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Monthly Archives: September 2017

A Fresh Approach to Teaching the English Language Innovatively

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Language is the essence of civilization and no human society can function without the passing on of language from one generation to the next. In the article that follows the author tries to suggest ways in which teaching the English language can be an innovative, engaging and fulfilling exercise.

The rise of selfie fatalities

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A man in Rourkela was trampled to death by an elephant with which he was trying to click a selfie. This is one among the many selfie-deaths that take place every day around the world. The question we want to ask is whether this can be understood in isolation or is this only the manifestation of a dormant social disease?

Why I am an Atheist – Bhagat Singh 1930

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On the occassion of the 111th birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh. We are publishing an excerpt from his most celebrated writing " Why I am an atheist?"

A Future that is better than the Present: Reminiscences of Childhood in the age...

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We live in times characterised by hyper-consumerism and the dominance of the market ideology amidst these circumstances how can we cultivate a consciousness among young learners that transcends the ethos of consumption? Let us explore the theme in what follows below.

The art of Louise Bourgeois

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Recently the art of Louise Bourgeois was exhibited at the museum of modern art in New York. Here, her work on the issue of patriarchy, sexuality and womanhood was in focus.

A Plea Against the Ruthlessness of Developement

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Humanity and nature must work in coordination to make sustainable living a possibility. With our tendency of excessive exploitation of nature and a desire for reckless growth we are bound to cause immense destruction to nature and subsequently to our own civilization. An alternative discourse is that of ecofeminism: a voice against the hegemony of aggressive developemntalism and a plea for sustainable futures. Here is an engaging excerpt from the book ‘Soil Not Oil’ by Vandana Shiva.

The Politics of Sardar Sarovar Dam and the Negligence of Humanitarian Concerns

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The Sardar Sarovar Dam was recently inaugurated by the Prime Minister despite the history of prolonged people’s movement against its construction. What does an event of this kind symbolise for the future of the country and the fate of its ordinary citizens?

A School where the Learner is Valued

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A.S. Neil was a Scottish writer and educationist who created the Sumerhill School in England in 1921 and it continues to be a model for progressive and democratic schooling even now. The school was based on the idea that learning communities must be inclusive spaces where children do not fear adults, do not do things compulsively or feel regimented by routine. The Sumerhill is a space where free spirited education is practiced and the child is at the heart of his own educational process. Here is an engaging excerpt from A.S. Neil’s book ‘Sumerhill’ that explains his philosophy behind this iconic school.

Just 1 Paisa loan Waiver: a Draconian Joke?

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The farmer is the backbone of a nation like India which is not only an agrarian society but also one which has a tremendously large population to feed and sustain. Given these conditions it is impossible for India to actually neglect and take for granted its farmer community but today what we witness around us is the stark opposite of this as farmers in various states of the country such as Uttar Pradesh have been promised loan waivers to give them relief from massive agricultural losses but the meagre amounts that they finally did manage to receive after much waiting are only an insignificant portion of what was promised on paper. Are we not cracking a very poor joke at the Indian farmer?

Telangana Village has Toilets for Every Household but no Water Supply

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Open defecation is discouraged and toilets are built without water supply- what is the ordinary citizen expected to do? The story of Tenda village in Telangana reveals the paradox of the popular cleanliness campaign and shows us how we continue to have misplaced priorities even seventy years after independence.

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