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The recently published report, ‘Rethinking Affirmative Action for Muslims in Contemporary India’, has attempted to revisit the question of Muslim marginalisation while recognising the contribution of the Sachar Commission (2006) in transforming Muslim backwardness into policy concerns. The study marks a significant departure from previous research on Muslim backwardness in two ways. It pays close…
When discussing cancer, it is essential to understand that three distinct stages are involved: initiation, promotion, and progression. Cancer Initiation Cancer initiation is widely believed to stem from gene mutations and DNA damage. Several factors can contribute to this damage, including: 1. Radiation Exposure – During World War II, survivors of the atomic bombings in Hiroshima and…
Universities are often heralded as liberal and progressive spaces which promote ideas of equality and social justice. But they do not exist in isolation, and are representative of the society that we live in. The recent death of a Nepali student at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha has once again…
Dhananjay Mahapatra Dhananjay Mahapatra has spent 20 years in journalism, 15 of which have been on the legal beat. Right from trial court to the Supreme Court, he has covered many sensational cases including the anti-Sikh riots case against HKL Bhagat, the hawala scam, the JMM MPs bribery scandal, the Bofors scam and the Kargil…
IntroductionIt is said, when a government body, committed to fostering industrial growth, collaborates with a vibrant community of innovative startups, the results are bound to be transformative. The partnership between the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Startup Policy Forum (SPF) entered into recently is believed to be a crucial…
Gratitude, or shukr, is a transformative element in Sufi philosophy. Gratitude embodies a profound spiritual practice that blesses seekers with a constant connection with the Almighty. Those who regard gratitude as only the expression of saying ‘Thanks’ shall lose sight of its immense power. Gratitude towards the Divine is a state of being. It is…
In May 2024, The Lancet published an estimate of 154 million lives saved by the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) that was launched in 1974. In this piece I show that this estimate doesn’t stack up. Measles vaccines could not have saved 93.7 million lives Let me begin by looking at the paper’s claim that…
Authored by Ananda Tirtha Dasa Individuals often encounter persons whose behaviour challenges patience and principles. These individuals may slander, belittle efforts, or bask in the glow of pomp. These moments test not only resolve but also a sense of purpose. What do you think should be done in such situations? It is tempting to react…
Devansh Gupta Devansh Gupta, student of ‘Life University’, shares his thoughts on this blog. A reader, learner, and sportsman at heart, Devansh is a naturally curious individual, driven to excel. He has authored a book, won the Indian Othello Championship, and has secured rankings in national and international Olympiads. Here, he enhances his evergreen love…
Tesla, the famous electric car company, might finally be coming to India! Reports say it could set up shop by April, with locations in Delhi and Mumbai. It has even posted 13 job openings. But this doesn’t seem like a plan to build cars in India—just to import and sell them. Still, many fans will…
