Ravenshaw University renaming: A step toward decolonising India's education system
While the move may appear symbolic, it reflects the Govt's broader aim to reclaim India's intellectual heritage by dismantling British-era frameworks Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s proposal to rename Ravenshaw University in Odisha has sparked a much broader discussion about India’s education system. Though the suggestion might seem symbolic on the...
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Bangladesh: Terrorism redivivus?
Some developments since the installation of the interim Government provides cause for concern Several developments in Bangladesh since the ouster of Sheikh Hasina raise the question: Is that country set to become a fundamentalist Islamist state and a cradle and exporter of Islamist terrorism? As of now, none of what the...
Cloud seeding, climate change, and agriculture: A call to action
While cloud seeding holds promise for supporting agricultural livelihood, this intervention also raises questions about its sustainability The increasing severity of climate change makes it all the more urgent to consider creative ways to lessen its effect, particularly in vulnerable sectors like agriculture. One of the current alternatives is cloud seeding,...
India bolsters ‘act east’ policy
PM Modi's Brunei visit highlights India's commitment to strengthening ties in Southeast Asia Prime Minister Modi is wasting no time in walking the talk as far as his foreign policy goals are concerned. This week, with a clear focus on Look East policy the Indian PM was in Brunei and Singapore....
Unified pension scheme: Balancing the old and new
Modi Government unveils unified pension scheme to bridge old and new, aiming to satisfy Central and State employees On August 24, 2024, the Union government announced the new Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for central government employees. In fact, what looked like a well-orchestrated action plan, on the following day the BJP-led...
The true power and purpose of teaching in a changing world
On this Teacher's Day, let us reflect on the challenges and triumphs of this noble profession Born into a family of accomplished women, I've often faced a question that has puzzled me for years: "Why did you choose to be a teacher?" This question, posed by family, friends, and even strangers,...
Beyond Survival of the Fittest
We must reconcile modern progress with sustainability by shifting to spiritually The competitive world in which we are living believes in the theory of “Survival of the Fittest,” meaning that the strongest one is the one who survives. However, humanity in the 21st century has perceived this in a rather different...
Reviving the legacy of quality in teacher education
This year’s Teacher’s Day celebrations carry a special resonance as they align with the enduring concerns of Dr S Radhakrishnan, who passionately advocated for quality in education Teacher’s Day celebrations this year are indeed special in the context of quality, which was the major concern expressed on several occasions by Dr....
