The 2019 elections will have to be a political struggle where the civil society articulates itself
A contrived sense of difference perpetuates hatred, and hateful practices have trickled down into quasi-official policy
May we slay the demons of bias, harassment and violence with the gift of empathy
The Calcutta High Court is right in refusing to interfere with the Bengal government’s funding of festival committees
The government should realise the worth of Kumartuli and its idol-makers, and declare the place a heritage site
The superb performance of countries like Sri Lanka and China underscores the important role of public policy
The lethal but wilful politics of denial by affluent, influential economies such as the US could produce a domino effect
The failure to address the problem of manual scavenging is linked not only to ignorance but also to deeply-embedded caste prejudices
Not only is the BJP silent on adhering to the court ruling — no surprise — but the Congress, too, has changed its tune to back the protests
