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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

POLITICS
- 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?
  
  NEWS
  
  Fr. Stan Swamy will be Remembered for his Commitment to Justice and an Undefeatable Courage
  
  Bharat Dogra - 09/07/2021 0
  
  Stan Swamy was a well-know human rights activist from India who passed away recently. He was serving his term in jail for his alleged involvement in the Elgar Parishad case and was not granted bail on medical grounds.
  
  NEWS
  
  Fr. Stan Swamy was a defender of human rights giving hope to thousands of Dalits and Adivasis
  
  Dr. Joseph Xavier SJ and Harshita - 06/07/2021 0
  
  Human rights activist Fr. Stan Swamy passed away in hospital while waiting endlessly for a medical bail. He had been in jail since last year in the Bhima Koregaon case.
OPINION
- All EDITORIAL LETTERS
  
  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.
  
  OPINION
  
  Digital Pedagogy: Learning with Adroit Promptness for Instant Gratification
  
  Anthony Joseph - 21/04/2022 0
  
  The pandemic may have made digitalised modes of learning common but it's important to look at them with both criticality and reflexivity.
  
  OPINION
  
  Does Anybody Bother About Political Education?
  
  Avijit Pathak - 19/03/2022 0
  
  Amid the ritualization of elections and the valorization of success stories, do we really bother to see the all-pervading decadence, and think of appropriate political education to resist the pathology of mainstream electoral politics?
  
  OPINION
  
  On Touch, Love and Culture of Learning
  
  Avijit Pathak - 16/02/2022 0
  
  A teacher narrates his experimental engagement with rural children, and reflects on the meaning of making a difference in the culture of learning.
CULTURE
- 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
- BOOK
- LIFESTYLE
EDUCATION
- 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.
  
  CONVERSATIONS
  
  J. Krishnamurti’s Birth Anniversary Special/ The New Leam in Conversation with Dr. Shailesh Shirali
  
  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.
  
  ANALYSIS
  
  A Case Study of SCERT textbooks from Kerala: Decoding Meanings, Perceptions and Implications
  
  Kanika Kaushik - 23/04/2022 0
  
  An analysis of textbooks and resource materials can open up many possibilities of understanding meaning, perception and implications on the minds of children.
  
  EDUCATION
  
  Understanding How Gender Barriers Impact Subject Choices in School Education
  
  Jyoti Raina and Qudsia Abrar - 05/01/2022 0
  
  The article tries to examine gender biases that impacts subject choices in school education impacting the lives of countless women in India and the 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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CONVERSATIONS

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

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.

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.

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?

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

SS HANDICRAFTS GIFT STORE

. - 29/10/2021 0

An artistically curated and handpicked selection of unique indigenous art based products to fulfill your ethnic choices. With every purchase you are contributing towards...

EXCERPT

Jiddu Krishnamurti Birth Anniversary Special /The Violent Mind

The New Leam Staff - 11/05/2022 0

As a wanderer, Jiddu Krishnamurti sought to decondition our minds. And in the age of violence, his reflections and revelations have acquired great relevance. Here is an excerpt from the lecture he delivered at the Benares Hindu University in 1969.

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CINEMA

Does Cinema Hold the Potential of Contributing to a Better World?

Bharat Dogra - 10/05/2022 0

Cinema is a very powerful medium which has been most commonly used to entertain people and to make money. However there is a higher...

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ENVIRONMENT

Climate change hits home as increasing heatwave days scorch India

Soumya Sarkar - 04/05/2022 0

The heat this summer has already become unbearable in many parts of India. “It’s become impossible to work after 10 o’clock in the morning,”...

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OPINION

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

Digital Pedagogy: Learning with Adroit Promptness for Instant Gratification

The pandemic may have made digitalised modes of learning common but it's important to look at them with both criticality and reflexivity.

OPINION

Anthony Joseph - 21/04/2022 0

Does Anybody Bother About Political Education?

Amid the ritualization of elections and the valorization of success stories, do we really bother to see the all-pervading decadence, and think of appropriate political education to resist the pathology of mainstream electoral politics?

OPINION

Avijit Pathak - 19/03/2022 0

On Touch, Love and Culture of Learning

A teacher narrates his experimental engagement with rural children, and reflects on the meaning of making a difference in the culture of learning.

OPINION

Avijit Pathak - 16/02/2022 0

culture

CULTURE

How the West Discovered the Buddha

Philip C. Almond - 16/05/2022

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)

BOOK

Sacred Secular: The Beauty of an Accidental Discovery

Avijit Pathak - 27/04/2022 0

Lata Mani—a gifted scholar/seeker—inspires us to redefine the mode of cultural critique.

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CULTURE

Manoj Bajpayee’s Poem ‘Bhagwan Aur Khuda’ Awakens Us to Resist Communal Conflict

Kavya Thomas - 23/04/2022 0

Social media for many of its users may be a platform to share life updates, personal achievements or candid photographs from family vacations and...

CULTURE

A Delicate Weave: folk singers from Western India celebrate diversity in the face of intolerance

Anjali Monteiro - 17/02/2022 0

Can folk music contribute to the generation of a climate of peace and tolerance, this article shows how exactly this is being done by some folk singers from western India.

education

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.

CONVERSATIONS

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

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.

ANALYSIS

A Case Study of SCERT textbooks from Kerala: Decoding Meanings, Perceptions and Implications

Kanika Kaushik - 23/04/2022 0

An analysis of textbooks and resource materials can open up many possibilities of understanding meaning, perception and implications on the minds of children.

EDUCATION

Understanding How Gender Barriers Impact Subject Choices in School Education

Jyoti Raina and Qudsia Abrar - 05/01/2022 0

The article tries to examine gender biases that impacts subject choices in school education impacting the lives of countless women in India and the world.

EDUCATION

Edtech in Teacher Education: Panacea or Dystopian Possibility?

Jyoti Raina and Supriya Rathi - 20/12/2021 0

Technology oriented solutions have been introduced in teacher education during campus closure period since March 2020. This article explores notions of student-teachers on use of edtech in teaching particularly its impact on development of teacher agency.

EDUCATION

The Tyranny of Coaching Centres

Avijit Pathak - 04/12/2021 0

Is it the time to be aware of the devastating consequences of the exam-centric education—and that too heavily dictated by the mushrooming growth of coaching centres and ed-tech companies?

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ALL STORIES

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

ENVIRONMENT

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

Aathira Perinchery - 05/01/2022 0

The Warli tribe, an indigenous community that lives in northwest Maharashtra, believes that the cat-god Waghoba will protect them from the negative impacts of sharing spaces with leopards.

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

ENVIRONMENT

The home of Chipko movement, now epicentre of disasters and relocation challenges

Seema Sharma - 22/10/2021 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.

Arsenic contamination of water :a cause for concern