Ancient India’s invisible planes to Maharishi Kanada being the father of atomic theory—states’ recommendations for NCERT textbooks, as reported by ThePrint, reflect an obsession with past. Make them a part of literature or history—for pride about India’s civilisation past . But young students must learn science that’s about future.
Israel has right to defend but it cannot carpet bomb Gaza
Israel cannot carpet bomb Gaza into rubble. It has a right to defend itself and respond to terrorism, but indiscriminately targeting civilian areas isn’t the way. Israel will find it increasingly difficult to have the unambiguous support of its allies. It also risks ceding Middle East leadership role to Iran.
Don’t get defensive about India’s position on Global Hunger Index. Indians need nutrition
Instead of issuing defensive reactions to the Global Hunger Index, the government should instead engage with the root issue—nutrition. India might not have the empty-bellied hunger such indices imply, but it does have widespread and severe malnutrition and anaemia. Free foodgrain alleviates hunger, but balanced meals are what Indians need.