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Bihar Hasn’t Defeated the COVID-19 Pandemic, It Has Hidden it for the Sake of Electoral Politics
Low testing, poor medical surveillance and lack of political will are behind significantly low reportage of COVID-19 cases in Bihar, but are by no means indicative of the end of the pandemic in the state.Ground Report | Dilapidated Healthcare and Stunted Development: A Ground Report from Bihar’s Bikram Constituency
Anish Ankur - 0With a trauma centre that hasn’t been inaugurated two decades after its construction, the promise of portable water a distant dream and development stunted, here is a ground report from Bikram constituency near Patna.Bihar Witnesses Election for Eight Legislative Council Seats Amidst Approaching Assembly Elections
Anish Ankur - 0Bihar Assembly elections are around the corner and amidst the hustle bustle of the upcoming elections, polling for eight legislative council seats was recently conducted.Opposition Asks BJP in Poll Bound Bihar: “Will Indians Who Didn’t Vote for BJP Not Get Free COVID Vaccine?”
As part of its election manifesto the BJP has promised to provide free COVID vaccine to people in Bihar if it comes to power, this has attracted criticism from Opposition parties across the political spectrum.In New Political Fire, TMC and BJP Lock Horns Over Demand for Presidential Rule in West Bengal
Union Home Minister Amit Shah justifies demand for imposition of presidential rule in West Bengal while CM Mamata Banerjee looks at it as political vendetta ahead of upcoming assembly polls.
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Bihar Hasn’t Defeated the COVID-19 Pandemic, It Has Hidden it for the Sake of Electoral Politics
Low testing, poor medical surveillance and lack of political will are behind significantly low reportage of COVID-19 cases in Bihar, but are by no means indicative of the end of the pandemic in the state.Are We Destined to Live with Violence?
Is it ever possible to combat violence, and find ourselves in a world that generates love, calmness and peace?The Need to Look Beyond the Guru-Shishya Paradigm: The Need of Our Times
While embedded in Indian cultural history, the Guru-Shishya parampara needs to be rethought and critically examined today not to condemn or praise but to delve deep into its roots.Social Suffering and Social Justice: A Sociological Reflection
The following piece highlights the aspects of social suffering and societal justice through the prism of sociological understanding.
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EXCERPT | Viewing Yourself As Like an Illusion
Dalai Lama - 0In an age that worships the cult of narcissism—say, the belief that “I” am the doer, or “I” exist in my power, wealth and status, it is important to be reminded of the illusory nature of this “I” and its impermanence.The American Struggle: Jacob Lawrence at The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Jacob Lawrence is among the most recognized and celebrated African American painters of the twentieth century and the piece takes us on an exploration of his magnificent works.Born into Brothels: Calcutta’s Red Light Kids- Understanding Humanity and Compassion Through the Eyes of a Filmmaker
By looking at and reviewing a documentary on the life and hardships of a prominent Red Light area in Kolkata, the author raises pertinent questions on humanity, compassion and the human sentiment.Louise Gluck Wins the 2020 Nobel Prize in Literature
As the American poet wins the Nobel Prize, we share one of her most known poems with our readers.Recalling the Inspiring Saga of Women Revolutionaries in India’s Freedom Movement
Women played an important part in India’s independence struggle and it is time we recall their tremendous contributions towards the attainment of the nation’s freedom.- CINEMA
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The Questions of Foundational Literacy and Numeracy in the NEP 2020
The following article is the third in a multi-part series on the NEP 2020 and it raises fundamental questions on aspects of literacy and numeracy in the document.Online Learning: An Exclusively Inclusive Attempt to Cope with the Pandemic
The online mode of teaching-learning seems to have become the predominant cult in our times but how viable is the 'new normal’?The Idea of Early Childhood Care and Education as Enshrined in NEP 2020
The following article focuses on Early Childhood Care and Education as discussed in NEP 2020.Examining the Implications of the FYUP on Indian Higher Education : A Reflection on the NEP 2020
The author examines the implications of FYUP on higher education and reflects on the NEP 2020 in this context.Understanding the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) – The First Glimpse
The following article is a part of a series that attempts to understand the primary goals and principles that underline the NEP 2020.
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Ground Report | Dilapidated Healthcare and Stunted Development: A Ground Report from Bihar’s Bikram Constituency
Anish Ankur - 0With a trauma centre that hasn’t been inaugurated two decades after its construction, the promise of portable water a distant dream and development stunted, here is a ground report from Bikram constituency near Patna.The Appalling Educational Status of Muslims in India Needs Urgent Attention
The appalling educational status of Indian muslims must be worked upon through sustained efforts for the dissemination and democratisation of educational opportunities.Invoking the Essence of Goddess Durga: Beyond Brute Masculinity and Assertive Nationalism
This time of the year brings with it the celebration of the feminine, but can this celebration be meaningful if we don’t look beyond the dual forces of brute masculinity and confining nationalism?Precarious Lives, Invisible Deaths and Political Apathy: What India’s Migrant Crisis and State Neglect Speak of Our Times
The lack of data on the migrant crisis and the intensity of the challenges posed by the pandemic highlight the elitist governmental narrative and the negligence of the common man’s voice.From Cradle to Grave: The Pain and Agony of Gendered Violence Against Women in India
From birth to old age, women in India are victims of sexual assault and social violence, highlighting the pathologies of a culture that worships the goddess but demeans the woman of flesh and blood.
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Commenting on Grim Picture of Indian Economy Projected by IMF, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre
Given the tremendous economic fallouts of the coronavirus pandemic, Rahul Gandhi critics the Centre over falling per capita GDP as projected by IMF.Walls of Poverty & Marginalisation Weaken Women’s Voice in Pandemic Governed Economy
Wasim Mirza - 0Poverty and marginalisation have pushed women into deeper dens of exploitation and voicelessness amid the coronavirus pandemic.Democracy and the Question of Viable Participation in a Pandemic Hit Indian Economy
This article looks at the various economic and structural issues facing India in a coronavirus hit world and possible potentials for the resurgence of a democratic voice.Mukesh Ambani is Now the Sixth Richest Person in the World, But What Does it Mean for the Last Man on India’s Economic Ladder?
While Mukesh Ambani becomes the sixth richest person in the world, a Dalit farmer-couple in Madhya Pradesh consumes pesticide and commits suicide. The India of the skyscraper and the slum below have become more distant amid the pandemic than ever before.How Trust and Regulation Play Key Roles in the Banking System: Lessons from the Yes Bank Crisis
The recent Yes Bank crisis brings back to the table the centrality of trust & regulation as the foundations stones of a successful banking system.
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