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Achieving the ‘impossible’
15 Nov 2023 1:21 PM GMTIn a world that is grossly fragmented, inculcation of the trait of tolerance is an absolute necessity to consolidate the efforts aimed at global...
Inclusivity in religion
5 April 2023 12:47 PM GMTAs the 93rd anniversary period of Salt Satyagraha concludes, there’s a lot to draw from Gandhian principles to reinvent religious discourse towards...
World Water Day: Catalysing collaborative change
21 March 2023 12:59 PM GMTThe World Water Day presents a wonderful opportunity for all stakeholders to come together for ‘accelerating change’ towards saving the Earth’s most...
International Day for Social Justice: Overcoming the barriers
19 Feb 2023 10:17 AM GMTStructural limitations notwithstanding, the UN tasted a fair share of success in the past, sparking a hope that through far-reaching changes, it still...
Through a broader prism
9 Dec 2022 4:52 PM GMTIn order to achieve gender balance in society, religion needs to be interpreted through the lens of human rights perspective
World Teachers' Day: An awakening force
4 Oct 2022 7:33 PM GMTAs the world regains normalcy after the pandemic, the role of teachers in rebuilding the education sector in this technological age will be pivotal
Peace is the way
22 Sep 2022 4:06 PM GMTAt a time when the world is marred by conflicts, rallying up for peace — at individual and institutional levels — has become urgent
World Population Day: Unity at the crux
10 July 2022 4:52 PM GMTCoordinated global effort towards harnessing the potential of people, leading to stabilisation of population and equitable distribution of resources,...
In search of home
20 Jun 2022 5:55 PM GMTLarge-scale displacement of people — arising due to conflicts, disasters or livelihood constraints — should be seen through the lens of common...