Whose didi are you, they’re asking
Tens of thousands of women have poured out into the streets across Bengal in a spontaneous initiative to not just reclaim the night. They are signalling to Mamata Banerjee that enough is enough. And...
View Article3 years on, Taliban’s still a pariah, but…
The establishment of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan three years ago following the ignominious withdrawal of US forces and the fall of the Ashraf Ghani govt has reversed many of the achievements of...
View ArticleRevamping disaster management in India: Key changes and innovations in new bill
In the past, disaster management in India was largely reactive, concentrating on relief and rehabilitation via the Calamity Relief Fund (CRF) and National Calamity Contingency Fund (NCCF). Catastrophic...
View ArticleCentral bank digital currency, financial inclusion in India
As India continues to evolve its financial landscape, Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) emerges as a potential tool to drive financial inclusion, particularly in a country where a significant...
View ArticleHave we failed our Women?
Despite 78 years of independence, we are yet to liberate ourselves from the stereotypes and prejudices that women counter in their day to day existence. Independence Day celebrations seem pointless...
View ArticleA Doctor’s rape in Kolkata: Inside the psyche of an Indian sexual predator
India went into an overdrive on 16th December, 2012 when Jyoti Singh, a 22-year-old physiotherapy intern, was beaten, gang-raped, and tortured in a private bus in which she was travelling with her male...
View ArticleTowards gender-just and queer-inclusive family law
Indian family laws can disadvantage women and queer individuals. Here’s how we can think of a more inclusive family law. Family laws regulate the most intimate aspects of our lives, such as marriage,...
View ArticleOxford vs Cambridge: Which is better for your future?
Oxford and Cambridge, two of the most prestigious universities in the world, have been synonymous with academic excellence for centuries. Both institutions have shaped countless leaders, scholars, and...
View ArticleBeing good is not good enough
In our journey through life, we often encounter situations that test our character and judgment. Here is the story of two nice people. One of them was Laddu Pinto, who was known as the helping...
View ArticleAnother Threat
GOI should be proactive in its response to Mpox WHO’s move to declare Mpox as a global health emergency should be taken seriously by GOI. Though this is the second time since 2022 that WHO...
View ArticleWatch Out for Mpox!
The World Health Organization (WHO) has sent out a warning about a disease called Mpox. They’re saying it’s a big deal and countries should pay attention. What’s Mpox? Mpox is a virus that can make...
View ArticleBig Elections Coming Up!
Exciting news! Two important states in India are getting ready for elections. These are Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). Haryana will have its voting all on one day. But J&K will have...
View ArticleOver to J&K’s people
Poll wheels have started turning for a most crucial assembly poll The first round of assembly polls after the LS elections will be held in a single phase for Haryana’s 90-seat assembly and over three...
View Article‘Diplomatic and civil society efforts are needed to ensure safety in...
Images of war, military coups, and violence tend to be heartbreaking. Such as the images coming out of India’s neighbourhood related to the recent coup in Bangladesh. The biggest brunt of the violence...
View ArticleMahua Satyagraha: For peace in central India?
Not many remember that the British imposed a ban on Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) in 1878 by the Bombay Abkari Act a few years before the famous Salt tax. Mahua is a wonder tree found all...
View ArticleML, LLMs and the friendship band
It is interesting how we refer to machine learning (ML) algorithms such as linear regression, logistic regression, decision trees, clustering, and the like as classical ML algorithms. In my opinion,...
View ArticleThree narratives of Bangladesh conundrum: An assessment
Three different narratives have merged explaining the casus belli of the violent movement in Bangladesh resulting in the ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the death of about 400 citizens. One narrative holds...
View ArticleA thread in the name of women’s safety
‘Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high…’ The tradition of Raksha Bandhan has deep roots in history, with references dating back to ancient texts like the Puranas. In the Vishnu...
View ArticleNavigating your dreams: How to manage multiple goals without overwhelm
Many productivity experts advocate for limiting the number of goals we pursue at any given time. The reasoning is sound—focusing on fewer objectives allows us to channel more energy and resources into...
View ArticleWe’re all one as ‘awareness’ per se; Practice staying in ‘awareness’!
As a culture most people of India that is Bharat and worldwide too, are generally good, simple, wanting to earn and enjoy through Righteousness and this culture has now spread globally and days of...
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