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Local governance Feb 03, 2021 - 15:53

Do political parties in Tamil Nadu have the will to make local government a reality?

The cancellation of Gram Sabhas thrice raises serious concerns about the Tamil Nadu government’s attitude towards ensuring democratic decentralisation in the state.

Do political parties in Tamil Nadu have the will to make local government a reality

Will reopening schools really help the government in what its trying to achieve

Education Jan 29, 2021 - 12:51

Will reopening schools really help the government in what it’s trying to achieve?

The consequences of choosing not to hide A multi-ethnic queer poet writes

Opinion Jan 22, 2021 - 15:24

The consequences of choosing not to hide: A multi-ethnic, queer poet writes

Where is Indias Marcus Rashford Sports stars enjoy hero status but rarely speak out

Opinion Jan 20, 2021 - 19:39

Where is India’s Marcus Rashford? Sports stars enjoy hero status but rarely speak out

Brahmin brides fund state enforced endogamy and the criminalisation of love

Opinion Jan 19, 2021 - 15:48

'Brahmin brides fund', state enforced endogamy and the criminalisation of love

How loud must women be for their experiences of sexual violence to be heard

Blog Jan 14, 2021 - 16:36

How loud must women be for their experiences of sexual violence to be heard?

Hey Behindwoods anchor oru interviewer pesara paecha idhu

Opinion Jan 13, 2021 - 18:55

Hey Behindwoods anchor – oru interviewer pesara paecha idhu?

How Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd influenced my life and thought A student writes

Opinion Jan 08, 2021 - 15:51

How Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd influenced my life and thought: A student writes

By prohibiting strikes Indias new labour codes will make employees powerless

Opinion Jan 08, 2021 - 12:41

By prohibiting strikes, India’s new labour codes will make employees powerless

Blended Education in schools is the need of the hour

Education Jan 05, 2021 - 16:26

Blended Education in schools is the need of the hour

How the Mekedatu dam project in Cauvery valley endangers four threatened species

Conservation Dec 27, 2020 - 16:22

How the Mekedatu dam project in Cauvery valley endangers four threatened species

Silent Valley to Aranmula how Sugathakumari campaigned for environmental causes

Tribute Dec 24, 2020 - 19:39

Silent Valley to Aranmula, how Sugathakumari campaigned for environmental causes

For over 100 years a temple and a masjid in Kerala have stood by each other

Religion Dec 23, 2020 - 14:54

For over 100 years, a temple and a masjid in Kerala have stood by each other

Divided along communal lines A Muslim writes in anguish

Blog Dec 23, 2020 - 11:17

Divided along communal lines: A Muslim writes in anguish

Kerala polls and the hyper-sexual voyeuristic gaze towards women in public positions

Opinion Dec 20, 2020 - 14:43

Kerala polls, and the hyper-sexual, voyeuristic gaze towards women in public positions

There is no too much democracy Karnataka govts bulldozing of beef Bill is proof

Opinion Dec 11, 2020 - 13:06

There is no 'too much democracy', Karnataka govt’s bulldozing of beef Bill is proof

Free vaccine as a universal right is an essential demand

Human rights Dec 10, 2020 - 18:36

Free vaccine as a universal right is an essential demand

Annihilation of caste and annihilation of patriarchy must go hand-in-hand

Opinion Dec 07, 2020 - 17:46

‘Annihilation of caste’ and ‘annihilation of patriarchy’ must go hand-in-hand

Change-makers not bystanders How citizens can co-create their citys future

Civil society Dec 03, 2020 - 12:36

Change-makers, not bystanders: How citizens can co-create their city’s future

Abuse doesnt always leave evidence What my 15-year marriage taught me

Blog Dec 01, 2020 - 17:03

Abuse doesn't always leave evidence: What my 15-year marriage taught me

Farmers protest and why we should care Memories of a political journo

Farmer protest Dec 01, 2020 - 12:34

Farmers’ protest and why we should care: Memories of a political journo

Karnatakas warriors against hate

Human rights Nov 30, 2020 - 16:25

Karnataka’s warriors against hate

The ecological significance of Keralas move to pay royalty to paddy farmers

Agriculture Nov 26, 2020 - 16:13

The ecological significance of Kerala’s move to pay royalty to paddy farmers

Stop using the K-slur A 15-year-old Tamil living in Singapore writes

Opinion Oct 07, 2020 - 18:44

Stop using the K-slur: A 15-year-old Tamil living in Singapore writes

Decoding the current status of Draft EIA 2020

Environment Sep 23, 2020 - 14:38

Decoding the current status of Draft EIA 2020

Illegal HT Bt cotton seed trade With no regulation farmers continue to be scapegoats

Agriculture Sep 15, 2020 - 16:23

Illegal HT Bt cotton seed trade: With no regulation, farmers continue to be scapegoats

Revitalisation of the Congress What direction can the party take

Blog Sep 10, 2020 - 20:02

Revitalisation of the Congress: What direction can the party take?

Opinion The Draft Code on Wages Rules 2020 is far from reality

Opinion Sep 04, 2020 - 14:32

Opinion: The Draft Code on Wages Rules, 2020 is far from reality

Opinion Why states must join TN in seeking to abolish NEET

Opinion Sep 02, 2020 - 16:16

Opinion: Why states must join TN in seeking to abolish NEET