Chaos is the new order in Manipur. Assault on security personnel, re-emergence of insurgent groups from Myanmar and a spike in extortions is pouring oil on the fire. The state machinery has failed and it is time to own up. The Modi government’s commitment to the Northeast is headed south.
Iran, Pakistan have brought Israel-Hamas war closer home. Urgent need to avert a disaster
Launching missile strikes at each other by Iran and Pakistan is a reminder that the Israel-Hamas war theatre is expanding and coming closer home. This, on top of Houthi rebels playing havoc with maritime trade. Diplomats from West, Israel and Iran need to hunker down and urgently avert a disaster.
Every year ASER report brings the same bad news on learning outcomes. Focus on quality
Each year the ASER report brings the same bad news on learning outcomes of India’s school-going children. It shocks for a few days and is quickly forgotten until next year. All the focus has been on boosting enrolment and the ambitious NEP and not enough on the quality of education.