Yearly Archives: 2018
MeToo amidst the Telegu Film Industry and the Unquestioned Misogynist Culture
The MeToo movement may have empowered women to speak against exploitation but the Telegu film industry has still a long way to go when it comes to gender sensitivity and the creation of egalitarian work cultures.
Right to Breach Privacy: Centre’s Surveillance Order
The new law is likely to breach privacy and raise several important concerns about the proper utilization of data. The hue and cry over the mandate by the Opposition has asserted that it will be an assault on privacy.
A Happy New Year to Mother Earth
Planet earth has for a long time nourished and protected humans along with several other species on earth. It is time to give back to nature and contemplate upon ways of dealing with it.
Delhi Metro Loses Stronghold of Commuters
The rapid fall in the commuters of Delhi Metro is a cause of worry because it was considered one of the major transportation channels in the city.
Bhupen Hazarika: A Musician who Made Boundaries Melt
CULTURE
The legendry singer-lyricist Bhupen Hazarika composed heart touching music that spoke of universal love and brotherhood. His music inspired generations all over the world.
The Ghost of Keezhvenmani Haunts Tamil Nadu Fifty Years after a Dalit Massacre
Keezhvenmani is still steeped with poverty, sporadic jobs, and erratic income. While the incident saw its representation in literature and movies, it has failed to remain fresh in the collective imagination of the subaltern in their demand for justice.
In the search of Mirza Ghalib
CULTURE
On Mirza Ghalib's 220th birth anniversary we are sharing with you an important piece in which the author is trying to find the relevance of Mirza Ghalib for the present times.
Governmental Negligence and Justice for the Aged
A significant breakthrough in the amount of pensions offered in the unorganized sector is overdue as it provides the basis of dignity for the elderly.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Suicides Remind Us of the Urgency of Educational Reformation
EDUCATION
It is shocking to note that 49 children have committed suicide from 2013-2017 at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas for a series of issues like family problems, unrequited love, depression among others.
Nation- Wide Bank Strike Hits Significant Services
More than 10 lakh bank employees across the nation have gone on strike opposing the merger of public sector banks and their growing dissatisfaction with wages.