Skip to content
Skip to content
Skip to content
Thursday, October 29, 2026
29 October, 2026

RAISINA HILL

Leading India®

  • Home
  • Politics & Economy
    • News Digest
  • Podcast
  • Opinion
  • Life & Culture
  • Lit & Arts
  • Environment
  • Obit
  • EduSmart
  • #2Words
QUICK READ
  • In One Photograph, an Ice Cream. In Another, a Nation’s Sorrow.
  • When Delhi Heard the Footsteps of Democracy
  • Obit: Nana Patekar
  • When the Spinning Wheel Met the Song
  • By What Right?

Life & Culture

From myth to modernity, the question remains: by what right can one person claim another's body, dignity or autonomy?
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

By What Right?

By Divya Dixit, September 19, 2026 Comment(0)

From Draupadi to Mathura, Bhanwari Devi, Bilkis Bano and the digital age, the story of sexual violence is also a story of entitlement, silence and power. The question remains brutally simple: By what right?

AUDA Auditorium, Shela ahead of the Ukel Foundation launch.
Life & Culture Politics & Economy

Ukel Foundation to Launch in Ahmedabad, Taking Legal Awareness Beyond the Courtroom

By Neeraj Bhushan, September 19, 2026 Comment(0)

Gujarat-based Ukel Foundation will officially launch on September 27 in Ahmedabad, with a mandate to spread legal awareness and mediation across schools and communities.

A reflection on neighbourhood debates, disagreement and the value of asking uncomfortable questions.
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

When a Neighbourhood Discussion Becomes Too Uncomfortable

By Divya Dixit, August 18, 2026 Comment(0)

A neighbourhood WhatsApp debate about a proposed liquor outlet reveals larger questions about democracy, representation, public policy and whether communities truly welcome disagreement.

A middle-aged person looking into a mirror without glamour or excessive styling.
Life & Culture Politics & Economy

Why Have We Become So Afraid of Ageing?

By Divya Dixit, August 17, 2026 Comment(0)

Wrinkles aren’t the problem. The fear of wrinkles is. This thought-provoking essay explores how beauty, technology and social expectations have turned ageing into something to fight instead of something to embrace.

a father and his grown daughter sharing a quiet conversation
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

My Father Said Nothing About the Gaalis

By Divya Dixit, August 2, 2026 Comment(0)

A heartfelt story about courage, family and why intent matters more than appearances.

A democracy cannot flourish if half its citizens are expected to speak only within invisible boundaries drawn by others. A society that is uncomfortable with women asking difficult questions will eventually become uncomfortable with anyone asking difficult questions.
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

The Greatest Red Flag Isn’t Politics, It’s How We Treat Women

By Divya Dixit, July 29, 2026 Comment(0)

Political affiliation tells us little about character. The real test is how people treat women when they disagree with them.

High-performing workplaces and successful societies are built not only on competence but also on consideration.
Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

The Lost Art of Consideration

By Divya Dixit, July 8, 2026 Comment(0)

As technology accelerates and life grows busier, quiet acts of consideration are becoming increasingly rare. Yet these simple gestures continue to define the true character of individuals and societies.

Parent and Child sorting household waste
EduSmart Environment Life & Culture Opinion Matters Politics & Economy

What a Carbon Footprint Game Taught Me About Parenting and the Planet

By Shashi Bhushan, July 1, 2026 Comment(0)

A simple classroom game on carbon footprints left one parent questioning whether schools alone can prepare children for an environmentally responsible future.

Why do we regret the things we didn't do far more than the things we actually did?
Life & Culture Politics & Economy

There are better ways to cope with mistakes and missed opportunities

By Neeraj Bhushan, June 23, 2026 Comment(0)

We all make mistakes, but dwelling on them shouldn’t stall our future. Harvard experts reveal how to master our psychological immune system and turn past regrets into life-changing growth.

We drink when we're happy, we drink when we're sad. But what does science actually say about moderate drinking?
Life & Culture Politics & Economy

A Clearer Picture of Drinking and Disease: Beyond the Blanket Advice

By Neeraj Bhushan, June 23, 2026 Comment(0)

Is alcohol ever safe? New Harvard research reveals the true risks of drinking.

Reclaiming space and identity: Literature continues to be reshaped by diverse and authentic female voices.
Life & Culture Literature & Arts Politics & Economy

Voices Unbound: Gender and Women’s Writing

By Jia Bhatia, June 23, 2026 Comment(0)

Women’s writing is more than a literary category—it is a powerful act of reclaiming identity and voice. Discover how diverse female narratives continue to challenge societal norms.

If you or a loved one is struggling with anxiety, remember—you are not alone.
Life & Culture Politics & Economy

Fighting Anxiety: You Are Not Alone

By Geetanjali Kaul, June 21, 2026 Comment(0)

Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety is common, but you aren’t alone. Discover critical panic attack symptoms, expert recovery advice, and professional resources.

Support Us

Support Independent Journalism | Leading India®

Trulli

We tell the stories you want to hear
  • About Raisina Hill
  • Contact us
  • Share News
  • Subscribe our Newsletter
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Podcast
  • Quotes
  • Support Us
  • Leading India®
  • About
  • Contact
  • Tips
  • Newsletter
  • Advertise
  • Careers
  • Quotes
  • Podcast
  • Be a Friend
© Raisina Hill 2009-2026. Powered by G Caffe