The truth beyond festivals: Air pollution in Indian cities is a year-round crisis

Air pollution in India is often considered a Diwali or winter problem, but it is a persistent and structural challenge that can only be solved through a long-term approach and citizen participation. In most Indian cities, air pollution is mistakenly considered a seasonal or festival-specific problem. The discussion fades after Diwali or winter, while the…

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The restless wisdom of Generation Alpha

I know the rules. Please don’t start explaining them. Today’s children’s eyes sparkle with reaction, not knowledge. They don’t want to listen, because we haven’t heard them. “I know the rules, please don’t start explaining them”—this sentence isn’t just a child’s dialogue, but a mirror of the fatigue, insecurity, and emotional distance of modern parenting….

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Stubble burning rages in North India: Solutions benefit both farmers and the environment

Every year, during October and November, the smoke rising from the fields of Punjab and Haryana chokes Delhi and all of North India. Stubble burning is a result of both farmers’ compulsion and policymakers’ failure. Unless farmers’ interests, agricultural needs, and environmental protection are addressed in tandem, pollution will neither decrease nor will rural India…

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The menstrual leave policy should be implemented across the country

Menstrual leave should be implemented in every state – a new chapter in women’s dignity The Karnataka government’s implementation of the menstrual leave policy is a commendable and sensitive initiative. This decision provides a new direction to women’s health, dignity, and workplace equality. A day of paid leave during menstruation provides them with physical relief…

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