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School Consolidation Breeds a Caste Lit Dystopia

The government has consistently failed to fulfil its promise of "sabka saath, sabka vikaas." To add to its growing list of injustices, it is now closing whatever tiny opportunities for education exist

Fr. Gaurav Nair Fr. Gaurav Nair
21 Jul 2025

Shutting School Doors NEP and School Mergers Threaten Education for Marginalised

Uttar Pradesh's school merger policy under NEP 2020 threatens rural education by closing low-enrollment schools, excluding Dalit, tribal, minority, and poor children and especially girls. This will le

Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB Fr Soroj Mullick, SDB
21 Jul 2025

Articles

Medical advancements have extended life expectancy far beyond what people could have thought was once possible, yet death remains inevitable. Life can be prolonged artificially to some extent in ICUs;

A. J. Philip A. J. Philip
21 Jul 2025

Kerala's secular harmony, fostered through interfaith collaborations, diverse Ayurvedic practitioners, and communal aid during crises, debunks myths like "The Kerala Story." Contrary to the divisive p

Jacob Peenikaparambil Jacob Peenikaparambil
21 Jul 2025

Radhika Yadav, a talented tennis player, was murdered by her father over societal taunts about living on her income and family pride. Parents are encouraged to offer unconditional support and resist e

Dr Richa Walia Dr Richa Walia
21 Jul 2025

She married in April, her heart full of dreams; by July, both her dreams and her body lay buried.

Lini Sheeja Lini Sheeja
21 Jul 2025

Before asking such a question, it is better to know the gender of God. Is God a He? Or is God a She? Or is God both? Many believe that God created all things. If God is the Creator, then God is defini

P. Raja P. Raja
21 Jul 2025

The Modi government is selectively appointing judges, ignoring collegium recommendations. It is favouring only aligned lawyers while delaying others, including women. Echoing Indira Gandhi's era, it h

Dr. Olav Albuquerque Dr. Olav Albuquerque
21 Jul 2025

According to "global media reports," Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as a "prominent international leader," recognised for his "visionary leadership," "diplomatic efforts," and "contributions

M L Satyan M L Satyan
21 Jul 2025

In 2016, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat stated that the time had come to teach our new generation to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' at every occasion. To this, Asaduddin Owaisi said that even if a knife

Ram Puniyani Ram Puniyani
21 Jul 2025

The "winner takes all" mentality exposes how human rationality succumbs to animal instincts in imperialism, politics, and relationships—from US hegemony and Gaza's plight to India's RSS-BJP dominance.

Peter Fernandes Peter Fernandes
21 Jul 2025

Instead of writing new laws, how about rewriting our confidence? Let's build relationships that don't need locks, and faiths that don't fear another.

Robert Clements Robert Clements
21 Jul 2025