Colonial-era education system is major cause of societal tensions in India: Arif Mohammed at ThinkEdu 2025

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OF CABBAGES AND KINGS |Are citizens really ‘blind’ to poverty, sense of hierarchy in India’s society? | Farrukh Dhondy

“That moon was under eclipse all these years Though it had occurred to me that it was there Was this eclipse inhibitions and fears? Of course, this loss of the leap year day caused the “new year” of our Parsi calendar to move one day back relative to the real calendar. Gentle reader, believe me, while I see the error …

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Rahul Gandhi says caste census key to exposing India's inequality, BJP hits back

India Today

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has stoked a fresh row after claiming that India's education system is unfair to the lower castes. In response, the BJP hit out at Rahul Gandhi, saying that the Congress leader crying foul about India's merit system in the field of education reflects the party's "dynastic" mindset. Responding to Rahul …

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‘India’s social science and political science theories have dawned from Eurocentric colonial past’

The Hindu

Underlining the profound influence of the West on socio-political thought in India, Rajaram Tolpadi, former professor of political science at Mangalore University, said that India’s social and political science theories were shaped by the Eurocentric colonial past. Our social science and political science theories are dawned from the Eurocentric colonial past,” he said in his keynote address delivered at the …

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How Oligarchic Capitalism and Totalitarianism Are Eroding Democracy in the US and India

The Hindu

Published : Mar 17, 2025 15:26 IST - 8 MINS READ In a recent review of activist and sociologist Bela Bhatia’s magnificent India’s Forgotten Country, I wrote that her description of rapacious Indian capitalism, the brutality of democratic governance, and belligerent Hindutva reminded me of the United States. Reagan also famously said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English …

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Muslims need education the most, says Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

The Hindu

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised the crucial role of education in the upliftment of Muslims and strongly criticised the prevalence of caste-based politics in the country. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of the Central India Group of Institutions in Nagpur, Mr. Gadkari said education was the cornerstone of development and social progress. “In our society, the community that needs education …

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Breaking: Political Debate Intensifies Over Unity and Division in India, With Comparisons to Aurangzeb's Rule

ABP News

In a recent political statement, references were made to attempts to create division between Hindus and Muslims in India. This narrative drew a comparison between the current Maharashtra government and the rule of Aurangzeb, suggesting that the leadership is following a divisive approach similar to that of the Mughal emperor. He argued that those accusing the government of creating division …

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Fanatical mindset: India gives it back to Pakistan for Kashmir claims at UN

India Today

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Parvathaneni Harish, on Friday came down heavily on Pakistani claims and statements on Jammu and Kashmir, calling out the neighbouring country's "fanatical mindset" and a "record of bigotry", while stressing that the Union Territory has always been an integral part of India. While reading out India's statement at the UN meeting to commemorate …

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Vice-President Dhankhar urges corporate sector to prioritise education

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said that philanthropic efforts should not be driven by commercial interests, highlighting concerns about commodification in health and education. Hinduja College of Commerce in Mumbai, he called on corporate leaders to see investment in education as a contribution to the nation’s future. Corporate leaders should view investment in education not just as philanthropy …

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sudipta datta on two books by malli gandhi and Krishnopriyo Bhattacharya that shine a light on marginalised tribal communities and their predicaments

The Hindu

The Anthropological Survey of India and Tribal Research Institutes recently announced that after a three-year study, they had managed to categorise 268 denotified, semi-nomadic, and nomadic tribes across the country, recommending the inclusion of 179 of these communities on Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes lists. Malli Gandhi, in his new book, Tribes of South India, lays down …

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‘Equality can be achieved through teachings of the Buddha, Basava and Ambedkar’

The Hindu

Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa has said that social discrimination based on castes, religion and other cultural identities can be fought and equality and harmony established by following the teachings of the Buddha, Basava and Ambedkar. Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board chairman Ajay Singh stressed the need for popularising Sharana culture which calls for humanity to set aside discrimination and …

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Ideas of India Summit 2025: Khan Sir Stands Up for Student Rights and Education Reform | ABP NEWS

ABP News

At the Ideas of India summit, Khan Sir shared his journey of standing up for the rights of students, particularly in Bihar. He recalled how, during a previous Class session, he had walked away from a ₹100 crore offer because he felt strongly about supporting education reform. Khan Sir emphasized that his mission wasn’t politically motivated but rooted in the …

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Academic freedom under fire: Scholars criticize Indian education policies

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: India has seen an acceleration of threats against academic freedom, said Zoya Hasan, academic and professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Thursday. Speaking at a conference organised at Loyola College on the ‘Re-envisioning higher education in India’, Hasan said, “India has seen an acceleration of threats against academic freedom, free speech, digital rights and an uptick in online trolling …

