Assam government’s decision to relax two-child norm for four communities poses questions about this policy’s rationale. It’s anachronous with growing concerns about falling TFR. 2019-20 NFHS-5 showed sharpest fall in Muslims’ TFR in Assam since 2005-06, demolishing politics of demographic shift. CM Sarma should start listening to RSS chief Bhagwat.
Reviving Urdu children’s literature will make the language more relatable to young readers
The central government’s move to revive Urdu children’s literature with stories from Indian culture and contemporary realities will help young readers connect with the language better. The books were predominantly offering moral stories from Arabic and Persian cultures. Now, it will indigenise stories, make them more relatable to young readers.
Nobody captured the zeitgeist of post-liberalisation India in ad better than Piyush Pandey
Nobody captured the zeitgeist of post-liberalisation India better than adman and master storyteller Piyush Pandey. Many of his celebrated campaigns tell uniquely quirky Indian story with wit and love. Pandey built enduring narratives and memories around brands instead of merely pushing products. The soul has gone from India’s ad universe.