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The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on the Elderly Workforce in the Informal Sector
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed innumerable challenges before us and among them an increased vulnerability of an aged workforce demand our urgent attention. The deteriorating and worrisome plight of the elderly especially in the informal sector needs to be given adequate attention.Reforms to Play Critical Role in Effective Vaccine Strategy
For vaccines to make their important and useful contribution, their use must be based on rationality and scientific facts as well as acceptance of short-term and longer-term public good over narrow selfish interestsAmbedkar Called for the Annihilation of Caste but Today Caste is Annihilating Young Ambedkars like Rohith Vemula and Muthukrishnan
An extraordinary leader's life and times have been captured in this remarkable yet simply written book with an emphasis on aspects of his human side rather than his political trajectory.Taking the Ongoing Farmers’ Movement Ahead:Pathways for Progress
The article sharply analyses the achievements and course of the farmers' movement and the future course of action that it can adopt to become more impactful in the coming time.Time For Committing Ourselves to Ideals and Aims of Bhagat Singh and His Comrades
In the days to come we will be remembering the ideals and aims of Bhagat Singh and his close colleagues and fellow-maryrs a lot....
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Applauding the Spirit of Turkish Women for their Courage to Protest Against Erdogan’s Anti-Feminist Move
Erdogan’s decision to withdraw Turkey from the 2011 Council of Europe Convention on Preventing and Combatting Violence Against Women is the most despicable turn he has yet taken against women.From Pedagogic Theory to Living Practice: Walking with Children of Shiksha Swaraj
Is it possible to see education beyond schools and coaching centres? Or, is it possible to break the wall of separation, and invite the marginalized to the realm of creative and life-affirming education?Striking a Conversation With B.R. Ambedkar, the Feminist
Reducing Ambedkar to merely an icon for the Dalits belittles his contributions towards the emancipation of the whole of humanity and especially his endeavours as an ardent feminist.To the Himalayan Peaks: With Gratitude
Here is an illuminating tale of a psychic journey—from the egotistic obsession to the lightness of being.
- CULTURE
Kabir: the Poet-Reformer Whose Enduring Legacy Continues to Inspire Generations
Saint Kabir's powerful observations on the nature of life and religiosity, his sharp remarks on the human nature and powerful grasp over the truest essence of spirituality make him one of the most loved poet-philosophers ever.TRIBUTE/ Remembering Paul Robeson: A Singer-Activist Who Saw Peace as Our Most Sacred Responsibility
“We must join the tens of millions all over the world who see in peace our most sacred responsibility.” - Paul Robeson Today is indeed a...Politics of Dressing up: Costumes that Challenge Gender Norms
A piece of garment is a dress to be worn, a statement to be made, an identity to be asserted or a means to maintain or sustain status quo. Bring the element of gender, and the humble garment sits at the helm of societal politics.The Art of Living with Gautam Buddha and Jesus Christ
With the extraordinary elasticity of consciousness, Thich Nhat Hanh inspires us to see beyond religious boundaries, walk with Gautam Buddha and Jesus Christ, and live with the abundance of love and kindness.The Dalit Priest of Bhilwara’s Chamunda Temple
This interesting story from rural Rajasthan depicts the unique trajectory of a temple where breaking traditional customary practices, the role of the priest is played by a Dalit man.- CINEMA
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- EDUCATION
Wage Labourer Builds Library, Displays Miraculous Determination to Rebuild it After it is Set on Fire
Syed Issaq's library containing thousands of books on different religions of the world was recently burnt down by a mob of miscreants, but he is determined to rebuild this site of hope despite the odds.A Beacon of Hope – Summerhill
Summerhill is a book about the celebrated English boarding school named Summerhill School and has been written by its headmaster A. S. Neill. It is through this book that the educationist introduced his ideas to the American public. Here is an engaging and exhaustive reflection on the book by acclaimed educationist Arvind Gupta.An Analysis of NCF 2005 From the Caste Perspective
Mudita Pant - 0The NCF 2005 is a pan Indian educational policy but its impact on different sections of the population is diverse, the article analyses the policy from the perspective of Dalits.Bhagat Singh’s version of nationalism and what it may mean for Indian education
Amman Madan - 0As we commemorate Bhagat Singh's 90th death anniversary, here is a close look at the ideas and vision that the man stood for.In-depth Review: J. Krishnamurti: A Life of Compassion beyond Boundaries
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.
- SPOTLIGHT
Sikkim’s urban sacred groves mitigate double the carbon compared to a natural rural forest
A quality unique to Sikkim has been the role played by its religious and cultural institutions in the preservation of forests, these forests also help fight the impact of climate change and mitigate environmental degradation to a large extent.Seeing Beyond the Ritualization of Worshipping Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: The Need to Rethink Gandhi-Ambedkar Dialectic
On the occasion of Dr.B.R.Ambedkar's 130th birth anniversary Mr. Vikash Sharma- the editor of The New Leam- pays his homage to a great mind, while reminding us of the historic need to see an organic relationship between Ambedkar's subaltern struggle and Gandhi's spiritualized politics for creating an inclusive society.In Finding Solutions to the Farming Crisis Small Farmers Show the Way with Big Achievements
Small scale farmers are coming up with innovative solutions to the farming crisis.Bihar farmers take up makhana farming to cope with weather uncertainties
Pushyamitra - 0o cope up with the weather-related uncertainties, farmers in Bihar are taking up climate resilient crops such as makhana (foxnut) which they say are more suitable for the region.Patriotism and Nationalism
The following is an insightful excerpt from Rudolf C. Heredia's latest work, 'Reconciling Difference: Beyond Collective Violence in India.'
- ECONOMY
Lack of Documents and Registration Deprive India’s Migrant Class of State Offered Benefits & Welfare Schemes
India’s migrant workers are integral to its economy, but indivisible in its policies and schemes. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the loopholes that cripple the system and deprive its workers.Commenting on Grim Picture of Indian Economy Projected by IMF, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Slams Centre
Given the tremendous economic fallouts of the coronavirus pandemic, Rahul Gandhi critics the Centre over falling per capita GDP as projected by IMF.Walls of Poverty & Marginalisation Weaken Women’s Voice in Pandemic Governed Economy
Wasim Mirza - 0Poverty and marginalisation have pushed women into deeper dens of exploitation and voicelessness amid the coronavirus pandemic.Democracy and the Question of Viable Participation in a Pandemic Hit Indian Economy
This article looks at the various economic and structural issues facing India in a coronavirus hit world and possible potentials for the resurgence of a democratic voice.
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