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India has as many systems of knowledge as there are communities and languages: Literary theorist Devy

The Hindu

Linguist and literary theorist Prof. G.N. Devy said on Thursday that India has as many systems of knowledge as there are communities and languages in the country. “I don’t remember anybody’s contact number; instead, my phone does it for me.. Human memory is declining steadily and very rapidly, making knowledge as human property impossible. European rationality Sunil Sahasrabudhey, founder president …

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DC Edit | SC must define free speech boundaries

Deccan Chronicle

The Ranveer Allahbadia issue has triggered a debate on the need for regulation of digital content even as the person’s distasteful comments as a guest on a television show has tested the limits of free speech in this age of social media where supervision over a limitless medium has become a nearly impossible task. What society stresses even in an …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Religion and politics: Navigating the fine line

Times of India

By Sonal Srivastava Should politicians use religion to garner votes from their constituencies in secular democracies? While it is challenging to separate religion from politics, politicians could aim to help their constituents gain a deeper understanding of their core religious beliefs, which will foster harmony between followers of different faiths. This separation is well-entrenched in modern western philosophy and was …

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‘Patriotism is about working ethically, wholeheartedly in our chosen sphere’

The Hindu

The first batch of students were passing out of Sai University “at a time when India is the cynosure of all eyes. and when the world expects India to be one of the leaders to solve the global problems of politics and economics”, said N.R. “Patriotism is about working ethically and wholeheartedly in our own chosen sphere during the entire …

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'Thematic Discussion On The Constitution Of India: Celebrating The Life And Work Of Prof. Upendera Baxi' And Public Lecture By Prof. Susan Marks [8th February]

Live Law

School of Law at BML Munjal University is organizing "Thematic Discussion On The Constitution Of India: Celebrating The Life And Work Of Prof. Upendera Baxi". And Public Lecture by Prof. Susan Marks Date: 8 February 2025 Venue: Multipurpose Hall, Kamladevi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi The details of the event are as follows: Theme 1: Liberty, Welfare and Equality …

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Mere Conferment Of Power On State To Regulate Teacher Recruitment In Minority Schools Doesn't Violate Article 30: Gujarat High Court

Live Law

Upholding the 2021 amendments to Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Act which allowed the State to make rules regarding recruitment of teachers and principals in linguistic and religious minority schools, the Gujarat High Court said that the language of the provisions did not denote that the State had any "unfettered, uncannalized or unlimited power" to make regulations. It said, …

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Budget 2025: Why eucation investment is key to India’s economic growth

The Hindu

The year 2025 brings optimism of India’s position as the fastest-growing economy in the world. Yet, India’s education system continues to grapple with deep-rooted challenges in quality, equity, and relevance. As we await Budget 2025, it is imperative that education takes center stage because without a strong foundation, the promise of our economic success cannot be realized. The 2025 budget …

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India must flex reason rather than muscle in honour of its republic

Live Mint

India’s embrace of democracy has been affirmed many times over by the ‘power of the vote’ as a lived experience. While its basic point was that an oppressor could not possibly protect people, the primary purpose of government, the blow his essay landed on anybody’s ‘divine right’ to rule made it an ode to the republican ideal, as encoded in …

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India has the potential to rule the globe: former Indian Ambassador to Poland

The Hindu

Former Indian Ambassador to Armenia, Georgia, Sudan, Poland and Lithuania - Deepak Vohra said India was not just progressing but was leading with the potential to rule on the global stage, and students have a great responsibility and opportunity take keep the Indian flag flying high. Mr. Vohra, who was addressing the students of Nalanda Educational Institutions, Vengal Rao Nagar …

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2 months ago

Delhi govt. working tirelessly to fulfil dreams, aspirations of Ambedkar: Atishi

The Hindu

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday said the Delhi government has been working hard to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of freedom fighters and the architect of the Constitution Dr B R Ambedkar by ensuring the right to equality for all citizens. We have taken major strides in transforming people’s lives by transforming schools in Delhi, providing free healthcare and …

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Free Education in India: Explore 5 government schemes that provide free education to all

Hindustan Times

APJ Abdul Kalam once said "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." Free Education in India: Explore 5 government schemes that offer free education To achieve this motto and give every child the weapon to change the world, the Government of India, over the years, has developed and launched various schemes that provide …

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2 months ago

Jagdeep Dhankhar: First draft of Indian history written by colonisers with distorted perspective

The Hindu

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday said it was a travesty that the ignorant were trying to make us aware of inclusivity by their narrow-minded approach. He also said that the first draft of the country's history came through colonisers' distorted perspective. He asserted that the philosophical schools of Vedanta, Jainism, Buddhism and others have always encouraged dialogue and co-existence …

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Just Like That | Decolonising the Indian mind: Beyond political freedom

