Children are widely regarded as the architects of our future. Yet, as a teacher of science and mathematics, I am increasingly concerned that a silent crisis is unfolding among the very generation expected to lead tomorrow's world.
Long before sustainability acquired glossy reports, ambitious targets and impressive acronyms, grandmothers had already solved half the problems.
The emphasis of modern environmental policy has been on prevention. Governments, international institutions and activists have rightly focused on reducing emissions, protecting ecosystems and slowing the pace of climate change.
Wars often reveal the strength of alliances. Their endings reveal something more important: who ultimately gets to define the peace.
While one gets to learn about Central PSEs quite often through news items and media articles, the state public sector enterprises (SPSEs) mostly remain beyond the radar of public scrutiny.
The devastating floods that have ravaged central Europe are a harsh reminder of the unpredictable and destructive forces of nature.
The recent flood devastation across all major cities, was preceded by frequent fire accidents in offices, coaching classes, hospitals, gaming zones etc. Then, the monsoon rains saw the collapse of dozens of dilapidated buildings, with the death of their occupants.
Like many youngsters of the time and armed with a degree from a prestigious institution, I always had a penchant to serve society and the larger cause of national development.
The international situation has become more difficult in recent times due to the Ukraine and the Middle-East conflicts, as well as more recent escalations at both places.
The latest assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, while alarming, highlights the growing risks presidential candidates face in an increasingly polarised political climate.
