Monthly Archives: September 2018

WORLD Yemen has been at the centre stage of conflict for over three years and the devastating condition of its people demands the immediate interest of the global community for restoring peace and democratic values in the contested terrain.

AADHAAR Today the Supreme Court gave its much awaited judgement over the Aadhaar. The Aadhaar scheme had been engulfed in controversy ever since it was conceived and this makes the final judgement upon the Aadhaar of prime relevance to the nation and its people.

POLICY MAKERS The criminalisation of Indian politics has led to a deadlock in the democratic culture of the nation, making it impossible for people to hold accountable representatives with criminal records. Public accountability accompanied by a vigilant citizenry can help decriminalise Indian politics. Priyanka Yadav

CASTE | In an Uttar Pradesh school when children refuse a meal cooked by a Scheduled caste woman, it speaks about the paradox of our culture and the absence of interventions that bring about grassroot transformation.

ANALYSIS The Rafale Deal has led to controversial allegations and counter-allegations in the realm of Indian politics; here is a breakdown of the controversial deal.

VIEWPOINT | In this argumentative piece, the author has questioned the way the JNU administration has trivialized the meaning of the Nehru Memorial Lecture by inviting the much-hyped Sadhguru to speak on 'youth and truth'. Avijit Pathak

CRITICAL INSIGHT | From 1932-1933 Gandhi spun cotton through his Charkha in Yarvada Prison, Pune. The Charkha symbolized the Gandhian dream of village self-sufficiency and empowerment – today as a letter written by Gandhi to a friend in Gujarat is auctioned for an exorbitant fee, it is time to reflect on the uncomfortable relationship that the generation shares with Gandhi.

GENDER It is indeed a shame that even as we live in the 21st century, women continue to be ostracized and discriminated against through the archaic and oppressive practice of witchcraft. Ramya Trivedi

EDUCATION The significance of the discipline of history transcends time and space and when communicated adequately, it can leave a great impact on the mind of the learner. Here is an analytical piece on the critical importance of history and how it can be made meaningful. Sundaresh D.S

REPORTAGE The mid-night raid and detention of students and faculty at Manipur University shows the degeneration of the sanctity and position of higher education in the nation. While it does raise questions about the priorities of the state, it also brings to light the combined struggle of teachers and students at the university.