The quiet struggles and shifting realities of ageing

The quiet struggles and shifting realities of ageing

Tuesday, 22 October 2024 | Sanjay Chandra

Having left the traditional joint family behind, we now face loneliness and the stark realities of ageing in a world that moves rather fast Recently, I sat sipping my cup of tea in quiet contemplation as life moved around me. Unbidden, a strange thought struck me. In my younger days, I...

Unveiling Canada’s hidden history of injustice

Unveiling Canada’s hidden history of injustice

Saturday, 19 October 2024 | Nilantha Llangamuwa

A contradiction in Canada’s identity—championing human rights and multiculturalism while perpetuating deep injustices against its most vulnerable Chanie Wenjack was a 12-year-old Anishinaabe boy who attended the Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario, in the 1960s. Like many Indigenous children, he was forcibly removed from his family and placed...

Pinarayi Vijayan: A tale of U-turns and controversies

Pinarayi Vijayan: A tale of U-turns and controversies

Friday, 18 October 2024 | Kumar Chellappan

CM Pinarayi's U-turn on sensitive data disclosures, coupled with the  BJP's election triumph in Thrissur suggests a shifting balance of power Man, woman and Child was a novel by best-selling author Erich Segal (1937-2010) which has been translated into many languages. It was made into a movie in English as well...

Jaishankar holds a mirror

Jaishankar holds a mirror

Friday, 18 October 2024 | Pioneer

At the SCO Summit, S Jaishankar urges regional powers to tackle terrorism, extremism and separatism At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit held in Islamabad, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took the opportunity to deliver a pointed message to China and Pakistan, highlighting the erosion of trust in the region....

AI: Redefining learning in the 21st Century

AI: Redefining learning in the 21st Century

Friday, 18 October 2024 | Vinayshil Gautam

Teaching methods and workplace demands are evolving rapidly, pushing educational institutions to adopt new paradigms that keep pace with the changing times It is now being increasingly recognised that artificial intelligence and technology use are going to alter the nature of learning, as few things have in the last 100 years....

Why Indian women deserve support, not judgement

Why Indian women deserve support, not judgement

Thursday, 17 October 2024 | Rachna Lakhpati

We must start questioning the unrealistic expectations placed on women and inculcate a culture that promotes shared responsibilities and duties Indian women are increasingly taking on obligations that exceed 55 hours per week. They manage to pursue their professional careers while also managing a household—what one may refer to as the...

Election time

Election time

Thursday, 17 October 2024 | Pioneer

The elections in the two states, along with by-elections, will provide a clear snapshot of the public sentiment It is election time once again. The last round of elections in 2024 would be held in November. The Election Commission has announced that Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand will begin on...

Haryana setback exposes cracks in INDIA Bloc

Haryana setback exposes cracks in INDIA Bloc

Thursday, 17 October 2024 | Kalyani Shankar

The Congress defeat has not only dampened the party’s resurgence narrative but also underscored the need for a recalibrated approach to coalition politics The Grand Old Congress Party faces criticism from its INDIA coalition partners for mishandling the recent Haryana Assembly polls, allowing the BJP to win for a third time...

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Guru speak | Is boredom a blessing or a curse?

20 October 2024 | Sri Sri Ravi Shankar | Agenda

A Symphony of Blossoms in the Himalayas

20 October 2024 | Gyaneshwar Dayal | Agenda

Rose Café | A Blend of Nostalgia And New Culinary Delights

20 October 2024 | Gyaneshwar Dayal | Agenda

India’s Largest Food Festival

20 October 2024 | SAKSHI PRIYA | Agenda

Cheers to Culinary Champs!

20 October 2024 | Team Agenda | Agenda

Safeguarding ‘Unprotected’ Cultural Heritage and INTACH

20 October 2024 | Sukhdev Singh | Agenda