Opinion

CAA rules to be implemented by March 2024

The Centre is set to formulate rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) by March 30, 2024, as announced by Minister of State for Home Affairs, Ajay Kumar Mishra. He made this statement on Sunday during his participation in a festival of the Dalit Matua community in Thakurnagar, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, which […]

Mental health of reformers and dissenters among Indian Muslims

Sadaf Vidha is a therapist with a keen interest in exploring the psychosocial aspects of individuals, incorporating elements from clinical material, arts, literature, poetry, politics, and social media. Her approach is influenced by deep psychology, intersecting feminism, Buddhism, and postmodern thought. Vidha utilizes these perspectives in her work with clients, and teaching contexts, as well […]

Israel, Hamas, and the USA: Who’s playing their cards right?

Israel, Hamas, and the USA: Who’s Playing Their Cards Right? Binyamin Netanyahu had a tightrope to balance once he decided on a war against Hamas. At the one end was prudence. It called for putting all his weight to prevent the conflict from spreading out. Times have changed; a lot of what went on in […]

Need for greater scrutiny of teachers and principals in educational institutions

A Haryana school principal, arrested on November 4 and remanded to custody on November 7, faces allegations of abuse from 142 students. An investigative committee initially identified 60 victims, later increasing to 142. The majority of complaints allege sexual assault, with some reporting physical abuse. The matter, surfacing on August 31, drew criticism for police […]

Decision to review existing DGCA rules welcome move

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is actively engaged in a comprehensive review of aviation rules with the primary goal of enhancing the overall passenger experience and making air travel more accommodating. As part of the proposed changes, airlines could be mandated to not only offer assistance but also provide compensation to passengers facing […]