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CASTE IS VAST

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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?

Letter/Essay

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?

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) form a vital legal framework that protects human creativity, innovation, and knowledge. This is crucial in the knowledge-driven global economy. This paper provides an overview of IPR, examining its nature, importance, and enforcement challenges. It outlines conceptual foundations, highlights major forms, and explains their roles in fostering innovation, encouraging investment, and promoting fair competition. Despite their growing relevance, IPR enforcement faces challenges such as digital piracy, lack of awareness, procedural delays, jurisdictional complexities, and inadequate institutional mechanisms. These issues are particularly notable in developing countries. By analysing these issues, the paper underscores the need for robust enforcement strategies, harmonised laws, and heightened stakeholder awareness. It concludes that effective IPR protection is necessary to support innovation, safeguard public interest, and ensure equitable global growth.

Culture/Identity

Intellectual Property Rights: Perspectives on Nature, Importance and Challenges in its Enforcement-Bird’s Eye View

This is crucial in the knowledge-driven global economy. This paper provides an overview of IPR, examining its nature, importance, and enforcement challenges.

Culture/Identity

“Writing with Fire: Empowering Women in Indian Journalism”

"Writing with Fire" (2021), directed by Susmit Ghosh and Rintu Thomas, is a powerful documentary about Khabar Lahariya, an all-female, Dalit-run news organization in India. It follows reporters like Meera, Suneeta, and Shyamkali as they confront societal and technological challenges. In 2025, the film still deeply impressed Dutch viewers, showcasing the courage of women defying male dominance to reshape Indian journalism.

Opinion

Life Lessons on Perseverance, Peace lessons from Mandela, Ali, & Gandhi

Life is like a lion's fight—proud of our scars, even when we don't win. Figures like Nelson Mandela, Muhammad Ali, Rocky Balboa, and Mahatma Gandhi taught us perseverance and inner strength. In a world striving for nonviolence, can we maintain peace without turning away from conflict, and should we continue to fight for what's right?

Culture/Identity Faith/Ritual Literature/Language

Discover the Spiritual Legacy of Krishna

Explore the enchanting beauty of the Ardennes and the spiritual legacy of Krishna at the Radhadesh Temple in Durbuy. Experience captivating rituals like Arati, immerse yourself in the rich history of ISKCON, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Join us on this journey of discovery, where nature and spirituality intertwine to create unforgettable memories. Perfect for travelers seeking cultural experiences!