INDUSTRY Trouble in the brew? Darjeeling tea faces existential threatsSuhrid Sankar ChattopadhyayFalling yields, high costs of production, labour issues have left tea gardens gasping for survival.
SCAM SSC recruitment scam in West Bengal strikes at the core of Bengali societySuhrid Sankar Chattopadhyay
INDUSTRY Trouble in the brew? Darjeeling tea faces existential threatsSuhrid Sankar ChattopadhyayFalling yields, high costs of production, labour issues have left tea gardens gasping for survival.
Education Plans to overhaul higher education afoot despite Bill awaiting Parliament go-aheadT.K. RajalakshmiThe Higher Education Commission of India Bill is to replace the UGC Act.
Spotlight RTI Act losing its sheen with weakened machinery for its implementationAshutosh SharmaIn the 17 years since it came into existence, its users have been attacked, harassed, even murdered.
Reports Rural Development Ministry report highlights gaps in poverty alleviationT.K. RajalakshmiThe Ministry’s sixth Common Review Mission Report delves into States’ implementation of schemes.
Crime Tamil Nadu cops walk extra mile to help child sexual abuse survivorsIlangovan RajasekaranEnsuring legal help, counselling, protection, and compensation is part of a new police initiative.
Tragedy Questions loom large over Morbi bridge collapse in GujaratAnupama KatakamWhy was the clock-manufacturing company Oreva put in charge of maintaining the heritage bridge?
Spotlight Coimbatore blast unleashes fierce political slugfest in Tamil NaduIlangovan RajasekaranThe incident on October 23 has left in its wake a demoralised police force.
Photo Essay Living the Gond lifeHimmat RanaThe experience of staying amid the tribals in a remote village near the Satpuras in central India.
Global Hunger Index 2022 ‘Same four indicators for all countries’: Laura ReinerT.K. RajalakshmiInterview with the Project Head, Global Hunger Index.
REPORTS India slips in Global Hunger Index ranking, Modi government cries foulT.K. RajalakshmiThis year’s report shows India falling from last year’s ranking of 101 to 107 among 121 countries.
TRIBUTE Ela Bhatt (1933-2022): A gentle revolutionary for women workers’ rightsKalpana Sharma‘Elaben’ will be remembered not just for SEWA but also for the quality of her leadership.
SCAM SSC recruitment scam in West Bengal strikes at the core of Bengali societySuhrid Sankar ChattopadhyayPublic outrage is growing in the State as more details of corruption come to light.
Why I have great expectations from the Bharat Jodo Yatra It could help one understand the rise of authoritarian forces and the need to connect with people.
SlideshowLesser godsTheyyam, a ritual dance form performed in northern Kerala and parts of southern Karnataka, has been subversively empowering for certain communities.
