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'You Can Kill a Person, But Not an Idea'
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Is The Equilibrium Lost? Need For Humanity To Reawaken Its Humaneness
Ultimately, it comes down to standing firm for what is pure and ethical, and standing against what is impure and unethical in our society today. Such conflicts can be resolved only at the level of higher understanding — the very foundation of what may be called Higher Morality.
English as agency: Language Provides Pathways Of Mobility For Marginalized Communities
What makes the book powerful is its refusal to romanticize either side of the debate. It acknowledges that local language education, when disconnected from global opportunities, can also reproduce exclusion. But it also warns against treating English as a silver bullet, instead framing it as one tool among many for dismantling structural inequalities. The book’s central contribution is to show, through stories and analysis, how subaltern learners themselves are redefining English, not as a colonial burden but as a means of agency, solidarity, and leadership.
Keeping India's Cultural Legacy Alive: Heritage Preservation In A Digital Age
India’s museums and heritage institutions are at a crossroads. The digital age offers incredible tools to preserve and promote culture, but it also demands clarity, intention, and collaboration. The future lies in building a community of professionals who understand both the value of tradition and the power of technology.
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