Strengthen and Revamp ‘Earn and Learn’

Strengthening the ‘earn while you learn’ scheme is imperative for meaningful vocational education and skills training. This approach integrates practical experience with theoretical learning, thereby enhancing employability. Adequate support, industry collaboration and policy adjustments can enhance its effectiveness, link education with real-world demands and promote skilled employment. The “Earn while you Learn” scheme combines vocational…

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Will banning men from tailoring shops and salons make women safe?

Gender segregation implies that women require constant protection, thereby undermining their agency and professionalism. Preventing male tailors from taking women’s measurements reinforces the notion of women’s dependency for protection. Such policies generalize men as a potential threat, creating mistrust and harming workplace dynamics. Segregation reinforces stereotypes rather than addressing harassment. Analyze how segregation of occupations…

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How Long Will Victims Face Justice Delays

It is rightly said, “Justice delayed is justice denied,” underscoring the urgent need for timely reforms to ensure fair and equitable justice for all. Extended timelines due to adjournments limit access to timely justice, thereby affecting public confidence in the judicial system. Organize workshops to educate lawyers on ethical practices, discourage unnecessary adjournment requests, and…

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NET reliance may limit research

Increasing reliance on the NET may inadvertently limit the scope of research in India. Research thrives on diversity of thought, methodology, and perspective. Standardized tests such as the NET, which prioritize memorization over critical thinking, may produce scholars who are adept at passing exams but cannot push the boundaries of knowledge. This narrowing of inquiry…

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Revolutionizing Protein Science

Creating new proteins will prove to be transformative in medicine and technology. Emerging evidence shows that this new breed of protein-design techniques can create proteins that bind to other proteins. This is a key strategy in biology to modulate protein function, and tailoring it to specific needs can be a path to more precise and…

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Effigies Burn, But Ravanas Multiply

Burning Ravana on Dussehra has become a trend. People do not learn from it. Increasing the number of Ravana burnings will not be of any benefit. People have started taking it as a means of entertainment. We should take inspiration from our religious Puranas. Bad habits should be abandoned along with Ravana burning. Showing Ravana…

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