Permissive parenting to respectful parenting
Give children respect and appreciate their compliance to end fear-based discipline Many of us are aware of the traditional authoritarian style of parenting where we were asked to perform tasks as told by our parents and even got punished with strict discipline methods if stepped out of line. Yet we were...
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Universality of human rights is a myth
19 December 2023 | Nilantha Ilangamuwa -
Insufficient funds will not mitigate climate change
19 December 2023 | Rajesh Kumar Singh -
The last mile
19 December 2023 | Pioneer -
Maldives: Undercurrents may help Indian cause
19 December 2023 | Bhopinder Singh -
Higher education in Kerala needs an overhaul
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The Philosophy of Rituals
18 December 2023 | swami charanashrit -
Fight lifestyle diseases with millets
18 December 2023 | Sudarsan Mandal
Fossil fuels and the rapid retreat of glaciers
There is link between fossil fuel emissions and global warming that has serious consequences for the Himalayan region The recently concluded Conference of Parties (COP28) took a major decisive step to end to the fossil fuel era for the survival of humanity. Interestingly this landmark decision was taken from the land...
Reaching out
The PM's focus is rightly on developing smaller cities for all-round growth of the nation Acknowledging that robust infrastructure is the cornerstone of progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has articulated a visionary plan that underscores the significance of smaller cities in India's developmental journey. The Viksit Bharat Yatra, translating to "Developed...
Cash for query case: Was expulsion justified
The hasty expulsion of Mahua Moitra from Parliament is not a good omen for parliamentary democracy and sets a bad precedence Indian politicians, generally, are not known for their intellect, education, or articulation. Mahua Moitra stood out in this motley crowd of mediocrity. She had all these, plus international exposure, having...
E-waste management: A multidimensional, strategic perspective
Managing e-waste is a global challenge that requires collaborative efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals The escalating volumes of e-waste globally and in India, stand as a testament to the rapid advancements in the electronics industry. However, this surge in e-waste, a byproduct of our digital age, necessitates a concerted effort...
Mindfulness is not meditation
Mindfulness is practised to overcome ill-will, restlessness, laziness, and procrastination Mindfulness means seeing, not seeking. We live a life dominated by our passions of hatred and greed. Due to this, we cling to objects, places, people, and memories, creating a distorted perspective of the world we inhabit. Because of our distorted...
The battle that forged British dominion in India
The Battle of Plassey in 1757 resulted in the establishment of British colonial dominance in the Indian subcontinent, writes SAUNAK MOOKERJEE The year 1757 is significant in the history of Bengal because of the emergence of British rule in this region and the beginning of the anticipated decline of the Mughal...
Social barriers in shifting towards sustainable mobility
India must incorporate the needs of excluded communities to ensure all have access to affordable transportation Tackling transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions is an urgent priority in India’s ambition to achieve net zero. Globally, passenger road vehicles are the largest contributor to mobility emissions. In India, about 14% of the total emissions...
