In the case of many who grew up during the early morning years of India’s freedom, cinema meant more than entertainment.
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...Full StoryThe teacher drawing salary from multiple govt schools in UP reflects the tragedy that has befallen one of the best schemes ever launched to boost girls’ education in rural areas.
...Full StoryJyoti's decision demonstrates that the thirst for recognition and opportunities is not as pervasive among the young as many of us might like to believe.
...Full StoryThe descent into poor taste has taken years, but social media has pushed the adolescents into a permanent quarantine where no teacher or parent has access.
...Full StoryFrom outside, Madhya Pradesh looks like a stable two-party state, but the recent upheaval shows that the two-party system does not necessarily mean stability.
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...Full StoryThe Gandhi-Nehru dialogue is one of the best resources we have to meditate on the horror that children are facing in the air of Delhi and other cities in the region.
...Full StoryMany schools have, over the years, tried to persuade children to avoid crackers.
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