Society

Which Gandhi Should we save?

Gandhi, the great transformer of human behavior, knew India as himself. Beyond politics, his timeless lessons still repair fractured minds and society with enduring relevance
Sep 30

When Mom comes calling

Arundhati Roy’s “Mother Mary Comes to Me” are two parallel stories in a gripping memoir of two women and the times they lived in
Sep 23

Hashtags hurt, hashtags heal too

The arrests of activists, the influence of algorithms, and the surge of public frustration are revealing how social media is actively fueling Indonesia’s ongoing democratic reckoning
Sep 16

‘Illegal migration’ and the weaponisation of indigeneity

Assam’s decision to arm select communities echoes past vigilante experiments outlawed by India’s Supreme Court and risks deepening divisions in an already fractured society
Sep 15

Nepal’s political future now in army’s hands

Following similar uprisings in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Nepal’s young protesters have toppled their prime minister, attacked political parties, and triggered an army-backed search for an interim government
Sep 12

SSC Exams Expose a Broken System Failing Millions of Aspirants

SSC exams marred by gross mismanagement, faulty systems, and vendor scandals, leaving millions of aspirants betrayed and demanding urgent accountability
Sep 03

The dark side of India’s research publications boom

The ‘publish or perish’ culture has bred unhealthy practices that threaten the very integrity of Indian academia.
Aug 07
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