Are Students Actually Learning Life Skills? What’s Missing in the Curriculum
- Explainers & Reports, Opinion
- November 10, 2025

New Delhi, February 18, 2026 — Centuries before modern India’s struggle for independence, a revolutionary movement in the 17th-century Deccan plateau laid the foundation for a sovereign nation. This is the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the “Father of the Indian Navy,” whose tactical brilliance and administrative foresight challenged the might of the Mughal Empire
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Key highlights Subtle acting used to be a slow reward. You watched it, felt it, and only later realised it had changed your mood. Today’s attention economy wants the opposite: instant proof. It wants the moment you can clip, caption, and repost. This is why performances are getting louder—not always because actors are worse, but
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“Divine Justice or Human Construct? Tracing the Evolution of Karma from Vedas to Shastras” Karma, a pivotal concept in Hindu philosophy, is often encapsulated in the phrase “as you sow, so shall you reap.” This principle, which underpins the law of moral causation, varies significantly in its interpretation from the ancient Vedas to the more
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“Sacred Sounds or Simplified Rituals? Unpacking the Power of Vedic Mantras in Contemporary Worship” Vedic mantras, the sacred chants derived from the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, play a central role in spiritual practices and rituals. These ancient hymns, composed thousands of years ago, are believed to have profound spiritual and transformative powers. However, as contemporary
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“Guiding Society or Binding Traditions? The Dual Role of Shastric Ethics in Modern India” The Shastras, a collection of ancient texts that serve as guides on everything from governance to daily behavior, hold a revered yet contentious place in Hindu tradition. These texts, which include the Dharma Shastras, the Arthashastra, and the Manusmriti, among others,
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Bridging Faiths in a World of Tensions and Opportunities As the world grows more interconnected, the need for meaningful religious dialogue has never been more pressing. In regions like India and the Middle East, where diverse faiths coexist amidst historical tensions, recent developments highlight both the challenges and potential of fostering deeper understanding between communities.
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