Articles by Laasya Shekhar
How Tirumala's laddu became the temple's sacred offering
While it remains unknown who introduced the laddu in the temple, records show the prevalence of it from as early as 1790 AD
Published on Sep 23, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Bengaluru: Language as a marker of identity in a city that embraced migrants
As migration reshapes the city, Kannada speakers grapple with cultural displacement and the influence of Hindi, sparking a fight to preserve linguistic identity
Published on Sep 20, 2024 08:00 AM IST
ISRO’s latest satellite captures high-resolution images of Pune and Namibia
The Electro Optical-Infrared payload aboard ISRO’s latest Earth Observation Satellite, commenced its operations successfully
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Laasya Shekhar, Chennai
Andhra Pradesh’s capital region flooded: Why this is just the beginning
Amaravati, the ambitious new capital of Andhra Pradesh, has been severely impacted by flooding, with torrential rains inundating 25 out of its 29 villages.
Published on Sep 10, 2024 08:20 PM IST
FIRs filed against Malayalam film personalities: SIT’s work has only just begun
The Kerala government, which delayed the release of the Hema Committee report, has taken the first step towards addressing serious concerns by forming the SIT
Published on Aug 30, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Differently abled couples face uphill battle in adoption
From multiple rejections to extended wait periods, disabled parents go through a biased adoption system in India. In Tamil Nadu, only 11 disabled PAPs adopted children between April 2022 to July 2024. During the same period, 866 people without disabilities adopted children in Tamil Nadu.
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 04:53 PM IST
Laasya Shekhar, Chennai
Should Kerala rethink its monoculture practices?
As Wayanad faces devastating landslides, it's time for Kerala to reconsider its monoculture plantations.
Published on Aug 08, 2024 07:33 PM IST
Wayanad tragedy: How Kerala can improve its early warning systems for landslides
Union coal minister G Kishan Reddy recently said that the regional Landslide Early Warning System (LEWS) will be available nationwide by 2030
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 04:43 PM IST
Laasya Shekhar