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Recognising the unsung heroes from India’s tribal communities

News: Union Cabinet has approved 15th November as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas to remember the contributions of tribal freedom fighters for the country. This date was chosen as it is the birth anniversary of Birsa Munda who is revered as Bhagwan by tribal communities across the country. Also read: Remembering Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas Contents1… Continue reading Recognising the unsung heroes from India’s tribal communities

The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy

News: Indian national movement and its champions played a great role in shaping India. Nehru’s legacy lies in instilling democratic values in the people of India. About Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Ambedkar and their contributions Gandhi, Nehru, Patel and Ambedkar embodied the vision of India in the 1940s. Gandhi’s morality, Nehru’s political passion, Patels firm… Continue reading The enduring relevance of Nehru’s legacy

Covid 19 as a tail of job hardship and marginalisation

Relevance: Understanding problems by Indian women working in West Asia during Covid times. Contents1 News2 How working women in West Asia can be divided?3 What are the job hardship and marginalisation faced by women in the West Asia region?4 How to address job hardship and marginalisation of women employees in West Asia? News Covid-19 pandemic has… Continue reading Covid 19 as a tail of job hardship and marginalisation

CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table

Synopsis: Women are affected more by the climate change. Yet, mainstreaming of women gender in key roles and processes has seen inadequate progress. Women need to have more say in global climate action. Contents1 Introduction2 How are women more vulnerable to climate change?3 What are the events voicing women participation at UNFCCC?4 What is the… Continue reading CoP26: Women need more space at the climate table

Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury

Synopsis: The study of National Sample Survey (NSS) data on urban slums presents a grim picture of the settlers there, regarding the provisioning of basic amenities. Introduction In India, increasing urbanization is pushing disadvantaged populations living in informal settlements into a more poverty-stricken way of life. Multiple factors influence the quality of life in informal… Continue reading Quality of life in informal settlements: Basic sanitation services a luxury

The challenge that lies before the farmers’ agitation

Synopsis: The Farmers’ agitation must overcome not only the momentary challenge caused by the Singhu killing but the larger challenge of becoming a robust movement. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the risks involved when an agitation transforms into a movement?3 How can long-drawn agitations and movements-in-the-making ensure that they do not fall into this trap of… Continue reading The challenge that lies before the farmers’ agitation

Movers and shapers: On Migrant workers

Synopsis: Targeted terror attacks in Kashmir have triggered an exodus of migrant workers. But this is not the sole challenge faced by migrant workers in India. Introduction Attacks on migrants in Kashmir have received nationwide attention. However, the challenges posed by nativist politics for migrant workers have gone unnoticed. Migrant workers provide cheap labor to… Continue reading Movers and shapers: On Migrant workers

Gandhi and Savarkar shared goal of independence, differed on means

Synopsis: How Gandhi and Savarkar shared similarities and dissimilarities for the same cause. Introduction The Indian freedom struggle consisted of different ideologies and viewpoints, encompassing the right, left and centre. It was a broad socio-economic, cultural movement to shape the idea of India, besides politically freeing India. There were reformists, revolutionaries, constitutionalists, loyalists, progressivists and… Continue reading Gandhi and Savarkar shared goal of independence, differed on means

The founder of a Mini India

Synopsis: As India seeks to embark on an inclusive development agenda, it is important to recognize the role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. Introduction Recently Aligarh Muslim University completed 100 years of its foundation. Its founder, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was born on October 17, 1817. His focus was on utilizing education as a tool… Continue reading The founder of a Mini India

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