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Part 1/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction
Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.Part 2/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction
Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.Why Banks Write Off Loans Worth Billions for the Rich but Threaten Farmers with Arrest for Small Defaults
The article looks at how often our banks are seen waiving off multi-crore loans of the rich and penalising farmers for even the smallest defaults.As Elections Draw Closer, Punjab Congress must get House in Order
Before it is too late, the Punjab Congress must reorganise and reorient to gain the most out of this electoral opportunity.Understanding the Predicament of Afghanistan: The Need to Look Deeply
From fiction to news Afghanistan has always attracted public attention but given its unique political trajectory, can we understand the predicament of its people sensitively?
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Why its not the children who are failing but the system itself
Large scale failure in State Board Examinations compels us to raise pertinent questions on decadence of educational infrastructure and shallow notions of success and failure.Part 1/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction
Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.Part 2/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction
Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.What it takes to be a Labourer: May Day and the Plight of the Ordinary in the National Capital
May 1st is internationally celebrated as Workers' Day marking the tremendous efforts and historic contributions of workers during the labour movement.
- CULTURE
A Tribute to Mallu Swarajyam: An Ordinary Woman with Extraordinary Vision
A one-woman army, a fearless agent of change and a relentless fighter for justice, Mallu Swarajyam’s contributions will continue to change lives for generations to come.Why can’t we remember our early childhood?
Most of us don’t have any memories from the first three to four years of our lives – in fact, we tend to remember...The Sociology of Bharat Dogra’s Literary Creations
Through his stories and novellas, Bharat Dogra makes it possible—the confluence of political sociology and literary imagination.How the West Discovered the Buddha
The article looks at how Buddhism as a way of life has gained currency in the West and the appeal it holds for its people.Philosophical Songs of Hindi Cinema
The article walks us through some of the popular songs from Indian cinema where the lyrics convey deep and profound messages- CINEMA
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Stop ‘Labelling’ and Start ‘Believing’: Towards the Academic, Social and Psychological Development of Learners
Students perform well, not when they are discouraged and labelled but when they get a warm, loving and supporting environment from teachers.Co-creating a Compassionate Space for Learning
Is it possible to create a compassionate and loving space that nurtures the spirit of learning? Here is an account of expereinces from a two-day visit to Thulir, a centre for learning in Sittilingi,Tamil Nadu ,that the writer recently undertook.Barbie doll that honors Ida B. Wells faces an uphill battle against anti-Blackness
Will the new Barbie to honor Ida B. Wells – the famed 19th-century Black journalist and anti-lynching crusader become as popular as the fair and blonde headed Barbie?Walking with Gandhi’s Ideas on the Development of the Mind, Body and Heart
The article encourages us to rethink our fetish with the decoration and beautification of the body without paying attention to the growth of spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Looking at Gandhi's ideas on the same, the writer raises important questions.Reimagining Early Childhood Education (ECE) in post-COVID India
The COVID-19 pandemic jolted the Indian education system effecting the learning trajectories of lakhs of Indian students, the piece urges us to rethink early childhood education in the post-pandemic world.
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A Life of Mindfulness and Compassion: Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh
We recently lost Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the most widely loved and revered spiritual teachers of our times, here is an article remembering his glorious journey.Women’s Claim over Professional Aspirations take a toll Amid Taxing Work from Home Culture
Women’s struggles to live up to professional commitments have become harder amid the pandemic as the boundaries between the home and the workspace disappear.DTC’s Restrictions on Passenger Intake in COVID-19 Protocol is Exclusivist
While keeping passengers under restrictions in Delhi’s public transport may be a step to ensure that COVID-19 is at bay, is the new protocol turning anti-people?Understanding the Crisis of India’s ‘COVID-Orphans’
The massive impact of the pandemic has left countless children orphaned, can we choose to turn a blind-eye to their pathological state and resultant vulnerability?Juhi Chawla’s Lawsuit Against 5G Refreshes the Debate on Adverse Impact of Mobile Radiation
Actress Juhi Chawla’s recent lawsuit against the rollout of 5G in India refreshes the debate on its possible harmful impact on life on the planet.
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