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Thursday, June 30, 2022

POLITICS
- NEWS
  
  Part 1/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction
  
  Rohit Dhankar - 13/06/2022 0
  
  Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.
  
  OPINION
  
  Part 2/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction
  
  Rohit Dhankar - 13/06/2022 0
  
  Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.
  
  NEWS
  
  Why Banks Write Off Loans Worth Billions for the Rich but Threaten Farmers with Arrest for Small Defaults
  
  Bharat Dogra - 01/05/2022 0
  
  The article looks at how often our banks are seen waiving off multi-crore loans of the rich and penalising farmers for even the smallest defaults.
  
  NEWS
  
  As Elections Draw Closer, Punjab Congress must get House in Order
  
  Bharat Dogra - 28/11/2021 0
  
  Before it is too late, the Punjab Congress must reorganise and reorient to gain the most out of this electoral opportunity.
  
  POLITICS
  
  Understanding the Predicament of Afghanistan: The Need to Look Deeply
  
  Bhavya Kumar - 10/09/2021 0
  
  From fiction to news Afghanistan has always attracted public attention but given its unique political trajectory, can we understand the predicament of its people sensitively?
OPINION
- All EDITORIAL LETTERS
  
  OPINION
  
  Why its not the children who are failing but the system itself
  
  Vikash Sharma - 21/06/2022 0
  
  Large scale failure in State Board Examinations compels us to raise pertinent questions on decadence of educational infrastructure and shallow notions of success and failure.
  
  NEWS
  
  Part 1/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction
  
  Rohit Dhankar - 13/06/2022 0
  
  Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.
  
  OPINION
  
  Part 2/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction
  
  Rohit Dhankar - 13/06/2022 0
  
  Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.
  
  NEWS
  
  What it takes to be a Labourer: May Day and the Plight of the Ordinary in the National Capital
  
  The New Leam Conversation - 01/05/2022 0
  
  May 1st is internationally celebrated as Workers' Day marking the tremendous efforts and historic contributions of workers during the labour movement.
CULTURE
- CULTURE
  
  A Tribute to Mallu Swarajyam: An Ordinary Woman with Extraordinary Vision
  
  Srujana Yadav - 19/06/2022 0
  
  A one-woman army, a fearless agent of change and a relentless fighter for justice, Mallu Swarajyam’s contributions will continue to change lives for generations to come.
  
  CULTURE
  
  Why can’t we remember our early childhood?
  
  THE NEW LEAM - 16/06/2022 0
  
  Most of us don’t have any memories from the first three to four years of our lives – in fact, we tend to remember...
  
  BOOK
  
  The Sociology of Bharat Dogra’s Literary Creations
  
  Avijit Pathak - 08/06/2022 0
  
  Through his stories and novellas, Bharat Dogra makes it possible—the confluence of political sociology and literary imagination.
  
  CULTURE
  
  How the West Discovered the Buddha
  
  Philip C. Almond - 16/05/2022 0
  
  The article looks at how Buddhism as a way of life has gained currency in the West and the appeal it holds for its people.
  
  CULTURE
  
  Philosophical Songs of Hindi Cinema
  
  Bharat Dogra and Madhu Dogra - 12/05/2022 0
  
  The article walks us through some of the popular songs from Indian cinema where the lyrics convey deep and profound messages
- CINEMA
- BOOK
- LIFESTYLE
EDUCATION
- EDUCATION
  
  Stop ‘Labelling’ and Start ‘Believing’: Towards the Academic, Social and Psychological Development of Learners
  
  Iknoor Kaur Kohli - 29/06/2022 0
  
  Students perform well, not when they are discouraged and labelled but when they get a warm, loving and supporting environment from teachers.
  
  EDUCATION
  
  Co-creating a Compassionate Space for Learning
  
  Riya Dominic - 24/06/2022 0
  
  Is it possible to create a compassionate and loving space that nurtures the spirit of learning? Here is an account of expereinces from a two-day visit to Thulir, a centre for learning in Sittilingi,Tamil Nadu ,that the writer recently undertook.
  
