Ensuring Accessibility
By: Amit Singh Kushwaha In a significant move towards inclusivity, the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) in India has mandated that all government offices nationwide, lacking disabled-friendly infrastructure, must depute staff on the ground floor to provide services to individuals with disabilities. This directive extends not only to government offices but also encompasses […]
Assumptions about gender divisions
By: Sarah Lacy Prehistoric men hunted; prehistoric women gathered. At least this is the standard narrative written by and about men to the exclusion of women. The idea of “Man the Hunter” runs deep within anthropology, convincing people that hunting made us human, only men did the hunting, and therefore evolutionary forces must only have […]
Women’s empowerment and male sensitivity
By: Priyanka Saurabh Suppose someone from a previous century comes to our time today. How shocked they will be when they see women driving planes, cars, buses etc. Imagine their confusion when they learn that one-third of villages in India are headed by female sarpanches, while men may take care of ageing parents or other […]
Changing behavioral patterns
By: Trevor Mazzucchelli Parents may be familiar with this scenario: a child is well behaved at school and polite to their teachers but has a meltdown at home in the afternoon. Or they say please and thank you at a friend’s house but are rude with their family. They follow the rules if they visit […]
E-Learning and practical skills
By: Mehfoom Gul Education has practiced its major shift in ages over the past few years, moving away from the archetype of a teacher at the front of a classroom conveying their knowledge to a teacher on every display and shift from being the ‘sage on the stage’ to ‘crowd in the cloud’ from ‘guide […]
Connecting the Dots: Unveiling link between epilepsy and brain ailments
By: Dr Aditya Gupta In the intricate web of neurological disorders, epilepsy stands as a prominent thread, weaving its impact across the lives of millions. However, beneath the surface, a complex interplay exists between epilepsy and other related brain ailments, such as brain tumors and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Unraveling this connection is not only crucial […]
Needed a global treaty to solve pollution, ozone depletion
By: Deborah Lau After years of discussion, international negotiations on a global plastics treaty resume this week in Nairobi, Kenya, at the UN Environment Programme headquarters. The third session of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution will take place from today until Sunday November 19. The committee’s goal is to develop a legally […]
Harnessing the huge potential
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has enormous potential for producing hydel power despite not being well known for its energy resources like coal, gas, or petroleum. The UT of Jammu and Kashmir is widely known for its numerous turbulent streams that burst down precipitous mountains. Both the topography […]
Exploring the enchanting winters
By: Tanveer Mian Winters in Kashmir are truly a sight to behold. The region transforms into a winter wonderland, with snow-covered mountains, frozen lakes, and charming little villages nestled amidst the snowy landscapes. The temperatures can drop significantly, with average lows ranging from -2°C to -8°C, and sometimes even lower. But don’t let that discourage […]
Our precarious lives
By: Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi On my way back from Ganderbal, I hopped onto a local bus to grab some must-have items. During the ride, my attention was drawn to a lady cradling a baby in her lap, furiously rummaging through her purse. In her quest, she revealed a torn five-rupee note, clearly distressed by […]