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Gender reform in 19th-century Bengal
In the 19th century, a complex interplay of reformist and colonial influences emerged, particularly concerning the status of women In the 19th century, as British colonialism reshaped the Indian socio-cultural landscape, intellectuals like Captain N. Augustus Willard and Indian reformers grappled with the status of women in India. Willard, like many...
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Violence against women: Unheeded cries
24 August 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak -
Give peace a chance: The ultimate imperative
16 August 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak -
Negligence and tragedy: The price of complacency
08 August 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak -
Honouring the legacy of Bal Gangadhar Tilak
31 July 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak -
Lessons in forgiveness from Mandela’s life
15 July 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak -
Navigating the complexities of drug abuse and illicit trafficking
26 June 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak -
The healing symphony of yoga and music
17 June 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak
Fight to preserve our fragile ecosystems
It is crucial to adopt sustainable practices to protect our environment and ensure a secure future for the coming generations, or it may be too late before we realise it The planet is grappling with unprecedented environmental challenges. According to media reports on May 29, 2024, Delhi recorded the highest temperature...
Buddhist influence on Tagore’s work
Gurudev drew heavily from Buddha’s teachings on non-violence and respect for all life, which resonate deeply in a world starved for peace, offering tranquillity The relevance of Buddha’s teachings in the contemporary world is profound. His principles of non-violence and compassion offer a path toward greater harmony in a world often...
Celebrating the power of cultural diversity
As Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu once articulated, our differences underscore our mutual interdependence, highlighting the profound value of cultural diversity The “World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development”, celebrated annually on May 21st, stands as a beacon of hope in a world often marred by conflicts stemming from cultural,...
Reimagining Tagore's educational philosophy
Rabindranath Tagore, the polymathic Nobel Laureate from Bengal, is celebrated not only for his literary brilliance but also for his visionary ideas on education Rabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861 to August 7, 1941), the polymathic Nobel Laureate from Bengal, is renowned not only for his literary brilliance but also for his...
Engaging in the theatrics of India’s electoral carnival
In the realm of political theatre, candidates await their turn in the merry-go-round of power, setting the stage with tension and anticipation In anticipation of the 18th Lok Sabha elections in India, political parties have fervently engaged in pre-electoral activities, including candidate selection, issue advocacy and public discourse—all these, much before...
Celebrating the universal language of dance
From traditional Indian classical dance forms to contemporary global dance phenomena, dance continues to inspire, heal and unite communities On April 14 last year, history was made in Assam, India, as a Guinness World Record was set for the largest gathering of Bihu dancers. Over 11,000 dancers from different communities and...
Sustainability through global collaboration
President Dennis Francis, at the helm of the 78th UN General Assembly session, champions sustainability as pivotal to economic advancement While the news of increasing temperatures in the Capital City of Delhi in the coming weeks and months hit the headlines, in a resounding affirmation of the symbiotic relationship between sustainability...
