JNU has stood against authoritarianism, market-driven education policies, and ideological conformity for decades, serving as a defiant emblem of resistance. The JNUSU election results last week by virtue of scale and impact on student and larger national politics may be deemed as extraneous. However, in spatial understanding of power dynamics, it metaphorically stands as a symbol of resistance at the heart of the nation’s capital.
Even coffee-table books, despite their visual focus, rarely abandon text altogether. They rely on commentary to contextualize the images. Goyal takes the opposite approach. Her photographs, painstakingly gathered from her travels across India, are not documentation but an invitation to look, to remember, to imagine. The result is a deeply personal journey for each reader, or rather, viewer.
Trees are also rain producers since the evaporation of water from their leaves changes the microenvironment and helps in rain precipitation. Increased rain can also reduce air pollution. Trees also help clean the air and environment by reducing dust, reducing noise pollution, absorbing pollutants like carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, etc. and fighting soil erosion.
Spirituality is not religion. It is the state of mind that makes it understand that the truth is beyond the barriers of worldliness, religion, caste, creed, race, or geographical boundaries. It connects us to marvels of nature in a deep way, and subsequently to Universal Consciousness or the mind of God.
The distribution of free food, freebies and subsidies by political parties has created massive idle energy across the country which breeds indiscipline. People abhor physical work, sell agricultural land and migrate to cities. They prefer to do menial jobs, live on rental income or bank interest than creating their own economic assets.
Who does the conflict benefit? This is a question many are asking. The latest conflict has only solidified support for those in power, distracting from the real issues of poverty, unemployment, inequality, and other government incompetencies and failures.
Yet as I walked in, the president turned to me and shouted, “Kash, have you met my friend Narendra?” He urged me to come over, and soon I was speaking to “India’s Trump” in our native dialect, with the prime minister asking all about my family and background
With the deviousness associated with a feudal culture, the highest standards are being set for a system that employs blatant untruths, hypocrisy, double standards, and fake news through large sections of the communication media influenced by the party to form the basis of a totalitarian political system characterised by the extreme Hindu fanaticism of northern India and north-western India, with the rest of India utterly disregarded.
In a world plagued by deepening social, spiritual, and ecological crises—and amid an escalating environmental breakdown marked by climate collapse, deforestation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and the reckless overconsumption of finite resources—the Earth still holds a profound, forgiving strength that sustains life.
To appreciate Mushtaq and her work is to celebrate the diversity of South Asian languages, culture and many minorities. Over a century ago, the iconic poet Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel for translating his own work from Bengali to English. However, seldom do we take time to explore works in other regional languages, for example, Tamil, Telugu, Assamese or Balochi. Kannada is estimated to be spoken by 65 million in a region of nearly two billion people.
The fear of the police and trolls makes our hearts beat faster each time there is a phone call from an unknown number. What will it be -- a First Information Report? Lock up? Or some other horrible punishment for what we believe is the right and the only way for human beings to live with each other -- in peace, with love, harmony and unity. No amount of trolls or state repression can change our minds.
Through this powerful convergence of artistic voices and institutional support, "Feminist Futures" not only documents the present state of feminist discourse in South Asia but actively participates in shaping its future. It stands as testament to art's capacity to challenge, transform, and reimagine social realities, creating spaces for dialogue and change in a region grappling with questions of gender justice and equality.
The arduous voyage of the Tystie across the Pacific and Indian oceans to Visakhapatnam will instil a sense of pride for Andhra Pradesh, home state for the two intrepid sailors. The Andhra coast has a hoary tradition of maritime connectivity with South-East Asia since the BC period during the reign of the Satavahana dynasty
Hyderabad will be lifeless without its tree cover. The city needs its green cover, oxygen, and natural look to sustain economic activities. According to the World Economic Forum's recent Nature Risk Rising Report, more than half of the world’s GDP ($44 trillion) is highly or moderately dependent on nature.
There is significant pressure to implement AI solutions fast in response to market demand, but there are also hazards associated with using the incorrect technology or doing so carelessly. Due diligence on AI is a strategic precaution, not a delay tactic.
The latest study of Sri Lanka’s most internationally acclaimed painter offers a detailed portrait of the artist, shedding light on previously overlooked aspects of his life and work. What emerges is a vision of George Keyt who continues to be celebrated for his bold fusion of Eastern themes and Western techniques
So what should you do if you get bitten, even by a vaccinated dog? The answer is simple: treat every bite seriously. Wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Apply an antiseptic, and seek medical attention immediately. Do not rely solely on the dog’s vaccination status. Rabies is unforgiving. Once symptoms appear, there is no cure
In an age of rising division and dwindling empathy, Debasish Bhattacharyya's stirring reflection challenges us to reawaken our shared humanity—not in grand speeches, but in everyday actions. Through the extraordinary journey of Thor Pedersen and a sobering critique of global indifference, this piece is both a wake-up call and a call to care.
A recently published coffee table book by architect Naeem Pasha documents the social and cultural forces behind the nearly-30 year long process that culminated with the inauguration of Pakistan’s monumental National Art Gallery in Islamabad
