Education for society The grip of patriarchy on our society is exactly the kind of embedded issue that cannot be tackled through law alone and has to be challenged through education. Updated 25 Sep, 2026 09:08am
Flu: a public health crisis There is no public effort to promote flu vaccination. Published 11 Sep, 2026 07:45am
Clearing the air We have yet to see a major sustained effort to reduce air pollution in the country. Published 28 Aug, 2026 07:39am
Crime and punishment The use of the stick over the long term will have some unintended consequences. Updated 14 Aug, 2026 07:25am
Outsourcing as a policy The answer lies not in outsourcing but in improving the quality of service and governance. Published 31 Jul, 2026 07:46am
Making one’s way It is the quality of learning that determines how ready a candidate is for the job market. Updated 17 Jul, 2026 07:47am
Rankings show priorities The ‘World Universities Rankings’ may be a rough measure of quality. But they do reveal a lot. Updated 03 Jul, 2026 08:11am
They don’t really care Over the last couple of years, spending on education has dipped to below 1pc of GDP. Published 19 Jun, 2026 08:03am
Incomplete systems & markets Why does our healthcare system lack diabetes prevention and management programmes? Updated 05 Jun, 2026 08:47am
NON-FICTION: THE ORANGE CITY Academics, architects, artists and activists reflect on how a major transport project can reshape neighbourhoods and redefine Published 31 May, 2026 06:58am
Reconsidering assessments Should school-leaving exams be the only way to judge who ought to continue their education? Published 22 May, 2026 07:48am
Myth of merit and inclusion A narrow construction of merit is not merely a denial of inclusion; it is a denial of merit itself. Published 08 May, 2026 08:10am
Teachers’ career path Should we not have our best teachers at the primary school level? Published 24 Apr, 2026 08:04am
Educating the poor We need to spend more effort and resources on improving educational outcomes. Published 10 Apr, 2026 06:12am
Limiting screen time Children today have far fewer opportunities for structured physical activities. Published 27 Mar, 2026 07:09am
Organisational culture matters Constructive work cultures do not happen by default. They have to be designed. Published 13 Mar, 2026 08:17am
Festivals and conferences Each festival had some 40 to 50 sessions and 200-plus panellists or speakers. Published 27 Feb, 2026 08:20am
Humour in classrooms Students do identify a ‘sense of humour’ as one of the traits that good teachers possess. Published 13 Feb, 2026 07:14am
Deeper effort needed There is no reason why learning should not be an enjoyable and fruitful experience. Updated 30 Jan, 2026 09:39am
Difficult times We need to start thinking about how we can create more income-generation opportunities. Published 16 Jan, 2026 08:32am
