The French Open 2025, which got underway on Sunday, at once seems empty and so full of promise. It is the first edition without the now-retired 14-time champion Rafael Nadal, who had established such a stranglehold in Paris that Roland-Garros, during a soul-stirring ceremony on the opening evening, immortalised his footprint — quite literally — … Read more
There has been much attention on the issues of the practical utility, employment generating capacity, innovativeness of the research universe and the capacity of the Indian educational universe for global competition under the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The NEP 2020 is a long-term structural reform, designed for phased implementation. It aims to transform India’s … Read more
The southwest monsoon stormed into Kerala, a week ahead of its scheduled arrival on June 1. This was not a surprise because as early as the first week of May, meteorologists had tipped off the country about its early arrival over the Andaman Sea — a crucial pit stop before its advent over Kerala. A … Read more
Since 2014, May 28 has been observed globally as Menstrual Hygiene Day, drawing attention to the importance of menstrual health and hygiene. The occasion is marked by awareness campaigns and pad distribution drives. But for millions of menstruating people across India, this day passes like any other — shrouded in silence, discomfort, and exclusion. While … Read more
Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. File | Photo Credit: PTI In his final Test innings, against the West Indies, Sachin Tendulkar was caught at slip off Narsingh Deonarine. As he walked off for the last time, he crossed in-coming batter Virat Kohli. Kohli then cracked the first ball he faced to the boundary. … Read more
The Harvard University shield “VERITAS” sits above a campus entrance gate at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 15, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters The ongoing conflict between Harvard University and the Trump 2.0 administration has dramatically escalated since the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared on May 22 that it would prohibit … Read more
Since the 1980s, West Bengal’s Joint Forest Management committees, which are local community organisations that work with the State Forest Department to protect and manage forests, have fostered community cooperation, improved forest cover and biodiversity, and local livelihoods. However, south-west Bengal continues to face significant challenges related to wildlife protection. One of these challenges is … Read more
Tensions between Bangladesh’s interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, and the military are no longer a secret. On Monday, an army spokesperson publicly voiced opposition to the government’s proposal to open a “humanitarian corridor” to Myanmar’s conflict-torn Rakhine State, home to the persecuted Rohingya. The government’s plan is to supply medicines and other aid, but … Read more
NEET-UG and hardship The hardship and the trauma that many candidates faced during the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG) 2025, mainly because of power breakdowns, needs to be highlighted. It is appalling that they have not been adequately compensated despite many an appeal. That many examination centres did not provide a … Read more
Despite robust growth in electricity generation over the past two decades, with rapid additions of renewable energy in the past five years, India has been unable to meet its peak power demand, with the deficit widening from 0.69% in FY20 to about 5% in FY24. This reveals constraints in the supply of power — new … Read more