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With his hands folded and eyes partly closed, Mohammed Iqbal, 47, is immersed in prayer. Clad in a white shirt and dhoti at his ancestral home in Thamarassery, a village in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, Iqbal is at a religious ritual for the third day. He is mourning the death of his eldest son, Mohammed Shahabaz, … Read more
‘Accelerate Action’, which is the theme for International Women’s Day this year, calls for collective efforts to promote gender equality and women’s rights. For weeks, in Kerala, tens of thousands of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) have been fighting for fair remuneration, retirement benefits, and formal recognition of their occupation. Their work forms the cornerstone … Read more
Harvesting chestnuts, at Wular lake, in Kashmir | Photo Credit: PTI Every year, March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day to advocate gender equality and recognise the achievements of women in diverse sectors. The theme this year is “Accelerate Action”. The women of Kashmir have long struggled for economic independence and social empowerment, navigating … Read more
It is six in the morning. Chennai is just waking up. But the spacious, well-lit studio called The Pole Camp on Harrington Road is already abuzz with activity. Students of all ages, from 12 to late 40s, are hovering about the studio to start class. After the stretches, warm up routines and conditioning, they learn … Read more
Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent against measles. Measles vaccines are safe and effective. Photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP The United States is in the grip of a measles outbreak at present, with a major chunk of these cases in West Texas. As of February … Read more
‘At the policy level, the government can drive change by reimagining public space planning and design’ | Photo Credit: AFP India is often considered to be one of the most unsafe countries for women, a reality that demands urgent and deliberate change. India was ranked 128 among 177 countries rated in Women, Peace and Security … Read more
‘Women in science encounter many challenges that often start early’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Women in science navigate a minefield of challenges that often start early. Educational barriers, such as limited access to quality schools and gendered societal norms, can discourage girls from pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). For those who persist … Read more
On March 1, Indian men’s tennis enjoyed a rare moment of glorious sunshine. At the Dubai ATP 500, Yuki Bhambri — alongside Australian Alexei Popyrin — won his biggest doubles crown till date. At the Chile Open ATP 250, Rithvik Bollipalli — partnering Colombian Nicolas Barrientos — claimed his second career title, and at the … Read more
Two World Cups. IPL titles with multiple teams. Franchise-cricket coach. And mental health advocate and expert. Shane Watson takes pride in every phase of his professional life on and around a cricket field. The burly all-rounder, currently representing Australia Masters in the International Masters League, opened up on various facets of cricket. Excerpts: Why does … Read more
Founded by Begum Rokeya more than 100 years ago, Sakhawat Memorial Girls School is a government girls school with more than 1,300 students Nestled in an upscale Kolkata neighbourhood, Lord Sinha Road; off Park Street is the school of Begum Rokeya’s dreams. Sakhawat Memorial Girls School stands out in a neighbourhood famous for premium private … Read more