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| The Voice of the Voiceless: Er Nazir Yatoo’s Unending Battle for Justice | | | | Dr Touseef Bhat socio, Environmental Activist
In a world where power often speaks louder than truth, it takes a man from the dust of the earth to remind us what real leadership looks like. Er Nazir Yatoo is not just a social and political activist; he is a force of resilience—a man who has turned his humble beginnings into a shield for the poor and marginalized.
Hailing from a modest background, Er Nazir never had the luxury of inherited privilege. What he did inherit, however, was an unshakable conscience. For years, he has stood on the frontline, not with weapons or wealth, but with the most potent tools of democracy: peaceful sit-ins, relentless protests, and hunger strikes.
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| | | | Heatwaves and the Climate Emergency of Our Times | | | | Lalit Gargg
The summer of 2026 has emerged not merely as a seasonal phenomenon but as a grave warning standing before human civilization. The record-breaking heatwaves that swept across India and several parts of South Asia during April and May have made one reality unmistakably clear: climate change is no longer a crisis of the future; it is the frightening reality of the present. Temperatures soared to 46–48°C across Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and several regions of central India. Electricity demand shattered previous records in many cities. Streets fell silent, labour activities slowed, and for children, the elderly, and economically vulnerable communities, survival | |
| | | | NEET-UG crisis: Is decentralisation the answer? | | | | Dr Vijay Garg
In India, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) has become one of the most significant examinations for students aspiring to enter the medical profession. Introduced with the aim of creating a single, transparent, and merit-based system for admission to medical colleges across the country, NEET-UG replaced multiple state-level and private entrance examinations. The idea was simple: “One Nation, One Medical Entrance Test.” While the system brought uniformity and reduced the burden of appearing in numerous examinations, the debate over whether NEET-UG should remain centralized or be decentralised has intensified in recent years.
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