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Charumathy, 16 and Chezhiyan, 15, usually sat together in the school van. On the morning of July 8, as was routine, the siblings climbed into the van together, clutching their bags and water bottles. Their 55-year-old father, Dravidamani, stood in front of their house in Chinnakattusagai village and waved at them, says their aunt, S. … Read more
The U.S. decision to impose sanctions on a United Nations Special Rapporteur for her criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza has been called a “dangerous precedent” by the UN and top UN Human Rights Council officials. The comments followed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement that Francesca Albanese, a “Special Rapporteur on the situation … Read more
Bihar and the ECI Bihar is a State that has been plagued with corruption and poor administration for decades, Therefore, any exercise that will result in change for the better must be encouraged. This must also be supported by robust law enforcement and a clean administration. The Election Commission of India must ensure that its … Read more
With its Assembly elections less than a year away, Tamil Nadu faces a pivotal moment in its pursuit of an upper-middle-income economy. Distinct historically, the State has long resisted national homogenising forces, forging its unique political and social identity. This trajectory is now being tested by complex economic challenges and an assertive central government. The … Read more
The U.S. decision to impose sanctions on a United Nations Special Rapporteur for her criticism of Israel’s war in Gaza has been called a “dangerous precedent” by the UN and top UN Human Rights Council officials. The comments followed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement that Francesca Albanese, a “Special Rapporteur on the situation … Read more
‘India continues to struggle in ensuring women’s health and autonomy’ | Photo Credit: THE HINDU/RITU RAJ KONWAR India is now a global economic power, a digital innovator, and home to the world’s largest youth population. But the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report (2025) is a sobering reminder that when it comes to gender … Read more
English medium education is an aspiration for many Indians, but state policy regarding the medium of instruction has been uneven across time and regions. The ongoing language debate in India, which stems from the renewed efforts of the Bharatiya Janata Party to enforce a three-language policy, has many components, the medium of instruction being one. … Read more
The gruesome death of security guard Ajith Kumar, 27, while in police custody in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district last month is yet another grim addition to the long and growing list of custodial deaths in India. In response, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has ordered a CBI probe to ensure a transparent investigation, and the Madras … Read more
On July 11, 1987, the world population reached five billion, prompting the UN to establish World Population Day in 1989. The day highlights crucial issues such as family planning, gender equality, maternal and child health, and human rights. Now, with over eight billion globally, progress is visible, but challenges remain. India, the most populous nation, … Read more
A ward of the R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital after it was vandalised by unidentified miscreants in Kolkata early on August 15, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI As a female reporter, I have always found it unsettling to cover crimes against women. The challenge is not only to report the story, but to keep … Read more