Her literary career began in the 1950s. She consistently focused on the state of affairs of communities such as tribals, dalits, landless labourers, and those pushed to the margins of society. Importantly, her engagement wasn’t that of a distant observer. She travelled extensively, lived among these communities, listened to their histories, and allowed those experiences […]
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IISCO’s blast furnaces, open-hearth furnaces and rolling mills had become technologically outdated. Even as the global steel industry shifted toward basic oxygen furnaces — a far more efficient method of steelmaking — IISCO continued relying on traditional open-hearth furnaces, where steelmaking cycles were significantly slower and more energy intensive. Frequent mechanical failures led to repeated
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During her visits to the coal mines of the Jharia region, Renuka Ray personally observed the harsh and often dangerous conditions in which women labourers worked, many of them spending long hours in unhealthy surroundings with little protection or security. The experience left a lasting impression on her. When the Constitution of India was being
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The productivity of cereals such as rice, wheat, maize, sorghum, millets, barley, etc., is heavily influenced by nitrogen. Yet factors such as low plant population, excessive fertiliser application, and poor methods and timing of fertiliser use have led to nitrogen (N) losses of up to 70%, contributing to reduced cereal yields. Agriculture, one of the
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Bihar still lacks a modern food-processing ecosystem; raw makhana is often sold to traders in states like West Bengal, Delhi, and Maharashtra, where private companies manage the stages of cleaning, roasting, flavouring, and packaging. These states then market the final product under premium brands, reaping profits that should have ideally strengthened Bihar’s local economy. Did
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Their struggle is not with creativity, but with access. They can weave magic with their hands, but they lack a platform — a place to reach customers directly. Most of their earnings are eaten up by middlemen and wholesalers who buy at low prices and sell at high margins elsewhere. The handloom industry is one
Threads of Nepura: Reviving Bihar’s Handloom Heritage Read More »
The Anganwadi Sevikas (AWWs) in Bihar, numbering over 1.12 lakh, are the frontline functionaries of the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme, the Government of India’s flagship programme for early childhood care and nutrition. Yet, despite their vital role, these Anganwadi Sevikas are not recognised as government employees and are left without any access to job
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Across primary and secondary facilities, over 61% and 56% sanctioned posts were vacant. Tertiary and AYUSH facilities also suffer from alarmingly high vacancy rates, resulting in an overall personnel shortage of 60%. Such gaps are not just theoretical; they translate into overworked staff, unattended beds, and poor-quality healthcare. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the
Why Bihar’s Hospitals Remain Half-Built Promises Read More »
Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a pivotal shift in the automotive industry, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. However, a comprehensive life-cycle assessment (LCA) reveals that while EVs deliver significant environmental benefits, they also pose substantial upstream and downstream challenges. India’s electric-mobility moment has arrived. At the recently held CII Delhi
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Over the past two decades, Bihar has witnessed rapid growth in urbanization, mostly centred in and around the capital. Large tracts of low-lying land and “jalla” (wetlands) have been converted into residential and commercial areas, while “bagh” zones (orchards) have been urbanized. This transformation has led to the loss of the natural drainage system, worsening
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To the people of Kashmir, the Hangul was not just a species — it was the spirit of the forest, the silent rhythm of nature’s harmony. Yet today, that call grows rare. The decline of the Hangul is both an ecological and emotional tragedy. Once a living emblem of the valley’s abundance, the species now
Saving the Hangul: Restoring the Pride of Kashmir’s Vanishing Monarch Read More »
Apart from the poor economic condition, their social mobility is also an issue. Waste picking carries heavy caste and class stigma. Many waste pickers belong to marginalized communities and face daily verbal abuse. Their children are bullied in schools, reinforcing exclusion and a sense of inferiority. In the Ramchak Bairiya dumping yard on the outskirts
