Opinion

Being brazen in Bengal

29 Feb 2024 06:15 AM IST

It has been around three weeks that horror stories of sexual abuse, landgrab, violence and torture have surfaced in West Bengal’s Sandeshkhali, a remote village in North 24 Parganas district near India’s border with Bangladesh. The brave women of Sandeshkhali have come out of their homes to demonstrate against the

Year 1984 marked loss political morality and secularism

29 Feb 2024 06:14 AM IST

It’s clear now that Indira and Rajiv ’s follies had approval of ministers, advisers. The Orwellian imagined future may not happened in 1984 but in Indian politics, the year marked loss of political morality, innocence and secularism. Reflecting upon the events that took place 40 years ago, it becomes clear

Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code: Striving for equality and justice

28 Feb 2024 05:51 AM IST

With the triumphant stride towards a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Uttarakhand has engraved its name in the history as the vanguard of progressive legal reform in Independent India. Although Goa is governed by a UCC (Portuguese Civil Code, PCC), the Assembly did not pass any law and retained the PCC

THE POLITICS OF THE HINDI HEARTLAND

28 Feb 2024 05:46 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyaya yatra hit the hindi heartland recently, touring both Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. In Bihar he managed to piggyback on former deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav’s popularity as he rode in his jeep and criss crossed the state. Post Nitish Kumar’s latest U turn, Tejashwi is fast

Sky is not the limit: India will have to go beyond A-SATs!

28 Feb 2024 05:43 AM IST

Indian Air Force chief Air Marshal V R Chaudhari had emphasised the reality of the militarisation of India’s space sector, highlighting its historical dual-purpose nature encompassing both civilian and military applications. Half a decade ago, India’s Ballistic Missile Defence Programme made a significant breakthrough, leaving a memorable mark in space

LS polls will be a War of Images

27 Feb 2024 04:54 AM IST

Opposition will have to contest mega image of PM Modi who is perceived as a yugpurush. It is almost clear now, that the coming parliamentary election-2024 is going to be a direct contest between Bhartiya Janaa Party (BJP) led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Congress lead I. N. D. I.

Housing Development needs to prioritise Communities

27 Feb 2024 04:50 AM IST

As architects, we frequently encounter the term “built environment,” but perhaps it fails to fully capture the intricate nature of the spaces we inhabit and engage with. This concept of the “built environment” is deeply intertwined with our daily lives, shaping our experiences and behaviors. Viewing our surroundings through a

Yerwada Jail Uncovered!

27 Feb 2024 04:45 AM IST

Only prison reforms can fulfil the mandate of rehabilitation, dignity and justice. In the bustling city of Pune, Maharashtra, amidst the urban sprawl and vibrant culture, stands a towering monument to both history and contemporary challenges: the Yerwada Central Jail. Steeped in a rich tapestry of narratives, this formidable institution

Are disasters a result of poor urban development strategies?

26 Feb 2024 09:40 AM IST

The accelerating pace of urbanization worldwide has led to the proliferation of sprawling cities and megacities. As populations concentrate in urban centres, the strain on infrastructure, housing, and essential services intensifies. Rapid, unplanned urban growth often results in encroachment on natural habitats, disruption of ecological balances, and increased susceptibility to

NEP aims to transform teachers into mentors and role models

26 Feb 2024 09:31 AM IST

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has been a much-awaited and much-discussed topic in the Indian education system. The NEP 2020 is a significant document aiming to improve India’s education system. It outlines specific responsibilities for teachers and aims to bring revolutionary changes to education. The policy aims at shifting

Farmers’ Issues need to be addressed in a Humane Manner

26 Feb 2024 07:28 AM IST

The Punjab farmers and the Centre appear to be headed for an avoidable confrontation which would in the long run prove to be counter-productive. So far, the peasants who have been stopped from marching towards Delhi, have by and large been peaceful. However, the death of one of them in

An Examination of Electric Vehicle Renaissance in 2023

24 Feb 2024 07:18 AM IST

Within the dynamic tapestry of India’s automotive realm, the year 2023 stood as a testament to a monumental shift—a paradigmatic surge in the embrace of electric vehicles (EVs). This transformative epoch bore witness to an unprecedented 6.3% infusion of EVs, translating into a formidable 15 lakhs (1.5 million) traversing Indian