Many individuals view old age, disability, and even death with fear and uncertainty. This may be because we often see these realities only as losses rather than as opportunities for growth and new experiences....
The American College and the Lady Doak College of Madurai are sister institutions that stand as sentinels of modern education in South India in pursuit of production and dissemination of knowledge that began during the classical age of Sangham....
The Kerala government’s proposed “Project Menstrual Dignity,” which offers girl students three days of menstrual leave each month and weekend catch-up classes, has sparked widespread discussion. Presented as part of a broader vision to make Kerala the most women-friendly state in India, the proposal undoubtedly springs from a desire to address an issue ...
Although many non-resident Indians spend the most productive years of their lives outside their motherland, pursuing professional opportunities and enjoying a higher standard of living, their emotional and cultural bond with India remains deeply rooted. That enduring connection was displayed vividly during the election proce...
West Bengal’s current turnout is, by most credible estimates, the highest in its history (at least since Independence) and among the highest recorded anywhere in India. Tamil Nadu, too, is witnessing unusually strong voter participation, suggesting a broader pattern of heightened electoral engagement across key states....
A few years ago, while driving from Kallissery, my native village, to Thiruvananthapuram, a cousin of mine, well-connected in political circles, suggested we stop for a Naden Chaya. “I know just the place,” he said with quiet confidence. As we approached Kottarakkara, he reminded me we were close“, just a couple more kilo...
“In Delhi’s Tri Nagar, some Hindu families appear to have embraced a new form of devotion and a way to deter Muslim neighbours — pigs. The animals are kept in cages at homes, while the walls display posters of a powerful, pig-faced deity adorned in jewellery, much like other gods. “ Th...
George Abraham has once again traveled to India to exercise his franchise in the Assembly elections at his home constituency of Changannur in Kerala. For Abraham, this is not merely a routine civic duty, but a deeply personal and emotional journey, one he has undertaken consistently over the years....
As solar energy continues its rapid global expansion, new concerns are emerging over the environmental and logistical challenges posed by aging and discarded solar panels....
The effort by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to reach sections of the Christian community is not new, but it has become far more visible and strategically calibrated in recent years. This outreach includes engagement with different denominations, conversations around education and minority rights, and attempts to cultiva...
