Diwali Memories: Uniting Through Lost Rituals and Cherished Moments
One little Diwali tradition was the art of making 'gharondas' -- houses made of clay decorated with natural colours made with rice flour, hibiscus flowers and turmeric.
Category Society, Literature, Arts, Sports and Culture
Dalit Identity in the Age of Valmiki: Reinterpreting the Ramayana for Social Justice
Historically subjected to marginalisation and stigmatisation, this community has witnessed a remarkable shift in its societal status with the use of the title ‘Valmiki’
Comrade Sitaram Yechury’s Inspiriting Journey
It is easy for a leader to work with hope when the party is on the rise and things are going well. It is far more difficult to maintain equanimity when the party is in decline. It is not easy to build alliances with those with whom one has ideological differences while maintaining one’s ideology which is contrary to that of the others. As it is, being Left in a capitalist system is difficult at the best of times. Perhaps JNU played a small part in making Sitaram Yechury what he was – an affable democrat who was widely admired.
Misogyny in Indian Sports
In India sports hasn’t been given the due it deserves - it is, at best, considered as an extracurricular activity while in most other nations sports is considered equivalent to studies and kids who show potential are taken under professional training.
Beyond STEM: The Vital Role of Liberal Arts in Shaping Innovation
While no one can counter that the world needs more and better science, tech, engineering and math grads, liberal arts and humanities studies are just as important.
Seizing the Moment: India’s Tourism Strategy Amidst Global Changes
India should capitalise on the travel impositions brought in by some of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. A look at the how India can address the challenges it faces and how to build on its marketing strategies.
Let a thousand IPLs Bloom: India’s Untapped Potential for Sports as a Job-Creating Powerhouse
India needs to look at sports as a giant job-creating, hyper-local economic enterprise