The Forgotten Custodians of Cleanliness: The Harsh Reality of Bihar’s Waste Pickers Read More »
Bihar’s sporting revolution is more than new stadiums and glossy inaugurations; it is an effort to reconfigure the state’s economy where sport becomes an engine of travel, investment, and local entrepreneurship. Rajgir has just cut the ribbon on Bihar’s first world-class international cricket stadium — a 45,000-seat arena with gleaming pavilions and Olympic-grade facilities. But
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The CAG audit and media reports found that hundreds of crores had been spent or marked as ‘completed,’ yet many embankment structures remained incomplete, poorly built, and offered little actual flood protection. Despite frequent claims by Bihar’s leaders that international rivers and inadequate central support are to blame, residents view this as a convenient deflection,
Crores Spent, Villages Submerged: The Untold Story of Bihar’s Broken Flood Promises Read More »
India’s domestic medical device industry remains highly fragmented, with most firms operating on a small or medium scale and lacking the infrastructure and capital needed to compete globally. Unlike China, India does not provide super deductions for Research and Development, limiting incentives for innovation. While the sector is poised for transformation, the shift from import
Emission testing fraud isn’t just an environmental crime — it’s a betrayal of public trust. Across India’s cities, centres have been caught handing out certificates prepared in advance, faking tests by merely attaching nozzle pipes, and rigging results to let toxic vehicles stay on the road. Air pollution is choking our cities, and vehicles are
The entry of women into Delhi’s ride-hailing and taxi sector embodies both empowerment and precarity. On one hand, it challenges patriarchal norms and creates new pathways for financial independence, but on the other, the structural inequities continue to limit this empowerment. Gig work in India is marked by deep precarity, and within this, the ride-hailing
Driving Against the Odds: The Socio-Economic Realities of Women Taxi Drivers in Delhi Read More »
In the Sundarbans’ socio-economic milieu, where banks rarely reach and formal institutions falter, resilience is not built overnight or left to the government alone. The story of Shitama SHG exemplifies this: ordinary housewives who, armed with a ledger and a loudspeaker, map out lanes of hope and readiness long before a government Jeep or NDRF
West Bengal Floods and the Women Who Lead: SHGs Building Resilience in the Sundarbans Read More »
Disabled children under the Indian education system have been systematically “othered,” struggling to integrate with the mainstream. The educational journey of these children often begins with anxiety—finding a nearby, affordable school in itself is a challenge. Admission becomes harder due to a lack of proper guidance for their needs. Poor infrastructure further limits opportunities in
Right to Education Act and Disabled Students: The Unfinished Struggle for Equity Read More »
Israel’s AI Warfare provide perfect lessons for India and the future of global power politics in the complex geo-political situation in world.
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Tides of Tenacity: Housewives, Household in Flood-Stricken West Bengal meet crises with ingenuity and resolve.
West Bengal Floods: How Women Become the Silent Backbone of Survival and Resilience Read More »
Iran’s MENARA Proposal: Can Nuclear Cooperation Replace Rivalry and Reshape the Middle East’s Future, or repeat the Atom for Peace paradox?
Women Cab Drivers and Urban Mobility in Delhi represent both a cultural statement and a socio-economic negotiation.
Shifting Gears: How Women Cab Drivers Are Redefining Delhi’s Urban Mobility Read More »
Indian Constitution promises freedom; let us not make it a long-lost dream meant to be experienced by some as a women defines power.
Ancient Indian Laws on Women’s Rights: From Rig Vedic Equality to Modern Patriarchy Read More »
Trend of failing Government Schools in India is worrisome and calls for serious introspection on various aspects in the interest of masses.
Government Schools in Crisis: Why India’s Public Education System Is Collapsing Read More »
Report on Women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs)/Cooperatives of Nagaland details how women’s empowerment gaining ground and reversing narrative.
Tied by Roots, Driven by Purpose: The Women Entrepreneurs of Nagaland Read More »
India’s challenge in 2025 is not about choosing between the Global South and the United States. It is about managing contradictions and maximizing influence without abandoning its principles. India is currently navigating a complex strategic landscape as it balances its role as a leader of the Global South with the challenges posed by President Donald
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OCMS (Online Computerised Monitoring System): An Ideal Mechanism to track the implementation progress of Central Sector Projects
