The Crisis In Sri Lanka Must Serve As A Warning To It’s Neighbours
byThe economic crisis in Sri Lanka, which has its roots in the social engineering which was unleashed almost two decades ago.
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A Nice Man
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DhoomDham – The Art Of Rebellion
byDhoomDham, a political art form that originated from the grassroots, highlighted injustice meted to people & used folk art to bring about socio-political change.
The Bhagavad Gita As Part Of School Syllabus
byBy introducing the Bhagavadgita into school curriculum, the Gujarat government is violating the Constitution.
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byWhy is the India-Australia relationship growing from strength to strength? Ian Hall, Deputy Director (Research), Griffith Asia Institute, shares his thoughts.
Jahangir, The Opium Addict & Nur Jahan, The Empress
byHistory records Emperor Jahangir as one of the great Mughal Emperors while Nur Jahan is relegated to the shadows.
India’s Terrible Roads: How To Build A World-Class Network & Still Reach Net Zero
byIf India is to tap the potential of infrastructure development to stimulate growth, it needs to both make the green transition part of the programme & to look at the obstacles to making road-building succeed.
The Economic Cost Of Waterborne Diseases
byMajor dents in economic growth, caused by external factors like the pandemic, can be solved by paying attention to the long-term benefits of hygienic water.
Nature, Nurture & Us
byNature teaches; nature mends. Nature, as we all know & appreciate, is a unique entity. It emerged before civilisation.
The Song Of Despair
byPeople who lived in Kashmir for generations have had to flee & seek asylum elsewhere. Living in foreign lands, they look back at home and sing songs of despair.
Munich – The Edge Of War: A Period Film Relevant To Our Times
byMunich – The Edge of War, Christian Schwochow‘s film, explores the personal struggles of individuals coming to terms with the politics of conflict & war.
Bindi: A Symbol of Religious & Caste Oppression
byThe bindi, much like the Hijab, is a religious symbol. Rooted in religion, it symbolises caste oppression. Will the court ban Hindu girls from wearing the Bindi in schools?
The Dying Dictionary
byNowadays, Google does everything. But we must ensure that children are familiar with dictionaries & how to use them.
Leapfrog To Disaster
byThe frog is an ecological touchstone. A requiem to its existence could set a number of (in)adequately understood dominoes tumbling.