Sunday Monitor

An author’s journey through folktales

An author, elocutionist and a natural storyteller — Sobhona Bhattacharjee has many facets. But what is endearing about her is…

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Stay fresh, radiant & healthy in monsoon

Are you one of those who enjoy the rain? After the dreaded season of sunburn and tan, the rainy season…

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Strategy: A compass of policymaking

In the realm of policymaking, having a robust strategy in place is imperative, as it serves as a roadmap for…

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Protect the lifelines of youth & community-led HIV programmes

Shobha Shukla & Bobby Ramakant/CNS Youth-led, rights-based and gender transformative HIV response is key. “Community-led programmes are lifelines of the…

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Exploring the depths of Khasi-Welsh ties through art

The Welsh have deep footprints in the Khasi Hills. The relationship dates back to the mid-19th century, when Thomas Jones,…

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Rethinking burial norms in Meghalaya

The ongoing deliberations in the Meghalaya High Court over shared crematoria and cemeteries highlight a pressing reality: land is a…

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World court blow for climate justice, emphasis on more action

Soumya Sarkar/Mongabay India In a decision that could reshape the global fight against climate change, the International Court of Justice…

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Journey into the sacred roots of Ramakrishna & Sarada

The birth of Sri Ramakrishna and Holy Mother Sarada Devi was surrounded by divine signs and celestial gestures, as though…

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Need for regulating earth use for highways and railways

Akshay Deshmane/Mongabay India Ordinary earth is among the most essential natural resources for national development and environmental conservation, yet poorly…

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Football gives a new lease of life to children in Sonagachhi

For many children growing up in Sonagachhi, the playground at Rabindra Kanan in North Kolkata’s Beadon Square is a place…

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