  EDUCATION
  
  Barbie doll that honors Ida B. Wells faces an uphill battle against anti-Blackness
  
  Toni Sturdivant - 08/06/2022 0
  
  Will the new Barbie to honor Ida B. Wells – the famed 19th-century Black journalist and anti-lynching crusader become as popular as the fair and blonde headed Barbie?
  
  EDUCATION
  
  Walking with Gandhi’s Ideas on the Development of the Mind, Body and Heart
  
  Ayush Kushwaha - 05/06/2022 0
  
  The article encourages us to rethink our fetish with the decoration and beautification of the body without paying attention to the growth of spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Looking at Gandhi's ideas on the same, the writer raises important questions.
  
  EDUCATION
  
  Reimagining Early Childhood Education (ECE) in post-COVID India
  
  Swati Shukla - 04/06/2022 0
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic jolted the Indian education system effecting the learning trajectories of lakhs of Indian students, the piece urges us to rethink early childhood education in the post-pandemic world.
SPOTLIGHT
- ENVIRONMENT
  
  A Life of Mindfulness and Compassion: Remembering Thich Nhat Hanh
  
  Ananya Pathak - 17/02/2022 0
  
  We recently lost Thich Nhat Hanh, one of the most widely loved and revered spiritual teachers of our times, here is an article remembering his glorious journey.
  
  GENDER
  
  Women’s Claim over Professional Aspirations take a toll Amid Taxing Work from Home Culture
  
  Vijayata Pervez - 31/08/2021 0
  
  Women’s struggles to live up to professional commitments have become harder amid the pandemic as the boundaries between the home and the workspace disappear.
  
  NEWS
  
  DTC’s Restrictions on Passenger Intake in COVID-19 Protocol is Exclusivist
  
  Deendyal Singh - 29/08/2021 0
  
  While keeping passengers under restrictions in Delhi’s public transport may be a step to ensure that COVID-19 is at bay, is the new protocol turning anti-people?
  
  SPOTLIGHT
  
  Understanding the Crisis of India’s ‘COVID-Orphans’
  
  Ananya Pathak - 05/06/2021 0
  
  The massive impact of the pandemic has left countless children orphaned, can we choose to turn a blind-eye to their pathological state and resultant vulnerability?
  
  SPOTLIGHT
  
  Juhi Chawla’s Lawsuit Against 5G Refreshes the Debate on Adverse Impact of Mobile Radiation
  
  Ananya Pathak - 03/06/2021 0
  
  Actress Juhi Chawla’s recent lawsuit against the rollout of 5G in India refreshes the debate on its possible harmful impact on life on the planet.
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EDUCATION

Stop ‘Labelling’ and Start ‘Believing’: Towards the Academic, Social and Psychological Development of Learners

Iknoor Kaur Kohli - 29/06/2022 0

Students perform well, not when they are discouraged and labelled but when they get a warm, loving and supporting environment from teachers.

ENVIRONMENT

Why Clean Drinking Water Eludes Indian villages?

Bharat Dogra - 16/06/2022 0

As we undergo a prolonged summer accompanied by immense water crisis. The article looks into why access to clean drinking water continues to be a challenge in India's rural heartland.

NEWS

Part 1/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction

Rohit Dhankar - 13/06/2022 0

Irked by continuous vilification of Hindu-dharma and denial of historical atrocities, a significant section of Hindus refuse to submit to the strictly controlled intellectual and academic order that the politically, economically and intellectually powerful elite has created in the form of control on education and the media. The piece discusses this issue.

EDUCATION

Barbie doll that honors Ida B. Wells faces an uphill battle against anti-Blackness

Toni Sturdivant - 08/06/2022 0

Will the new Barbie to honor Ida B. Wells – the famed 19th-century Black journalist and anti-lynching crusader become as popular as the fair and blonde headed Barbie?

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Walking with Gandhi’s Ideas on the Development of the Mind, Body and Heart

Ayush Kushwaha - 05/06/2022 0

The article encourages us to rethink our fetish with the decoration and beautification of the body without paying attention to the growth of spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Looking at Gandhi's ideas on the same, the writer raises important questions.

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ENVIRONMENT

How the Sundarbans missed an opportunity to harness solar energy

Snigdhendu Bhattacharya, Subhrajit Sen - 04/06/2022 0

This is an informative and insightful piece on how the Sundarbans seem to have missed the golden opportunity of making the most out of solar energy to meet its electricity requirements.

