Body language and mental health: A psychologist’s perspective gsmonly4u April 28, 2026Human communication extends far beyond spoken words. As psychologists, we often observe that what remains unspoken—our gestures, posture, fa... Continue Reading
Is the Bengali bhadralok ready to swap his jhalmuri for dhokla? gsmonly4u April 28, 2026An election like never before in Bengal. Never did the state see electoral roll revision to the extent it saw this time in the runup to the ... Continue Reading
Change your destiny by changing your karma gsmonly4u April 27, 2026Great gurus don’t say, “Believe only what I say, follow only me!” The most evolved spiritual teacher in the world is one that says—“Don’t be... Continue Reading
From Russian twists to political poses gsmonly4u April 26, 20268am: After 20-odd years of yoga, I’ve started lifting weights. This whole personal trainer business baffles me. I invite someone home, offer... Continue Reading
Post Maoist future: Chhattisgarh now needs a Sevagram and Shanti Van gsmonly4u April 26, 2026Two years ago, when we set out on a three-month peace journey, people in many villages of Bastar had organised meetings in their village’s g... Continue Reading
Farfetched dreams through mismatched crossroads gsmonly4u April 25, 2026As the annual board results season knocks on our doors, it brings with it a familiar frenzy—a high-stakes atmosphere where dinner table conv... Continue Reading
Explained: Newspapers as Archives – Caste, Representation, and the Writing of Bihar’s Freedom Struggle gsmonly4u April 24, 2026The term “archive” is derived from the Greek word “archaeion”. The word “archeion” derives its etymology from the word “arch,” which origina... Continue Reading
Gandhi’s plate: Where ethics meets nutrition gsmonly4u April 23, 2026When we think of Mahatma Gandhi, we often remember his role in India’s freedom struggle. However, beyond politics, Gandhi Ji was deeply inv... Continue Reading
#71: The new rules of heart health — Part 4 – Medication, the calcium scan, and who needs what gsmonly4u April 21, 2026In Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this 4-part series, we covered the CKM framework (the heart–kidney–metabolic connection), cardiovascular ri... Continue Reading
Self-praise is no recommendation, may be marketing gsmonly4u April 19, 2026Sometimes, an innocent self-recommendation becomes a recommendation or marketing. I had passed Matriculation in 1966 from a remote village g... Continue Reading
Hormuz is not just a strait, it is a test of strategic nerve gsmonly4u April 18, 2026When we hear about rising tensions in the Middle East—especially around the Strait of Hormuz—the story is usually framed as military threats... Continue Reading
Kaikeyi, Manthara and the grace hidden in blame gsmonly4u April 15, 2026By Shambo Samrat Samajdar and Shashank Joshi Some names in our epics are spoken with reverence. Others are spoken with discomfort. Kaikeyi a... Continue Reading
Why biologic injections changed injury and arthritis care gsmonly4u April 13, 2026The biologics movement mostly started with hyaluronic acid (HA) in 1997. This natural lubricant of joints and tissues was created from chick... Continue Reading
I must be the Change: Ideas for reflection by study circles – simple ‘self-awareness’ exercise to ‘manage our thoughts’ towards the ‘best’ gsmonly4u April 13, 20261) Simple Exercise to Know Thyself: Activity 1: Raise your hand and ask yourself the question: Am I the hand? What is the answer you get? Ar... Continue Reading
India just lit a nuclear fire that could burn for a hundred years gsmonly4u April 13, 2026On 6 April 2026, inside a contained steel vessel on the southern coast of Tamil Nadu, something quietly extraordinary happened. A controlled... Continue Reading
My Take 5 (Edition 65): The week that was in international affairs gsmonly4u April 11, 2026After a short break, welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week, we are coverin... Continue Reading
Turkey weathers the Middle East war and comes out a winner gsmonly4u April 10, 2026Turkey is navigating a complex landscape of security challenges and geopolitical transformation, as recent developments highlight both inter... Continue Reading
Keralam is vexed with both LDF and UDF politics of misgovernance. It is ready to consider BJP’s politics of development for Vikasita Keralam gsmonly4u April 09, 2026As is mandated by Constitution, Keralam, erstwhile Kerala, is in quinquennial election mode and its electorate has enthusiastically particip... Continue Reading
‘How I did it’ gsmonly4u April 09, 2026When Apoorva Agarwal decided to study abroad, she aspired to build her already successful career in the auditing and taxation space. Having ... Continue Reading
Mamata Banerjee’s playbook: Focus on non-serious issues gsmonly4u April 08, 2026Over the past few days, there has been a huge uproar across the country regarding two campaign issues related to West Bengal legislative ass... Continue Reading