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The battle against superstition

At the initial stage of my six-year involvement in uplifting society through skill-based initiatives, particularly by promoting handicraft work and teaching students to think creatively and independently, my efforts were partially jeopardized by deep-rooted superstition and resistance to rational learning.

Reasoned reservation

Unlike primary or secondary schools which impart universal basic education, the HE-arena was historically supposed to be thronged by those who happen to have not only proven intellectual superiority but also an innate thirst for deeper knowledge/truth and its persistent scholarly pursuits.

The Social Warriors ~ 1

A common deficiency plaguing the development sector is a lack of visionary and inspiring leadership. With most officers considering posting in backward areas as a punishment, the attitude is that there is nothing to lose by not performing. Ironically, while we should post the best officers in undeveloped regions to accelerate the process of development, what we have is a cadre of uninterested officers biding their time

Language preserves culture, heritage of society, says PM Modi

Addressing the 86th episode of the monthly radio programme, 'Mann Ki Baat' today, the Prime Minister said, "Friends, our languages have their own special characteristics, and the mother tongue has its own science. For understanding this science, emphasis has been laid on studies in the local language in the National Education Policy."

Instagram brings ‘Remix’ feature to all videos

The extension made sense as Remix has been well-received by Instagram users. It sought to provide producers with greater options for "reinventing their work" and collaborating with other people.

Don’t abuse others’ religion, appeals VP

Observing that hate speech and writings are against culture, heritage, traditions, constitutional rights and ethos, Naidu said that secularism is in the blood of every Indian and the country has respected the world over for its culture and heritage. In this context, he called for strengthening the Indian value system.

Multi-pronged approach to gender violence

Currently, when women do report violent crimes, very few reach a successful conviction. This is demoralising to the victim but also discouraging to others who might approach the law for help. But this vicious cycle of justice denied giving way to more violence can be broken.