Hindustan Times

I do not agree with many things that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat says, but I have no hesitation in endorsing what in my view is right. Recently, in a speech in Indore, he said that political freedom may have come to us on August 15, 1947, but even after that we remained prisoners of the legacy left by colonialism and …

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Constitution a tool for the suppressed to find their voice, says writer Banu Mushtaq

The Hindu

Writer Banu Mushtaq said on Saturday that the Indian Constitution was the only hope and means for the suppressed and the oppressed communities to raise their voice and fight for their rights in the country in the present times. She was speaking during the inauguration of a two-day national symposium as part of the Bahuroopi National Theatre Festival organized by …

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A tale of two Indias: Inequality alleviation is a challenge we must tackle head-on

Live Mint

Over the past seven decades, India’s income inequality has transformed significantly, with stark divergences between rural and urban areas. From 1975 to 1995, the income Gini ratio declined slightly to 0.376, reflecting poverty alleviation schemes like the Integrated Rural Development Programme and land reforms. However, rural inequality has risen gradually due to structural constraints and slower policy impact, while urban …

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Why India needs to prioritise teacher development in higher education

The Hindu

Industry readiness is one of the graduate attributes in the outcome-based education framework. A recent revelation has exposed a critical factor in India’s higher education system: a staggering 80% of graduates are deemed not fitting for industry roles. India’s higher education system faces growing criticism for its theory-heavy curricula going slow or improving skill sets. The lack of nurturing from …

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‘Colonisers promoted rote learning; destroyed critical thinking in India’

The Hindu

Ravi on Friday said colonialism prevented students from learning and thinking critically as the British wanted to wield control over their subjects. Mr. Ravi said the then education system laid stress on memorising facts and figures rather than on practical learning and critical thinking. Promoting rote learning, the British destroyed the traditional ways of learning in India that encouraged critical …

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‘BJP is more...’: Rahul Gandhi on difference between Congress and PM Modi’s party

Live Mint

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was asked about the difference between the Bharatiya Janata Party and his party during a conversation with IIT Madras students on Saturday. Rahul Gandhi also said quality education cannot be achieved through privatisation and financial incentives. "We need to spend a lot more money on education and strengthening government institutions," he said in a post on …

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Privatisation doesn't guarantee quality education, govts need to spend more: Rahul Gandhi to IIT Madras students

Hindustan Times

Quality education cannot be achieved through privatisation and financial incentives, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said Saturday, underlining the importance of governments spending more on education and strengthening public institutions. Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi In a conversation with IIT Madras students held sometime back, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha talked on a host …

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‘The more harmonious…’: Rahul Gandhi’s response on difference between BJP and Congress

Hindustan Times

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, spoke about the differences between Congress and BJP during a conversation with IIT Madras students, saying that his party prioritises fair distribution of resources and inclusive growth, while the BJP focuses on aggressive growth and a “trickle-down” approach. On his WhatsApp channel, the Congress leader said they discussed discuss “redefining success …

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How are Congress and BJP different? Rahul Gandhi responds

India Today

Giving a differentiation between the Congress and the BJP, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi asserted that his party believed that the distribution of resources should be done more fairly, and growth should be wider and inclusive. In a freewheeling conversation with IIT Madras students on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi said the BJP was more aggressive on "triple-down" growth. Asked on how higher …

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Education System in Crisis: Why Are Young Indians Leaving School?

The Quint

“India will grow only if India reads.” But is India truly reading? Over the last two years, 1.72 crore children have dropped out of school, marking the first major decline in six years. Reverse Migration which means during COVID-19, many families moved from cities to villages, shifting their children from private to government schools. The growing number of children leaving …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Flash Back 2024: We, the people!

New Indian Express

Colonial Vs Desi ‘For things going wrong, don’t blame British’ NEW DELHI: The Constitution borrows from the Government of India Act of 1935, but it differs from it substantially, too. If India inherited rule of law and due process doctrines from the British, remember that fundamental rights, accountable government, popular sovereignty and democracy are indigenous without colonial credentials. The biggest …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

GNLU Submits Contribution On 'India's Legal-Policy Framework on Safety In Education' To UN Special Rapporteur On Right To Education

Live Law

The GNLU Centre for Public and Private International Law has submitted a written response to the Call for Contributions issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Right to Education inviting submissions on the topic of “Safety as an aspect of right to education and as a precondition to its full realization”. On 19 November 2024, for upcoming report to …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education

The Hindu

Atul Kumar, the son of a daily wage worker and from the Scheduled Caste community, lost his seat at IIT Dhanbad after he was unable to pay the seat booking fee of ₹17,500 that was required to secure his admission. There are many and similar cases like Atul’s, but which never draw media attention or receive justice, leaving many deserving …

