The broader idea of education in India is synonymous with just ‘basic literacy’. Millions in the country await to be actually literate, even after attending school for several years of their life. In their book ‘Poor economics’, Nobel laureates Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo have mentioned their concern about how
Category: Society
Argentina became the largest Latin American nation to legalise abortion: The story of women’s fight for decades
December 12, 2020 marked a landmark day in the history of Argentina, as the Argentine lower house of Congress approved a bill that would legalise abortion. The bill then moved to the Senate, where it was again approved on December 30, 2020, as Senators voted in favour of the bill
As Disha Ravi’s Parents Long For Daughter’s Return, Are You Telling Your Child to Hush?
Disha Ravi’s mother was in visible despair after the media reached out to her for comments on her daughter’s activism. “I just want my daughter to return home safe, and don’t want to say anything that might go against her,” a scared Manjula Nanjaiah told The New Indian Express, with
Women and the ‘Paraya Dhan’ concept of our society
It’s the 21st century they say. They say women are walking alongside men, that times are changing. While society is celebrating women for their contributions in different fields, the same society also doesn’t consider them to be a daughter who should be seen as an asset. When a male child
“Where Is Your Gratitude?” Privileged India Scorns At Baba Ka Dhaba Owner
THIS, RIGHT HERE, IS THE PROBLEM WITH INDIA. People across social media forums are unabashedly misinterpreting reality and calling Baba ‘Ranu Mandal 2.0’ – a classist epithet that is supposed to be funny?! It is so easy to victimise the deprived. You feel they should always stay indebted and obliged
Uncontrollable Rise In COVID-19 Deaths? What Durga Puja 2020 Revelry Can Mean For Kolkata
“Pujo Ashche” It’s that time of the year again where every Bengali soul is teeming with the festive spree. Like every other year, Bengal is eternally gearing up to revel in the most awaited fiesta of the season. If one steps into the streets of Kolkata today, the contagious festive
Pills Don’t Kill Your Productivity: Leading Psychiatrist Busts Antidepressant Myths
“Are you sure you should be taking antidepressants at this age?” “Did you know they have the worst side effects?” “Don’t these cause memory loss?” “Do yoga and drink some chamomile tea. Best cure for anxiety. No medicine needed.” If you have ever had a tryst with any mental health