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The decision by the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) and drastically reduce the scale of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is one that has sent shock waves through the aid and public health world. This move has disrupted essential health-care services in many low- and middle-income countries. … Read more

Truth always finds a way to shine much like a well-polished mirror reflecting our own integrity. | Photo Credit: Getty Images In Indian culture, there is a long-standing tradition of elders emphasising the importance of truthfulness to younger generations, often sharing stories about the consequences of dishonesty. Our mythological epics such as the Ramayana and … Read more

The unending cycle of deprivation

A tale of two aunts

A threat to all sexes

Admiration from strangers and social pampering are not easy things for children to digest.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Ekalavya story from the Mahabharata is well known. Dronacharya, the master archer, is impressed with the skills and diligence of his young pupil Arjuna, so much so that he promises to make Arjuna the crème … Read more

A name has to be treated with respect like any other part of an individual’s identity. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The usual question I face whenever I meet somebody for the first time is what my title, name, and surname stand for. It reinforces my belief that a name is not just a word … Read more

Once a reader is equipped with the inputs, there comes up the need and urge to communicate.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images Writing has been often treated as a productive language skill for which a strong understanding of vocabulary, familiarity with the structures, skills in organisation of ideas, and understanding the contextual demands are essential … Read more

One of the most profound effects of social media on young minds is its impact on attention and concentration.  | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto While walking down the street, I noticed a five-year-old child sitting next to his mother, fully engrossed in his mother’s phone and scrolling through reels. It reminded me about my own … Read more

The Indian government has laid the groundwork for a legislative change in recent weeks that can drastically change the digital media landscape of the nation. Concerns regarding the government’s growing interference with media freedom and online expression have been sparked by the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, which seeks to place news content creators, including digital … Read more