Rameshinder Singh Sandhu

Spice of life | Kindness, where happiness of a different kind is hidden

The more we roll out kindness, the better we feel and the better we become. The world desperately needs it. Happiness is also hidden in these gestures

Spice of life | Life opens up to those who open up to life

It’s said in Japan people never retire. After their official work life has ended, they continue to do something, especially what they love to do, even late into their 90s

Guest column| Remembering mother, my perennial lighthouse

With my mother’s passing, our home reverted into a house, mere brick and mortar, a shell of its former self; after all, it was my mother, who had kept us all together

Spice of Life | From strangers to family on a spiritual journey

At the bus boarding point, there were devotees, young and old, from almost everywhere, and I was the only local but didn’t look like one, for I was holding a camera and a diary

Mission Green: Go for a tree, wherever you go

Spice of Life: With hands soaked in soil, I told them, “It’s your new home and you will be immensely loved.” I knew with every plantation, I was forming a special bond with the place, too.

Looking at life through a theatrical lens

Guest Column | Each one of us is always part of some scene or the other; What matters is our contribution to the scene we are in and what we decide to learn from it

Bolt from the blue: When Usain called up for dinner

Spice of Life | The real stress, however, was during the late-night shifts when the attendant also had to play the role of a chef, juggling with the night menu which consisted of mainly salads, burgers and some fried treats

Magic of being among nature’s colourful joys

Spice of Life: Every time I meet the flowers, they greet me, with all their jubilance. Just peacefully observing the flowers is utterly soothing; the names of most of which aren’t known to me

Gujarat Titans' Roy breaks silence, explains reasons for opting out of IPL 2022

Days after the several reports made the claim, Gujarat Titans' Jason Roy released a statement on Tuesday to confirm the news of him pulling out of IPL 2022

Turn away from the siren song of sugar

Guest Column | His words were like a wake-up call for me and I recalled that many of my relatives were suffering from an array of health complications due to diabetes.

Wonders of walking: A companion like no other

Spice of Life: Whenever I’m looking for a solution to a problem, I know walking will surely help, and it always does

Four magical words that became a part of my life

Spice of Life: Nothing could be better than the gifts that help one evolve. More the mind evolves, the better the journey of life becomes

Kila Raipur readies for the birth of its library

Spice of Life: Despite the discouragement from some villagers, who felt no one may visit the library, the youth club members went on to pursue their dream

Talent in each one of us needs constant honing

Spice of Life: If we have a strong self-belief in our dreams and ourselves, we can never be affected by the pressures around us. Self-belief keeps us connected to our passion

Travel diaries: A therapy, meditation like no other

Spice of Life: I land on pages that hold stories of unique tours, from the Boeing factory in Seattle to a graveyard visit in a Washington town

Brush with writing: A drop of ink may make a billion think

SPICE OF LIFE: A good writer is one who lives in the present, an observer, a voracious storyteller with the ability to draw lessons from all kinds of experiences

Long and short of phone calls, does it ring a bell?

SPICE OF LIFE: When the phone was tied to a wire, we were free. When the phone got free from the wire, we got tied to it

Fear defeats more people than any other thing in the world

SPICE OF LIFE: The pandemic has enveloped most of us in fear despite the choice to remain calm. Fear is no panacea, instead it only snatches away our peace

Guest Column: Adding years to life and life to years with gardening

According to a National Geographic article, researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School in England analysed data from 10,000 city dwellers and found that those living near green spaces reported less mental distress

DMCH to conduct study on hearing loss among traffic cops in Ludhiana

The study will also aim to find out high level noise zones in the city and offer preventative measures to cops to save ears from excessive traffic noise

Unchecked use of pressure horns may cause hearing loss among residents in Ludhiana

There is also no check on roads surrounded by schools, hospitals, senior citizens’ homes and several residential areas, despite having sign boards stating ‘no horn zone’.

Stuck in time, three major museums of Ludhiana district fail to impress

Ludhiana: 86-year-old is pillar of strength for Punjabi Sahit Akademi library

“My love for books since childhood and passion for work encouraged me to be here. I never wanted to sit idle. So, after retirement, I approached then PSA president SS Johl who was kind enough to take me on board,” said Prem Singh Bajaj.

Youngsters vie for top spot at turban-tying contest on Baisakhi in Ludhiana

Turban is not an ordinary piece of cloth rather it is a symbol of one’s pride and religion. It is an article of faith symbolising self-respect, courage and tradition. And this Baisakhi, a large number of youngsters hailing from different pockets of the district got an opportunity to showcase their turban tying skills in two different contests organised at Kila Raipur village and Sarabha Nagar Gurdwara of the city on Thursday.

Absence of toilet at tourist office in Ludhiana leaves visitors harried

Ever since Punjab heritage and tourism promotion board (PHTPB) inaugurated its local tourist office in the historical clock tower building at Chaura bazaar, it has been lacking the basic facility of a toilet, much to the inconvenience of visitors who are forced to scout for the same in the overcrowded market around.

World Theatre Day: Ludhiana’s 51-year-old Balraj Sahni Theatre in a shambles

Located at Punjabi Bhawan and a part of Punjabi Sahit Akademi (PSA), it was once a stage for renowned plays where noted actors of Punjabi film industry including Nirmal Rishi, who was conferred with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2012, and Sardar Sohi began their acting careers.

Women empowerment will make sense when all women get equal opportunities: Sharmila Tagore

For veteran Bollywood actor Sharmila Tagore, celebration of ‘women empowerment’ or simply saying that today women are no less than men would make more sense when women from every echelon from our society will know what their rights are, what empowerment really means and most importantly getting opportunities like several empowered modern women of the country and the world. 

Social media use for exam preparation a hit among students in Ludhiana

Excess of everything is bad but a sensible use of anything can prove beneficial. With final examinations underway, social networking platforms that are generally considered a bane have turned into a boon for many students who prefer using them as a constructive tool for exchanging notes and clarifying doubts during final revision hours. Not only the students residing in urban areas prefer using social media tools like Facebook and WhatsApp for exam preparation but its popularity is also increasing among students coming from rural areas.

Little ‘Bhagat Singh’ basks in new-found celeb status

“I awoke one morning and found myself famous,” said Lord Byron, British poet and politician. This perfectly resonates with how 10-year-old Agamvir Singh (in turban) found instant fame after he appeared as little Bhagat Singh alongside singer Gurdas Maan in the video of his latest song ‘Punjab’.

Punjab: Shivratri brings spurt in milk sales in as devotees appease the Lord

Shivratri celebrations are deemed incomplete unless an offering of milk is made to Lord Shiva. The fervour on Friday brought cheer to dairy owners and milk sellers, and was reflected in sales made by milk plants across the state.