The New Age of Covid-19 Learning Space
The Covid-19 pandemic has made us experience a new culture of education. But what if this temporary measure is the inception of something permanent? Here’s an interesting take on the same.
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Society
To assign any definition to this term will not do justice to the humongous variety of lifestyle it encompasses. As an entity that is living and ever-changing, the Indian society encapsulates all ideologies that we adhere to, and the processes of socialization we undergo since the day we are born. It represents a plethora of both possibilities and problems, and it is essential that this community comes to terms with both in order to learn from the past, improve the present and dream of a bright future.
Kabir and the Anti – Caste Narrative
“Kabir ke dohe '' have been an integral part of Indian literature from ancient times. Through his writing he has preached us about life lessons but what if we tell you there is more to his writings.Could you ever imagine similarities between Kabir and Ambedkar?
Read the link below to find out why he wrote the way he did.
From the Harbinger of Veracity to A Solicitor of Deception: Crumbling Standards of Indian Media
The watchdog of society, the media is the torch that leads the way to liberty through disseminating information. Unfortunately, in contemporary times, their credibility is the biggest question mark. In a situation of a Pandemic like COVID-19, authenticity is paramount to stop the panic fire. But is race for TRP more important?
What the media truly needs is to culminate its pursuit of turning news into sophistry, revive its ethics and reinstate its position as the patron of truth.
The Water Man of India
With people as young as Greta Thunberg fighting globally against the climate change, one might be surprised to find people like Dr. Rajendra Singh (‘The Water Man of India’) who had in the past contributed a lot towards reviving Arvari River in Rajasthan. Let’s find out his contribution not just to the Indian rivers but also towards initiating a global water conservation movement.
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PTSD in Prison Population
Traumatic events are a major cause of psychiatric illnesses, especially PTSD. According to World Prison Brief, the percentage of prison population, including pre-trial detainees and remand prisoners, in India as of December 31st, 2017 is a startling 68.5%. To say that incarceration worsens the mental framework of most criminals is an understatement. In what ways does prison hamper the psychiatric wellness of a person? Let’s find out.
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Dalit representation in Indian literature
The debate on whether there is any distinction between Dalit representations when authored by a Dalit person versus when originating from a non-Dalit writer is a prominent one. Are non Dalit writers invariably blind to some ways in which Dalits face humiliation in their daily lives? Should Dalit literature include work only by Dalit authors? Where does this age-old discussion lead us? Read more to find out. Marking the birth anniversary of the eminent Dalit activist, Namdeo Dhasal we present this article on the history of Dalit literature in India.
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The Growing Acceptance of the Queer Community in India
A Durga Pooja pandal of Kolkata had its theme as “Tumi Dekho Nari Purush, Ami Dekhi
Shudhui Manush” (You see men and women, we only see humans). With another year of Pride, let’s
see how far we have come in doing away with the age-old taboos attached to the third gender.
On the Margins of Truth: How objectivity in Indian journalism is in troubled waters
We have moved from an age where information was scarce and inaccessible, to one where there is an excess of it. In a post-truth world, the truth is what you want it to be and the internet has made facts irrelevant. Everyone has an opinion. Having integrity and being ethical, two extremely significant qualities of a journalist seem rare now. How objective is Indian journalism today? Let’s find out.
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A Day in Asia’s Cleanest Village- Mawlynnong
Clean environment in India has begun to take a far-fetched turn. But is it really the case? There is a place in India with the moniker of being ‘Asia’s cleanest village’! This proves that we can still follow the light at the end of our tunnel. Let’s read how it feels to spend a day in Mawlynnong.
P.S: Do not forget to plan your visit to this village after reading this article!
HOPE, ACTION, RESILIENCE: ROLE OF YOUTH IN CLIMATE CRISIS
TweetShareSharePin0 Shares “We are the first generation to feel the effect of climate change and the last generation who can
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