Return of big bullies to leave a bad lesson for posterity

War is in human blood. In case of contentious issues, first there is a war of words and then conflicting claims leading to physical violence. It may be inter and intra-family feuds, clannish or tribal conflicts, violence between two villages or municipality wards, onslaught by nations against each other or...

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The unweaving of Bengali braid

As I sit in my office, the familiar hum of a university campus filtering through the door, I am struck by a quiet realization. This International Women's Day, as the world rallies behind the theme "Give to Gain," I find myself looking at my students through the dual lens of...

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Connect better

We live in a very connected world. Practices pass quickly from one place to another. This is how we have become Burger and Pizza eaters. Shops abound in selling these items. This is in spite of risks attached to eating fast food, meat in particular. In a similar manner Biriyani...

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