Celebrating the universal language of dance

Celebrating the universal language of dance

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 | Rajdeep Pathak

From traditional Indian classical dance forms to contemporary global dance phenomena, dance continues to inspire, heal and unite communities On April 14 last year, history was made in Assam, India, as a Guinness World Record was set for the largest gathering of Bihu dancers. Over 11,000 dancers from different communities and...

Sri Lanka’s Easter attack revisited

Sri Lanka’s Easter attack revisited

Saturday, 27 April 2024 | Nilantha Ilangamuwa

As the island nation grapples with the aftermath of the attack, the intricate web of extremism and intelligence failures continues to haunt it even five years later When conspiracy theories gain traction and permeate the public consciousness, they inevitably taint the discourse surrounding the event in question. This phenomenon is especially...

Bihar's educational reforms cock a snook at private players

Bihar's educational reforms cock a snook at private players

Friday, 26 April 2024 | Keyoor Pathak

Bihar Government's bold education initiatives combat global capital's influence on marginalised, writes Keyoor Pathak The failure of the Bihar Government on countless fronts in the last few decades cannot be dismissed, and an exclusive example of the failure can be perceived in the law made without any proper preparation and study...

The Essence of Consciousness

The Essence of Consciousness

Friday, 26 April 2024 | Ravi Valluri

It is awareness of the environment, thoughts, feelings and sensations We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves. What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life...

Neglect spurs industry exodus in Punjab

Neglect spurs industry exodus in Punjab

Friday, 26 April 2024 | Ashwani Mahajan

The Punjab Government has not only lacked an industrial policy for a long time, but there has been a continuous deterioration in the infrastructure required for industries After independence till the year 2011-12, Punjab was considered to be one of the rich and prosperous States of India. In the year 2000-01,...

Determining the limits of corruption, the Indian way

Thursday, 25 April 2024 | Siddharth Mishra

The recent raids on public functionaries and private individuals speak volumes about the deep roots of corruption still existing in Indian society Whether it is the issue of electoral bonds the liquor policy of Delhi or many others involving politicians, bureaucrats and even private individuals, perhaps after some hiatus, the ghost...

Navigating Workplace Anxiety

Navigating Workplace Anxiety

Thursday, 25 April 2024 | Sakshi Sethi

The pressure to consistently perform and deliver causes stress and anxiety In today’s fast-paced and competitive work environments, it is not uncommon for employees to experience feelings of stress, worry and anxiety. While it is commonly associated with professional settings, at the same time it is important to recognise that similar...

The democratic status of India under scanner

The democratic status of India under scanner

Thursday, 25 April 2024 | Uttam Chakraborty

The latest report from the V-Dem Institute categorises India as one of the ‘worst autocracies’ globally, significantly undermining its democratic reputation The Gothenburg-based V-Dem Institute’s report on Democracy Report 2024 claims that India has been reduced to the status of an “electoral autocracy” in 2018 and has further downgraded to “one...

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05 May 2024 | Pawan Soni | Agenda

Cherry Blossoms, Cheer and Camaraderie

05 May 2024 | Shobori Ganguli | Agenda

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