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In his Independence Day addresses delivered from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been exhorting fellow citizens to preserve the memory of those who overthrew colonial rule. Even as his reminders have been timely, his tactics — enumerating a few freedom fighters’ names and including some of their words in his speeches — … Read more
For millions of Indians in live-in partnerships, especially interfaith and LGBTQIA+ unions, emotional commitment doesn’t translate into legal standing. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto They shared their home, their dreams, even a shelf of medicine, one for his blood pressure, one for her anxiety. But when the hospital asked for a legal caregiver, the silence … Read more
With just a few photos or seconds of video often taken from public social media profiles, AI can create a digital version of someone that looks and sounds alarmingly real. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Imagine waking up to find a video of yourself going viral. Only, it’s not really you. It shows your face, … Read more
A few moments spent in the garden will make concepts in textbooks come to life. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A small window in my kitchen offers a close-up view of a mango tree and a coconut tree in the backyard. A mere 15 minutes or so spent gazing at this view provides a host … Read more
A hen can be kept as a pet. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Having turned vegetarian a long time ago, I never learnt to cook non-vegetarian food. But when I got married, I realised that my husband was fond of non-vegetarian delicacies, particularly chicken. Occasionally, he would bring chicken takeaways from a restaurant for his … Read more
Each child is like a flower, having his or her own pace of growth. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Education is a matter of freedom. Education is not about imparting narratives but a process to deconstruct and let the students construct knowledge according to their abilities. The sky is not blue for everyone. I might … Read more
In today’s world, women across all strata of society take up gainful employment and support their families financially. Even a few decades ago, only women who were privileged enough to receive an education entered salaried professions. However, those who remained at home engaged in unpaid labour, such as caregiving and other forms of domestic duties … Read more
Regular maintenance of public parks will doubtless go a long way in contributing to public health and environmental well-being. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto It is refreshing to learn from time to time that civic bodies across cities are taking steps to nurture urban parks by renovating existing spaces, especially those affected by metro and … Read more
On the top of many Hindu temples, one finds the image of a head looking down on the people below — his eyes protruding from its sockets, his mouth wide open, his tongue out. This is called the Kirtimukha, the Head of Glory, or Vajramukha, the Eternal Head. There are many stories to explain its … Read more
The Special Court of Sessions for criminal cases against former/present MPs and MLAs which convicted former MP for Hassan, Prajwal Revanna, and sentenced him to life in prison for the remainder of his natural life, all in a year and four months since the case was registered, appreciated the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for its … Read more