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CULTURE

How the West Discovered the Buddha

Philip C. Almond - 16/05/2022 0

The article looks at how Buddhism as a way of life has gained currency in the West and the appeal it holds for its people.

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OPINION

Why its not the children who are failing but the system itself

Large scale failure in State Board Examinations compels us to raise pertinent questions on decadence of educational infrastructure and shallow notions of success and failure.

OPINION

Vikash Sharma - 21/06/2022 0

Part 1/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction

NEWS

Rohit Dhankar - 13/06/2022 0

Part 2/When the Denial Hurts more than the Destruction

OPINION

Rohit Dhankar - 13/06/2022 0

What it takes to be a Labourer: May Day and the Plight of the Ordinary in the National Capital

May 1st is internationally celebrated as Workers' Day marking the tremendous efforts and historic contributions of workers during the labour movement.

NEWS

The New Leam Conversation - 01/05/2022 0

culture

CULTURE

A Tribute to Mallu Swarajyam: An Ordinary Woman with Extraordinary Vision

Srujana Yadav - 19/06/2022

CULTURE

Why can’t we remember our early childhood?

THE NEW LEAM - 16/06/2022 0

Most of us don’t have any memories from the first three to four years of our lives – in fact, we tend to remember...

BOOK

The Sociology of Bharat Dogra’s Literary Creations

Avijit Pathak - 08/06/2022 0

Through his stories and novellas, Bharat Dogra makes it possible—the confluence of political sociology and literary imagination.

CULTURE

How the West Discovered the Buddha

Philip C. Almond - 16/05/2022 0

The article looks at how Buddhism as a way of life has gained currency in the West and the appeal it holds for its people.

CULTURE

Philosophical Songs of Hindi Cinema

Bharat Dogra and Madhu Dogra - 12/05/2022 0

The article walks us through some of the popular songs from Indian cinema where the lyrics convey deep and profound messages

BOOK

Birth Anniversary Special/ In-depth Review: J. Krishnamurti: A Life of Compassion beyond Boundaries

Ananya Pathak - 11/05/2022 0

Here is a reflection on the delightful and informative read by historian Roshen Dalal delving into the life and ideas of the world teacher J. Krishnamurti.

CULTURE

Varsha Das’ ‘Mahila Padh-Likh Le To?’: A Feminist Text, A Humanitarian Cause

Ananya Pathak - 04/05/2022 0

Varsha Das’s powerful yet simply articulated text leaves an impact on the mind of the young learner on the importance of women’s education.

CULTURE

Satyajit Ray: The Enduring Master of World Cinema

The New Leam Staff - 02/05/2022 0

Satyajit Ray was an enduring master of world cinema and a director without whom the landscape of filming would have remained incomplete.

CINEMA

A Tribute to Auteur Satyajit Ray on His Birth Anniversary

The New Leam Staff - 02/05/2022 0

Remembering Satyajit Ray on his 99th birth anniversary | Satyajit Ray ( 2 May 1921 – 23 April 1992)

education

EDUCATION

Stop ‘Labelling’ and Start ‘Believing’: Towards the Academic, Social and Psychological Development of Learners

Iknoor Kaur Kohli - 29/06/2022 0

Students perform well, not when they are discouraged and labelled but when they get a warm, loving and supporting environment from teachers.

EDUCATION

Co-creating a Compassionate Space for Learning

Riya Dominic - 24/06/2022 0

Is it possible to create a compassionate and loving space that nurtures the spirit of learning? Here is an account of expereinces from a two-day visit to Thulir, a centre for learning in Sittilingi,Tamil Nadu ,that the writer recently undertook.

EDUCATION

Barbie doll that honors Ida B. Wells faces an uphill battle against anti-Blackness

Toni Sturdivant - 08/06/2022 0

Will the new Barbie to honor Ida B. Wells – the famed 19th-century Black journalist and anti-lynching crusader become as popular as the fair and blonde headed Barbie?

