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What is a House For?

Why does the housing crisis persist? Explore how house prices, pensions, wealth, inheritance, renting, and politics keep affordable housing out of reach.

In the Memory of My Teeth

Teeth have memory. That’s what my dentist told me. No ...

When August Came for Her

Wearing a pyjama torn near the left ankle and a ...

Kolkata: A City That Can Be Smelled

Kolkata possesses an invisible map drawn entirely of scents, where every neighborhood tells a story. From the pungent greeting near Dhapa to the mouthwatering aromas of fried kachoris, biryani, and biscuits, the city speaks to your senses. Even College Street evokes deep nostalgia through the musty smell of old books. Can you truly navigate a city using only your nose?

Walter Benjamin has written, 'Only that historian will have the gift of fanning the spark of hope in the past who is firmly convinced that even the dead will not be safe from the enemy if he wins.' This quote is validated by the documentary ‘The Other Song' by Saba Dewan, which has skilfully shown how dominant history telling has completely sidelined the art of ‘thumri’ singing, where one word could stir up different meanings and emotions.

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The marginalisation of art

Walter Benjamin has written, 'Only that historian will have the ...

Opinion

“Kaamwali Bai”… The backbone of every household!

In today’s hectic lifestyle and schedule, we are so busy ...

E-Catalyst is dedicated to transforming tomorrow by bridging the gap between complex science and the public. Through hands-on laboratory experiences, expert academic mentorship, and immersive industry tours, the initiative empowers the next generation to innovate. By fostering everything from food security research to entrepreneurship, it drives essential educational reforms. How can these tools best inspire your own scientific journey?

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E-Catalyst: Transforming Tomorrow

E-Catalyst is dedicated to transforming tomorrow by bridging the gap between complex science and the public. Through hands-on laboratory experiences, expert academic mentorship, and immersive industry tours, the initiative empowers the next generation to innovate. By fostering everything from food security research to entrepreneurship, it drives essential educational reforms. How can these tools best inspire your own scientific journey?

Poetry

Nature Smart – Real Smart – Reducing Our Environmental Footprint

Relearning to live in harmony with Nature symbolizes a beautiful human paradigm shift. By utilizing energy-smart materials and green designs, we can foster deep emotional bonds between humans and our environment. If we look at this ecosystem relationship from the right angle, can we successfully build a soul-satisfying blueprint for a sustainable green utopia?

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Reimagining Higher-Order Thinking in India: From Nobel Prize Aspirations to Start-up Culture

India’s higher education is shifting toward innovation and startups, doubling patent applications. However, low grant and commercialization rates reveal a "quantity over quality" paradox. To foster genuine breakthroughs, universities must prioritize creativity and adopt the Human-Interaction-Technology framework to stay relevant amid AI.How can Indian institutions successfully shift their focus from volume to value?

Culture/Identity

The Cycle of Life: Mindfulness, Personal Growth, and Embracing the Flow

Life moves in inevitable cycles, much like the changing seasons. While nature effortlessly adapts to these shifts, humans often struggle against the current, caught in a stressful rat race of overthinking and high expectations. By reconnecting with the earth's natural rhythm and embracing life's inevitable peaks and valleys, can we finally find true inner peace?