The politicisation of education
The politicization of education is not new in India or other parts of the world. In fact, political players attempt to strengthen their ideological support through the education system, even when they...
View ArticleWhat now? No idea
The worst thing, for US & all others, about Trump’s tariffs is the chaotic uncertainty they’ve produced Suspense over Trump’s tariffs is over, or is it? Anyone looking at bare numbers for clarity...
View ArticleWhat’s going on with Trump’s tariffs?
Imagine your school suddenly decides that students who bring snacks from outside have to pay a fee. The idea is to make more kids buy snacks from the school canteen. But then the school changes...
View ArticleDefamation and free speech
Imagine you’re playing a game at school, and someone starts saying untrue and mean things about you. That’s a bit like defamation—it’s when someone damages your reputation by saying false things. But...
View ArticleAurangzeb test
Thanks to the UP chief minister, we now have a simple and infallible method of identifying potential traitors The problem with traitors – apart from the fact that they are traitors – is that only...
View Article2 cases, 1 conclusion
Criminal defamation has a chilling effect on free speech. Civil law can protect right to reputation Two defamation cases decided within a week again highlight why criminal defamation is an unreasonable...
View ArticleFor India, tariff game’s just begun
Trump’s country-specific tariffs, varying from 10% to 54% – India’s been slapped with a 27% rate – can push investments in countries with lower tariff disadvantage. This may lead to the emergence of...
View ArticleIt looks worse for America than for India
Trump has three objectives in buckling down on his ‘Liberation Day’ imposition of global tariffs. They’ll lead to the revival of American industries. They’ll cut US trade deficit. They’ll help reduce...
View ArticleDeath and immortality, both evoke fear
By Narayani Ganesh A lot is discussed and debated about death and dying, and how most of us are so fearful of the end. Will it be painful? Will the end be sudden and peaceful...
View ArticleCopy + paste and repeat
The news about the economic surveys of a state being largely a copy-paste job with numerous sections verbatim repeat of yesteryears’ reports was met with a widespread derision. But should it be? Some...
View ArticleImperative of developing skilled youth to have an upper hand in today’s...
A nation’s growth is dependent on the capability of its workforce. To be globally competitive Indian youth therefore must be equipped to meet the present and future demands. In today’s rapidly evolving...
View ArticleThe gendered economy: The cost of being a woman – part 2
When motherhood and ambition come at a cost In Part 1 of this article, we explored how capitalism charges women more for existing, through the pink tax and wage gaps. In Part 2, we look...
View ArticleHyderabad’s green dilemma: Reclaiming lakes, erasing trees
Hyderabad is living a paradox. On one side, it is reclaiming encroached lakes, reviving rivers, and talking about sustainability. On the other, it’s felling century-old trees and flattening...
View ArticleHow protectionism, nationalism have now become the buzz words
It seems that everywhere one looks in the world, the extreme right is on the ascendance. Donald Trump’s ascension to the American presidency is not a culmination of winnings for extreme right...
View ArticleThe manufactured extremist — how Europe’s elites demonize reform while...
US The intellectual and moral lighthouse of Western civilization flourished in Europe during its history until it served as the continent of cathedrals and constitutions alongside philosophers and...
View ArticleWhat could a rights-based approach to education look like?
In education, success is often measured through outcomes, which can result in the exclusion of marginalised communities. Here’s how a rights-based approach could help. Discussions on outcomes-based...
View ArticleWhy regret when success could be yours
Every morning, brushing your teeth is a habit—something we do without question. It takes no effort and no motivation; we just do it. Now, think about folding your bedsheet every morning. Not difficult,...
View ArticlePolitics & protests
Right now, many people across India are protesting against a new law about Waqf properties (lands and buildings used for religious or charitable purposes in Islam). A Congress leader has even taken the...
View ArticleCheese to Taylor Swift, it’s an acquired taste
Likes and dislikes are shaped by the culture you live in Jackfruit has an honourable place in Indian cuisine, but to Babur it was “unbelievably ugly and bad tasting. It looks exactly like sheep...
View ArticlePolitics & protests
Anti-Waqf bill demos campaign fodder for oppn & BJP As Waqf amendments were challenged in Supreme Court on Friday, ongoing protests raised the heat on the bill in several cities. Every party will...
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