On a quiet Kerala morning in 2017, a tremor was felt—not underfoot, but across the silver screens of Malayalam cinema. A leading female actor was kidnapped and assaulted, and the industry’s initial silence was deafening. The walls of vanity vans and film sets, long complicit in their silence, had harboured too many secrets for too long. But this time, something shifted.
Donald Trump is omnipresent - from boardrooms to strategists' dens, to bedrooms and living rooms across the globe. There are those who may vehemently agree with and support him, as he tends to turn everything into a MAGA (Make America Great Again), MAWA (Make America Work Again), or MARA (Make America Rich Again) agenda, driven by the pointed arrows of 'America First'. He has sought to measure his friends, enemies, and frenemies alike-sometimes being much harsher with allies and friends, as he attempts to flog and push the decaying corpse of the so-called liberal order down the very hill the US and the West built themselves.
The National Bioenergy Programme is a significant initiative by the Government of India to promote the sustainable use of biomass and other renewable resources for energy production. This program aligns with India's climate goals and supports rural development, waste management, and energy security. Bioenergy, by definition, refers to energy derived from organic materials like agricultural residues, animal waste, and other biodegradable materials. It is considered a clean, renewable source of energy that can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels while addressing environmental concerns. The National Bioenergy Programme was launched under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to unify and enhance various existing bioenergy schemes.
Education is the one tool for achieving social justice and equality. It is important for the holistic development and creation of an inclusive society. Despite India being the third-largest economy, the promise remained incomplete. According to UDISE+ data, 2023-24, there are 1471891 schools across India, with a total number of enrolments (Primary to Higher secondary) is 234963031.
When considering the governance of India, the usual mental picture that comes to mind are clogged-up bureaucratic corridors or raucous parliamentary debates. But on closer examination—more specifically within panchayat halls of rural India, municipal councils of small towns, and district administration offices—one sees a quieter revolution in progress. Increasingly, women are assuming leadership positions, not just demanding representation but also changing the very foundation of governance.
Over the course of several weeks, I collected responses from young women professors across India; across disciplines, institutions, and experiences. They filled out anonymous questionnaires that asked about experiences of discomfort, harassment, and institutional response. What emerged was not a story of isolated “bad incidents,” but of deep-rooted cultural norms that weaponize politeness, professionalism, and silence against women who dare to be visible.