In this issue

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SEASON OF HATE
Myths and fictionalised “facts” about our history and culture have been manufactured to prepare us for the current infatuation with animosity and hate

CLASH OF THE CHIEFTAINS
The real test in Maharashtra will be the political survival of many stalwarts

Shine Off Sonar Bangla

Since the ant displacement movements against the Left Front government in 2006-08, Bengal has seen increased corruption, communalisation of politics and the rise of welfarism

7 mins

Dera, Drugs and Despair

Punjab poll pitch is seeing interesting twists and turns this election season

6 mins

Carnatic Cauldron

For the BJP-led NDA, 400 paar will remain a dream if the South Indian states choose to look the other way

8 mins

The Young & the Restless

A new crop of young Dalit leaders shine in Uttar Pradesh's political Armament

5 mins

In The Name Of Ram

For the people of Hazaribagh, famous for its Ram Navamii, life is a tussle between peace, processions and politics

10 mins

Shell Company?

The power play between the BJP and the BJD in Odisha appears to be an electoral gimmick. Post elections, they may have each other's back

10+ mins

Peak Season in the Pir Panjal

Politicians excel at stirring up emotions at election time, and Kashmiris are torn between responding with cries or slogans

7 mins

Seeds of Betrayal

Forget about doubling their income, Haryana's farmers are living a life in penury

4 mins

Capital Contest

Could an alliance of former foes prevent a hat-trick for the BJP in Delhi?

5 mins

A Tale of Two Citadels

The shifting political equations in the Congress bastions of Raebareli and Amethi are not easy to decode

10+ mins

Which is the Real Sena?

Can BJP wrest Mumbai from Thackeray Sena?

6 mins

Clash of the Chieftains

Whether it is the Maratha reservation quota or farmers' issues, the real test in this election will be the political survival for the many stalwarts of the state

8 mins

Allure of Hatefulness Beyond Hate Speech

Polarisation between the Hindus and the Muslims is an unappetising reality, an ugliness that will not go away even after the votes get counted

6 mins

My Secular Mentor

A rare psychologist of Indian culture, Sudhir Kakar leaves behind seminal works that will have relevance for many generations

4 mins

Battle of the Bahubalis

Gangsters in Bihar no longer enjoy the kind of dominance that they did in the 90s, but that has not kept them away from politics

8 mins

Memories of Riots

Have frequent communal tensions changed the social fabric of Bihar?

5 mins

Didi's Achilles Heel

Mamata Banerjee stays the course but her party, plagued by corruption charges, spins out of control

7 mins

Memory Metamorphosis

What happened on March 14, 2007 in Nandigram? People still ask this question as they take part in the dance of democracy

7 mins

Minority Report

He has not lost the Dhubri seat in Assam since 2009. Now he is fighting for political survival as Bengali Muslims look to favour the Congress

5 mins

THE POWER OF PURPOSE

Doing good is good business as it transcends bottom lines and impacts lives positively, yielding profits that go beyond numbers.

2 mins

CURRENT FARMING METHODS ARE EXACERBATING CLIMATE CHANGE

Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) project is supporting transition of 850,000 farmers covering 377,801 hectares of land and operating in 3730 villages. \"Natural farming is in harmony with nature. It is a holistic land management practice that leverages the power of photosynthesis in plants\", says Mr. T Vijay Kumar, a retired IAS officer, who is the Executive Vice Chairman of Rythu Sadhikara Samstha, a non-profit organization set up by the Andhra Pradesh government in 2014. Since 2016, this platform has been utilized to integrate and promote APCNF activities, aimed at fostering the overall development and empowerment of farmers. Excerpts from an interview with Mr T Vijay Kumar:

3 mins

IN PURSUIT OF SUSTAINABILITY

Harshavardhana Gourineni, Executive Director, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd, in an interview shares how through its products and operations the company is helping reduce carbon footprints and meet SDGs. Excerpts:

2 mins

COOLING NO MORE A LUXURY, BUT A NECESSITY

With the rise in demand of air conditioners due to heat stress, sustainable air conditioning is the way forward to bring relief to people as well as manage emissions

7 mins

IKEA REMAKES EVERY DAY INTO A BETTER DAY

With a fierce commitment to making every day a better, more sustainable day for the greater good, IKEA innovates tirelessly to re-engineer homes and lives with an expanding range of energy-efficient, eco-friendly products.

2 mins

MAKE EVERYDAY EARTH DAY

This year's World Earth Day drew attention to the Planet vs Plastics discourse, but what we need is immediate and urgent action

2 mins

Lullaby for Loss

In Hathras, a family waits for justice, in Budaun and Sambhal, people wait for dignity and development

7 mins

Sun, Sand and Saffron

Amid the rising influence of Shivaji and a deepening 'insider-outsider' divide, the candy-coloured temples of Goa have taken on a political hue, even as 'original Goans' remain sceptical of endorsing politics of religious majoritarianism

8 mins

Toilers of the Sea

Livelihood concerns of the fishing communities in Raigad and Ratnagiri find no mention in the electoral campaigns in the Konkan region

8 mins

House of Cards

Two women, two election symbols-voters in Baramati appear to be befuddled by the recent political saga that has split the NCP and the powerful Pawar clan

8 mins

Not the Promised Land

The prime promises of the Telangana statehood movement-jobs and financial stability-still elude people in North Telangana

7 mins

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