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The marriage rituals may be different, but talaq and alimony should not be discriminative
The marriage rituals may be different, but talaq and alimony should not be discriminative

By Dr SB Misra

With 22 Islamic countries having already banned triple talaq and halala and India being a secular country, this disgrace should have long been banned here as well

With 22 Islamic countries having already banned triple talaq and halala and India being a secular country, this disgrace should have long been banned here as well

What forced PM Modi to talk of population-control?
What forced PM Modi to talk of population-control?

By Ranvijay Singh

At the rate our population is surging, we will, by 2027, surpass china to become the most populated nation in the world with a projected population of about 1.5 billion. This clearly shows that India suffers from a major population explosion

At the rate our population is surging, we will, by 2027, surpass china to become the most populated nation in the world with a projected population of about 1.5 billion. This clearly shows that India suffers from a major population explosion

Ayodhya: Judiciary's reputation, Hindu faith and Muslim wisdom at stake
Ayodhya: Judiciary's reputation, Hindu faith and Muslim wisdom at stake

By Dr SB Misra

It's a matter of pleasant surprise that the age-old issue languishing long in the courts for the past 70 years has finally been resolved by the Supreme Court. The court's decision is sealed off presently and shall be disclosed in November

It's a matter of pleasant surprise that the age-old issue languishing long in the courts for the past 70 years has finally been resolved by the Supreme Court. The court's decision is sealed off presently and shall be disclosed in November

Both, Pakistan and Congress leaders, are deluded
Both, Pakistan and Congress leaders, are deluded

By Dr SB Misra

The image of Pakistan in the world is much akin to that of Congress in India. The only difference being that unlike Pakistan, Congress doesn’t lack in party funds. It cannot be denied that whether by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or on its own, Pakistan is now set on the path to a tragic end

The image of Pakistan in the world is much akin to that of Congress in India. The only difference being that unlike Pakistan, Congress doesn’t lack in party funds. It cannot be denied that whether by Prime Minister Narendra Modi or on its own, Pakistan is now set on the path to a tragic end

She travelled from Mumbai to a remote village in Kargil to find a purpose in life — Teaching
She travelled from Mumbai to a remote village in Kargil to find a purpose in life — Teaching

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

Twenty-seven-year-old Rana Jyoti, a media professional, moved to Kargil to teach rural children from underprivileged backgrounds in Yourbaltak village in Ladakh. She has also spent two years teaching village kids in Himachal Pradesh.

Twenty-seven-year-old Rana Jyoti, a media professional, moved to Kargil to teach rural children from underprivileged backgrounds in Yourbaltak village in Ladakh. She has also spent two years teaching village kids in Himachal Pradesh.

There is need to safeguard pluralism and democracy
There is need to safeguard pluralism and democracy

By Dr SB Misra

Pluralism is not characteristic of a piece of land called country. It is enshrined in the people that constitute the Indian Nation.

Pluralism is not characteristic of a piece of land called country. It is enshrined in the people that constitute the Indian Nation.

The Fading Glory of Bhand Pather, Kashmir’s Traditional Folk Theatre
The Fading Glory of Bhand Pather, Kashmir’s Traditional Folk Theatre

By Safoora Hilal

A community of folk theatre artistes, the Bhands, travel from village to village in colourful outfits carrying the dhol, nagara and the sornai (a wooden flute). Their skits use lampoons, music and dance, to bring up problematic issues in politics, society and in religion.

A community of folk theatre artistes, the Bhands, travel from village to village in colourful outfits carrying the dhol, nagara and the sornai (a wooden flute). Their skits use lampoons, music and dance, to bring up problematic issues in politics, society and in religion.

Running out of space at the Panna Tiger Reserve?
Running out of space at the Panna Tiger Reserve?

By Arun Singh

The recent death of a two-year-old male tiger in the Panna Tiger Reserve, the most critical tiger habitat in the country, raises hard hitting questions. Is the reserve running out of space for the growing number of tigers? And, what happens if the Ken-Betwa river linking project submerges a major portion of the core area of the Tiger Reserve?

The recent death of a two-year-old male tiger in the Panna Tiger Reserve, the most critical tiger habitat in the country, raises hard hitting questions. Is the reserve running out of space for the growing number of tigers? And, what happens if the Ken-Betwa river linking project submerges a major portion of the core area of the Tiger Reserve?

Tikuli Art of Bihar: From adorning women to empowering them
Tikuli Art of Bihar: From adorning women to empowering them

By Lovely Kumari

The beautiful art of Tikuli, said to be 800 years old, would have passed into oblivion but for the dedication of artist Ashok Kumar Biswas who not only revived the art form but also made it a source of livelihood for more than 300 women he trained in the art.

The beautiful art of Tikuli, said to be 800 years old, would have passed into oblivion but for the dedication of artist Ashok Kumar Biswas who not only revived the art form but also made it a source of livelihood for more than 300 women he trained in the art.

The Kitemakers of Handipura, Jaipur’s 150-yo Kite Market
The Kitemakers of Handipura, Jaipur’s 150-yo Kite Market

By Parul Kulshreshta

Jaipur has an old tradition of flying kites on Makar Sankranti. It is said that Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh loved the tradition of kite flying and brought it to Jaipur. Special kites made of cloth that were called ‘Tukkal’ were made for the royals who used to fly them from the palace terrace. Kite-flying later became a community event on Sakrant.

Jaipur has an old tradition of flying kites on Makar Sankranti. It is said that Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh loved the tradition of kite flying and brought it to Jaipur. Special kites made of cloth that were called ‘Tukkal’ were made for the royals who used to fly them from the palace terrace. Kite-flying later became a community event on Sakrant.

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