There is a worldwide scare about coronavirus. Such viruses in one form or the other have been with us through eternity
The Cockroach's Evolution: Acquiring a Life Beyond the Insult
The CJP’s journey, however, is no longer confined to the politics of examination failures and youth precarity. Its School Thik Karo campaign has extended the movement’s work towards accountability for basic public-school infrastructure, while its latest mobilisation has turned to electoral accountability.
‘Himalayasia’: Can a Mountain Range Give South Asia the Identity It Never Had?
Whether or not “Himalayasia” ever catches on as a name, the underlying question it poses is a serious one for a region that houses a quarter of the world’s population, spends tens of billions of dollars a year arming itself against its own neighbors, and still trades more easily with the far side of the globe than across its own borders
South Asia Needs Cross-Border Internships, Not Only Degrees Abroad
South Asia often discusses youth mobility after a student has already decided to leave the region. A stronger regional system would give students another option before that point: international experience that is close enough to be practical, but different enough to change what they learn.
School Absenteeism and Growing Coaching Culture: Are we Compromising the Future of an Entire Generation?
If dummy admissions, prolonged school absenteeism, and an unregulated coaching culture continue unchecked, we may end up producing students who have spent enormous amounts of time and money on education without actually receiving the education they need.
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Amid coronavirus scare, Sadhguru brings focus to daily wage earners
At a time when coronavirus outbreak has impacted economies around the globe and mega industries like aviation, travel and hospitality suffer financially, Sadhguru, the founder of Isha Foundation, has brought the focus back to one of the most important, yet ignored sections - the daily wage earners
Sheikh Abdullah was not a democrat: A counter-narrative based on facts
The National Conference (NC) leadership is making a fuss over dropping the Sher-e-Kashmir prefix from the name of the Convention Centre, despite knowing that the administration is meeting its constitutional obligation, mandated by Article 18 of the Indian Constitution
WHO calls for urgent, aggressive actions to combat COVID-19 as cases soar
The World Health Organization on March 17 called on member states in South-East Asia Region to urgently scale-up aggressive measures to combat COVID-19, as confirmed cases cross 480, and the disease claims eight lives
Develop detachment: Hindu philosophy can help prevent panic attacks from coronavirus
When the coronavirus attacks started in the Wuhan region in China, many governments and people around the world thought it was a localized affair and the Chinese government would tackle it
Bhutan shows the way
To quote a proverb from the English speaking world: “Every cloud has a silver lining”. Such wisdom, of course, applies to all aspects of life
Break the taboo of rape from society
Disgracefully, for years, rape has been considered as a property crime. Men treated women as their property and, being aggressors, they used their organ as a weapon against women, to suppress them
India yet to make a choice between Gandhi and Godse
This morning when I got up to open my laptop again after an interval of months spent by me in hospitals, medical check-ups etc
Agreement for bringing peace to Afghanistan
The 29 February Agreement may well set in motion a process bringing peace to Afghanistan and an end to America’s longest war
Human rights coalition calls on India's NHRC to assert statutory mandate
A coalition of human rights groups today reminded the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India of its statutory mandate, which empowers the Commission to take suo motu action in the face of human rights violations, particularly acts of omission and commission by public servants
Uphold media freedom, protect journalists: SAMDEN on Delhi violence
The South Asia Media Defenders Network (SAMDEN) has said that mob attacks on journalists, photographers and media professionals underscored the need to develop robust and pro-active policies and laws to protect the press
Take tough measures against mobs, cops, riots failure of government, says CHRI
New Delhi, Feb 26 – Calling on both Central and Delhi governments to take all necessary measures to prevent further violence and disruption while fixing responsibility for police inaction and the failure of the civil and political administration, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) today said that there was need for a focused review to find ways of preventing escalation
Gogi Thapa: The sporting naval doctor who earned his wings
Surgeon-Captain DK (‘Gogi’) Thapa who passed away in Mumbai on Feb 13 was a rare combination of medical doctor and naval-aviator who carved an extraordinary professional trajectory in his inimitable, understated and gentle manner. He was 88 years
National issues were compromised in Delhi elections
The popular mandate in elections is always supreme in a democracy and must be respected in all circumstances
How forceful exhalation helps tone body and mind
Kapalbhati is a part of Pranayam kriya that has been in vogue ancient India where one forcefully exhales rapidly and in short bursts. Practitioners of yoga say it helps in cleaning the lungs and in exercising the abdomen muscles. It is therefore recommended for reducing tummy fat. This exhalation exercise can be practiced by either sitting cross-legged on the floor or even in a chair. The air is exhaled forcibly and in short bursts. This process is further helped by thinking that by exhaling this air one is cleaning the brain of its pollutants. The reflex action of this forceful exhalation then tones the abdomen muscles and also cleans the lungs.
