The Ostrich Effect cripples classroom progress
In classrooms across the country-urban or rural, elite or modest — there exists a peculiar breed of educators who have perfected the art of selective blindness. These are the practitioners of what might be called the Ostrich Effect: the time — honoured skill of ignoring inconvenient truths while claiming to...
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Bridging the gaps, making headway
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God and soul: Understanding the divine connection
11 November 2025 | Ajit Kukmar Bishnoi -
Recall & judgment: Twin strengths
10 November 2025 | Vinayshil Gautam -
Reviving Nalanda’s legacy in modern education
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India’s longevity dividend is rising
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From intent to institution: Building an inclusive India
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The rise of Munir and Pak democracy in retreat
08 November 2025 | Editor’s take
The climate reality we cannot outrun
Every year, as winter arrives in Delhi, so does the inevitable reality of toxic haze, so does the discussion to prioritise healthy air. After huffing and puffing, literally and figuratively, for a few days, it is work as usual till the next Diwali/farm fire season. The great Indian apathy to demand...
Meditation: The mind’s antidote to modern stress
In the last about 50 years or more, it has been increasingly realised by medical professionals that many ailments are caused by stress or trauma, resulting in more and more deaths. Isn’t it surprising that a few years back, something like stress, about which we were not so serious, has today...
Who is responsible for double votes? Tech-driven SIR 2.0 for electoral integrity
The SIR in Bihar faced strong criticism from political parties, leading the Supreme Court to direct the Election Commission of India (ECI) to draw lessons from it before undertaking a nationwide revision. The new exercise, called SIR 2.0, commenced this week, presenting itself as a paperless, people-friendly, and procedurally robust...
Canada must stand firm against intimidation
Canada is at a turning point in its foreign policy. Under Prime Minister Mark Carney and Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Ottawa is charting a pragmatic and forward-looking course-one that seeks to normalise and strengthen relations with both India and China, two of the world’s largest and most influential economies. This...
