Dubious moniker   Sir — The language of fashion is reflective of social and cultural norms and can often be problematic. It is appalling that the ubiquitous white ganji &mda...

Cast anew Sir — Stories must be retold according to the changing needs of the time. The Royal Shakespeare Company has set its new production of Much Ado About Nothing in an Afro-futuristic worl...

Honest encounter Sir — Before the pandemic, the words, social distancing, may have sounded alien and counterproductive in the world of dating. But in the new normal, the rules of engagement hav...

Loud and clear Sir — The code of conduct that women have to adhere to in professional spaces is often blatantly discriminatory, even absurd. A senior academic, Annette Plaut, was sacked from he...

 Invisible links Sir — After devastating floods struck Bihar in August 2017, the prime minister, Narendra Modi, conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas. The state’s chief mi...

Not enough Sir — Literary classics may be a source of comfort, but they are no longer sufficient for shaping young minds. In a laudable move, the Oxford University Press is urging parents to r...

Wrong choice Sir — Why is it that every time Covid-19 infections spike, the education system has to bear its brunt? Melas and political gatherings continue unabated, malls and salons...

Natural solution Sir — Human apathy is perhaps the most potent challenge to fighting climate change. This could be why nature has taken matters into its own hands. Latest research has found tha...

Sweet memory   Sir — Nolen gur aficionados have a frown on their faces even though it is winter: the quality of the product is no longer what it used to be. The reasons are two-f...

New meanings Sir — The internet has changed language. Although much has already been said about this, a new study from Lancaster University reveals the impact that technology has had on Britis...