Interpreting ‘Violence’ In Universities – Anamika Das
There are many ways to think about the ‘state’, and its relationship with individuals and groups who have been historically…
The War Over Hijab and Gendered Islamophobia – Swakshadip Sarkar
Introduction The Karnataka Hijab Row has sparked a debate on the wearing of Hijab for Muslim women. Throughout patriarchal history,…
A Genealogy of Pedagogy: Foucault and Educational Reform – Giorgi Vachnadze
For those who have had any experience working in academia, especially philosophy and the humanities, the name of Michel Foucault…
Making of a Boy: An interrogation of Social Practices of Masculinity – Shreya Sharma and Pranami Tamuli
This article seeks to understand practices of toxic masculinity whose roots are deeply embedded in society. An analysis of such…
Lifelong Learning: Going Beyond the Neo-Liberal Tenets – Diwakar Soni
Introduction Lifelong learning (LLL) has become a buzzword of sorts in recent times. It has emerged as one of the…
Democracy, Populism and Development: A Conversation with Patrick Heller
Patrick Heller is the Lyn Crost Professor of Social Sciences and Professor of Sociology and International Studies in Brown University.…
Redefining University Spaces – Upali Bhattacharya
Universities are meant to be free spaces that catalyse critical and scientific thinking, creating conditions for liberty, equality and fraternity.…
Higher Studies in the New Normal: Some Reflections – Dalia Chakrabarti
Introduction The UN Policy Brief – Education during COVID-19 and Beyond, August 2020 states: The COVID-19 pandemic has created the…
Education and the COVID-19 Pandemic – Nupur Pattanaik
Structural Inequalities and the Pandemic Early in the pandemic, the saying that everyone was in the same boat was heard…