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RTI to India-US nuclear deal: Key reforms that Manmohan Singh undertook as PM

Live Mint

Former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh’s tenure witnessed significant reforms that profoundly impacted India’s economy, governance, and social infrastructure. The National Rural Health Mission Launched in 2005, the NRHM aimed to enhance healthcare access for India’s rural population, focusing particularly on maternal and child health, immunization, and disease control. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme The Mahatma Gandhi …

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British rulers distorted India’s history: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

India TV News

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today said the British rulers of India distorted the country’s history to propagate the message that the local populace was unfit to govern by themselves. “In 1857, the British rulers of India realised that despite innumerable castes, sects, languages, geographical disparities and Indians fighting among themselves, they stay united till they evict foreign invaders from the …

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India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges

The Hindu

Published : Dec 25, 2024 12:00 IST - 11 MINS READ As I reflect on the Constitution, I am immediately reminded that I am older than the Constitution of India and hence consider it my privilege to reflect not just on the last 40 years but on the 75 years of the Constitution. The Indian Constitution distributes functions between the …

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3 months ago

India’s Education System: Four Decades of Zigzag Reform

The Hindu

Published : Dec 25, 2024 12:00 IST - 9 MINS READ Over the last four decades, education has followed a zigzag track. While established mechanisms such as the Central Advisory Board of Education continued to operate, a new mechanism—the National Curriculum Framework —was introduced. The Programme of Action, which came six years after the NEP, indicated this route, and many …

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3 months ago

India’s Democratic Exception Is Running Out of Time

The Hindu

Published : Dec 25, 2024 11:00 IST - 10 MINS READ Indian politics over the past decade makes the case for a revisionist history of the republic. The success of the Sangh Parivar in imposing a communal common sense on Indian politics should encourage us to review India’s republican past in the light of Narendra Modi’s ascendancy. The standard Indian …

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‘UCC is to ensure rights, duties’

New Indian Express

Claiming that Uniform Civil Code should not be an issue of contention, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday said that law requires uniformity of rights and duties as it’s purpose is not to bring unanimity in the rituals and practices of different religions. I was elected to the Lok Sabha from Kanpur where only 11% of the voters were …

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3 months ago

AAP’s Delhi education revolution was not all sound and fury: researcher

The Hindu

With Delhi set to face elections next year, it may be time to examine once again if what the Aam Aadmi Party represents can be an alternative to the BJP. Yamini Aiyar, a senior visiting fellow at Brown University in the U.S.A and former CEO of the Center for Policy Research, says that while learning outcomes must have improved as …

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How ‘India’s New Right’ is the result of individual endeavours, not societal or governmental – Firstpost

Firstpost

What separates the new Right from the old is that while the previous generation largely operated within the parameters defined by their intellectual adversaries, the current ones are redefining and rewriting their own path. Abhijit Majumder’s book, India’s New Right: Powering the Current Wave of Nationalism and Civilisational Revival, further exposes the ludicrousness of the notions—Left and Right. So, we …

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India a Begumpura of reason & compassion: Githa Hariharan

Deccan Chronicle

Writer and editor Githa Hariharan, who successfully challenged the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act in 1995 to uphold the rights of the mother, has an idea of India that she explores in her new book, This Too Is India: Conversations on Diversity and Dissent. As for linguistic identity dilemmas: I think of the fact that my Tamil mixes Malayalam and …

India Book Conversation

3 months, 1 week ago

How can India's public school system bridge literacy gaps for marginalised youth?

India Today

The literacy crisis amongst marginalised youth in India reflects systemic challenges deeply entrenched within the public education system. “Public schools, which cater to a majority of marginalised students, often lack the resources and infrastructure to address their specific learning needs,” says Awasthi. Private schools offer quality education to those who can afford it, while public schools cater to marginalised communities …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Book Review: In ‘Nehru’s India’, Aditya Mukherjee Counters False Narratives About India’s First Prime Minister

The Hindu

Published : Dec 10, 2024 22:30 IST - 9 MINS READ At a time when the forces of Hindutva are relentlessly denigrating Jawaharlal Nehru’s contribution to the freedom of our country and the first 17 years of nation-building in independent India, the historian Aditya Mukherjee brings welcome clarification to the debate largely by citing Nehru’s own words and expanding on …

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Italian philosopher Sebastiano Maffettone delivers lecture on intolerance and justice at 30th KIFF

The Hindu

Italian political philosopher Sebastiano Maffettone in a seminar at the 30th Kolkata International Film Festival on ‘Intolerance, Global Justice and the Media’ on Saturday said dialogue and interchange of ideas between the Indian and Western political theories can help nurture a tolerant environment on both sides. “All the problems we get from Hindutva and the intercultural and the inter-religious relations …

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