Neeraj Bakshi, a 55-year-old recluse painter based in Delhi, finds inspiration in nature and the interconnectedness of the natural world. His latest series, Dreaming Animals, reflects on the universal suffering and experiences of the Kashmiri Pandit community, including his own family's displacement from Kashmir Valley in 1990. The 58-painting series was exhibited at Triveni Art Gallery in Delhi and also turned into a lyrical graphic poem. Bakshi's work calls for global understanding of conflicts and solidarity against violence and majoritarianism, drawing from his childhood memories, cultural influences, and personal experiences of displacement and conflict.

The article discusses a study concerning the Parkachik glacier in Ladakh, which is experiencing significant changes. The main focus is on the potential formation of three new lakes due to the retreat of the glacier. This phenomenon is attributed to subglacial over-deepening, a process where the ice melts faster than it can be replenished, leading to the creation of depressions that can fill with meltwater and potentially form lakes. The study highlights the ongoing effects of climate change on glacial landscapes and the possible environmental implications.

The article reflects on the work of Januarius Aloysius MacGahan, a reporter for the Daily News in 1876, who documented the atrocities committed by the Turkish Empire in Bulgaria. MacGahan's reports, which detailed the suffering of the Bulgarian people, were influential in bringing about political change in Europe. The article questions whether a journalist like MacGahan, who was deeply committed to the cause he reported on, could exist in today's journalism landscape. It suggests that the current demands for 'balanced' and 'fair' reporting might not accommodate the kind of 'mediated subjectivity' and 'journalism of attachment' that characterized MacGahan's work.