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Passing Clearances, Bypassing Consultations

Written by Arpitha Kodiveri Nestled within the mangroves along the coast of the Bay of Bengal are three panchayats of Gobindpur, Dhinkia, and Nuagaon. Bordered...

Looking Beyond Tokenism: Inspecting National Awards for Teachers

Structural deficiencies in India’s education system have resulted in lower academic standards and a generally dissatisfied teaching community. It is no surprise that Indian...

Let’s #EduTok: Democratising E-Learning or Shrewd PR Gimmick?

Understanding the Context TikTok’s arrival in India has been heralded as a game-changer in Indian social media spaces. The country is home to 120 million...

Sun, Sand and Cricket: The UAE Story

Written by Sreeradh Radhakrishnan Despite never having achieved test status, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been an integral part of the cricketing world for...

India’s Sportswomen – A Brighter Future

In the recently concluded 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, India's Women in Blue came astonishingly close to winning their first ever World Cup....

Indian Students’ Silent Hymns: Of Sanskrit Prayers in Secular Schools

Co-authored by Kaushalya Misra & Avantika Bunga “What is the problem with saying Vande Mataram? We are saying thank you to mother earth? What...

From Streets to Schools | The Bastion x Save the Children

“As the traffic light turns green, the car speeds off, leaving behind a little girl in a yellow dress selling storybooks on the street....

From Japan, with Love

Written by Vaishnavi Rathore At first glance, Japan is a good example for countries that aim to go green. By 2030, the country plans to...