pilot and f...

The Caged Bird’s Secret to Freedom

Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a merchant who owned a beautiful little bird. She stayed in a golden cage in his shop, and he...

The Lion Cub and the Lesson of True Courage: What Humanity Can Learn from the Wild

One quiet afternoon in the heart of the jungle, a young lion cub wandered out of his den, eager to explore the world. His golden eyes sparkl...

Why You Should Think About Financial Independence and Mini-Retirements

In today’s world, being time poor has become the norm for many. The idea of working non-stop without a break is often glorified as dedicati...

The Unsung Hands That Save Us

Charles Plumb, a decorated U.S. Navy fighter pilot, had flown 75 daring combat missions over Vietnam. Each time, he had soared into the ski...

The Day Alfred Nobel Read His Own Obituary – And Changed the World

  Alfred Nobel , the Swedish inventor of dynamite, had everything the world could offer — wealth, fame, and the comfort that comes from a l...

A Toast to Wit: When Words Were Sharper Than Swords

  In the polished halls of British Parliament during the early 1900s, where power suits met powdered wigs and the scent of tobacco clung to ...