Learning a language doesnt require masteryeven basic proficiency makes a difference. A shopkeepers delight when greeted in Kannada, or a rickshaw drivers surprise at hearing directions in the local tongue, turns routine interactions into shared experiences. These small gestures promote goodwill, making daily life more pleasant.
For the BJP-led NDA, maintaining traditional family values is crucial, and these values are deeply intertwined with belief systems where marriage is viewed as a sacred institution.
Coaching centres will expand dramatically and marginalised students will be deprived of higher education as 'cracking' the test is an 'expensive' skill they can't afford
Indias slide to 161 out of 180 countries in the 2023 Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) highlights mounting concerns about media suppression. Journalists critical of the government increasingly face defamation, sedition, and terrorism charges, creating a chilling effect on dissent.
The legal dimension is both urgent and precarious. Harvards lawsuit alleges that the administrations actions violate the First Amendment and due process, which is a serious claim.
Peace education doesnt merely involve learning about conflicts and resolving them peacefully; it entails active individual and collective participation in eliminating violence and seeking long-term solutions.
While some countries inch forward, others remain stagnant or regress. India, unfortunately, falls into the latter group. Ranked 131 out of 148 countries, Indias gender parity score is just 64.1 per cent, making it one of the lowest globally
The Key is not to Reject the Leadership theories, But to Supplement them with the Intellectual Depth that the Humanities and Social Sciences Can Provide, Writes P Jhon Kennedy
