In the rhetoric of partisan politics surrounding the three language formula, unsurprisingly, the most important stakeholder has been forgotten: the student. First, it is the child who goes to a public (government) school, and no one else, who should be at the very centre of this debate. Students in public schools form about 55% of … Read more
The order of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, directing the removal of a cartoon featuring the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, from a Tamil magazine’s website, is unwarranted and may not fall under any of the permissible grounds for such removal. Vikatan Plus, an online-only magazine published by the Vikatan group, has decided to take … Read more
At the White House The manner in which U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance treated the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the White House meet is definitely a pointer to the fascist attitude and the arrogance of right-wing arm-twisters. But Mr. Zelenskyy left like the proverbial David. Whether he is going … Read more
The coastal communities in Kerala are currently caught in a wave of unrest following the Centre’s plans for offshore mining, which they believe will ravage the fragile marine ecosystem and bring an end to their traditional way of life. Strong opposition erupted when proceedings to auction offshore mineral blocks began after an amendment to the … Read more
Why has U.S. President Donald Trump thrown a public tantrum and refused to deal with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? It is time to remember what is at stake for Ukraine. Who better to tell it like it is than John Mearsheimer, Realist advocate of a multipolar world order, who has consistently accused the U.S.-led West … Read more
If institutions are serious about rooting out sexism, they must walk the talk. Instead of merely celebrating the entry of more women in the workforce, they have to provide an enabling atmosphere for those on the rolls. In a judgment last week, the Supreme Court of India showed its intent by declaring that with more … Read more
The Arippara falls near the origin of the Iruvazhinji river. | Photo Credit: K. RAGESH The rivers have been a lifeline for humans since the ancient days. They have been a source of life, beauty and inspiration, apart from water, food, fertile land, and a connection with others. Generations found their lives closer to the … Read more
Old-age homes should be viewed as spaces where the elderly can live peacefully, surrounded by peers, rather than as institutions for the abandoned. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Change is a constant social phenomenon, and this holds true for the evolving Indian family system. As Indian culture becomes more open to global influences, traditional family … Read more
National Science Day is observed on February 28 every year to commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect by C.V. Raman. The Raman Effect describes the scattering of light by molecules, leading to a shift in wavelength. It was a major breakthrough in understanding the interaction between light and matter. This discovery earned Raman the … Read more