EDUCATION

Walking with Gandhi’s Ideas on the Development of the Mind, Body and Heart

Ayush Kushwaha - 05/06/2022 0

EDUCATION

Reimagining Early Childhood Education (ECE) in post-COVID India

Swati Shukla - 04/06/2022 0

The COVID-19 pandemic jolted the Indian education system effecting the learning trajectories of lakhs of Indian students, the piece urges us to rethink early childhood education in the post-pandemic world.

EDUCATION

US schools are not racially integrated, despite decades of effort

Pedro A. Noguera - 16/05/2022 0

Are American schools really tolerant of the diversity in its cultural fabric or does racism continue to divide and disrupt practices of quality?

BOOK

Birth Anniversary Special/ In-depth Review: J. Krishnamurti: A Life of Compassion beyond Boundaries

Ananya Pathak - 11/05/2022 0

Here is a reflection on the delightful and informative read by historian Roshen Dalal delving into the life and ideas of the world teacher J. Krishnamurti.

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3000 Million Doses of 8 Covid19 Vaccines in A Single Country—Implications of Unprecedented Hurry and Rush

IN-DEPTH Bharat Dogra - 20/05/2021 0

the race for developing and commercializing COVID-19 speeds up across the world, some saner voices including those of senior scientists are voicing increasing concern over the safety aspect of Covid vaccines which should be treated as the most important aspect of vaccine development

Bargained Livelihoods During the Pandemic:Understanding the Condition of Women Tribal Vendors in Odisha’s Koraput

IN-DEPTH Nupur Pattanaik - 22/02/2021 0

Lack of Documents and Registration Deprive India’s Migrant Class of State Offered Benefits & Welfare Schemes

IN-DEPTH Editorial Staff - 25/12/2020 0

The Life of Soni Sori: Fierce Human Rights Defender and an Enemy of the Indian State

IN-DEPTH Anmol Mongia - 11/10/2020 0

The Naga Peace Agreement and its Implications on the Region’s Political Landscape

IN-DEPTH Anurag Das - 19/09/2020 0

NEWS

Searching Beyond the Duality of Success and Failure: A Quest for Inner Fulfilment

Sakshi Yadav - 21/04/2022 0

In the age of hyper-competition, a young mind seeks to go beyond the duality of success and failure and look for inner fulfilment.

ENVIRONMENT

Worshipping Waghoba: Faith meets conservation in Maharashtra where humans and leopards share space

Aathira Perinchery - 05/01/2022 0

ENVIRONMENT

The Need for a Shared Program for Justice to Check Climate Change

Bharat Dogra - 28/11/2021 0

ENVIRONMENT

Tigers return to Gadchiroli forests after 30 years, human-animal conflict spikes

Saurabh Katkurwar - 02/11/2021 0

CONVERSATIONS

J. Krishnamurti’s Birth Anniversary Special/ The New Leam in Conversation with Dr. Shailesh Shirali

CONVERSATIONS THE NEW LEAM - 11/05/2022 0

In an insightful conversation with The New Leam. Dr. Shailesh Shirali shares glimpses of his own engagement with the ideas of J.Krishnamurti and the philosophy behind the Sahyadri School.

‘A writer’s beliefs must never be mortgaged to a particular party or ideology’, says Professor Ramachandra Guha

CONVERSATIONS The New Leam Conversation - 31/12/2020 0

CONVERSATIONS | Professor Ramachandra Guha is a leading public intellectual in our times. His deep and critical insights into contemporary political culture, intellectual history and issues relating to environment, ecology and cricket are truly enchanting

“Ranjit Guha was the first historian I met in flesh and blood who had a real enthusiasm for ideas”, says Professor Dipesh Chakrabarty

CONVERSATIONS The New Leam Conversation - 04/12/2020 0

In a thought-provoking conversation with The New Leam Professor Dipesh Chakrabarty has reflected on his intellectual journey, his engagement with the history of ideas, and his analysis of contemporary social reality.

“Postcolonial theory provides excellent cri-tiques of Western knowledge and its modes of domination”, says Professor Aditya Nigam

CONVERSATIONS Aditya Nigam - 04/11/2020 0

In a conversation with The New Leam Professor Aditya Ni-gam has reflected on modernity, colonialism and the poli-tics of knowledge. And his engagement with postcolonial theories throws new light on the art of doing social theo-ries.

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