FISSURES IN I.N.D.I.A.

Dear Editor,Fissures in I.N.D.I.A. block are quite visible. It is not unusual when ideologically different parties come together for political gains. Ideological conflicts cannot keep the parties of different hues together. Uneasy alliance is the…

Hike in Onion

Dear Editor,Some time ago, tomatoes were being sold at Rs 200 per kg in the country. Now, tomato prices have come down, but there is a big jump in onion prices. Its price has crossed…

Why do we need tests and grades?

Dear Editor,Marks and rankings are the currency of education and advancement. But they are flawed and unfair assessments. Off the Mark: How Grades, Ratings, and Rankings Undermine Learning (but Don’t Have To) by Jack Schneider…

Bharat Ratna for Dr. Swami & Kurien

Dear Editor,It’s surprising that both the iconic personalities Viz. Dr. MS Swaminathan and Dr. Verghese Kurien have not been honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India’s Highest Civilian Award, during their lifetimes despite their monumental contribution.…

Adieu Lord Ganesha

Dear Editor,The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on a large scale in several parts of India. The history of the Sarvajanik Ganesh Chaturthi in Maharashtra is centuries old. It was started by the late…