By Ravi Ranjan*  In the vibrant landscape of contemporary Hindi poetry, Ranjana Mishra emerges as a distinctive voice, blending her formal training in Indian classical music with a profound environmental sensibility. Her collection "Patthar Samay ki Seedhiyan" (2022) gathers around seventy-five poems, while hundreds more—alongside travel memoirs, critical essays, and translations—grace literary magazines, journals, and digital platforms.

By Bharat Dogra   Nothing is more hope-giving for those committed to bringing quality healthcare to rural areas than to see a well-functioning hospital or clinic nestled among very remote villages. The Amrit clinic, located in Kojawada village of Udaipur district (Rajasthan), is one such inspiring medical center. Doctors who have earned widespread acclaim for their work in rural healthcare—such as Dr. Pavitra Mohan, Dr. Sanjana Mohan, and Dr. Vidit Panchal—visit this hospital once a week. On other days, a team of well-trained nurses manages the facility, supported by the doctors who are available for consultation via phone or video conferencing. In addition, community health workers support the clinic by conducting health awareness meetings in villages and visiting households that need priority attention. Several important diagnostic tests are also available on-site. The clinic charges a nominal fee: ₹50 for a week’s treatment, including medicines; ₹100 for two weeks; a...

By Syed Ali Mujtaba*  The destruction of homes in India has become a subject of significant national and international debate. Recent data and reports highlight a trend that goes beyond routine urban planning and into the realm of punitive action, prompting a need for more precise language to describe the phenomenon.

By A Representative   A review paper by Dr Ravinder Singh, Head of the Department of Medical Anthropology at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi, calls for embedding “trauma-informed anthropology” into medical and social science education in India, arguing that classrooms are not emotionally neutral spaces and that teaching about caste, gender, conflict and inequality requires ethical and pedagogical transformation.

By A Representative   Justdial Limited, a top company that operates local search services through its desktop and mobile platforms, has reported a sharp rise in online searches for solar-related and electrician services across India, signalling growing consumer interest in renewable energy solutions and supporting infrastructure. The company’s year-on-year analysis comparing search volumes between February 2024–January 2025 and February 2025–January 2026 shows significant momentum in energy-focused service categories nationwide.

By Harsh Thakor*  Vladimir Petrovich Zamansky, born on 6 February 1926, celebrated his centenary this year. A Soviet and Russian stage and film actor, he is recognised for his portrayals of complex, introspective characters in works by directors including Andrei Tarkovsky and Aleksei German, as well as for his service as a decorated veteran of the Great Patriotic War. A People's Artist of the RSFSR, he has appeared in over 80 films and numerous theatre productions in roles that engaged with themes of human resilience, moral conflict, and historical trauma.

By Fr. Cedric Prakash SJ*  It took place in 2002—a tragedy that will never be forgotten. The Gujarat Carnage remains one of the bloodiest chapters in post-Independence India. The burning of the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express (from Faizabad to Ahmedabad), near the Godhra railway station in Gujarat, on 27 February 2002, which resulted in the deaths of 59 people, was strongly condemned. Several persons were convicted for the incident, though debate continues over what caused the fire, with some maintaining that it may have been accidental. Any death—particularly one so tragic—leaves an immeasurable void in the lives of loved ones. What followed this incident was violence on a scale that many observers described as beyond comprehension and wholly unjustifiable.

By Jag Jivan*  In a candid conversation that blended personal memoir with sharp critique, veteran civil society leader Ingrid Srinath painted a sobering picture of a sector adrift—caught between corporate metrics, regulatory chokeholds, and a fading sense of purpose. Speaking on the latest episode of the YouTube series Unmute, hosted by Gagan Sethi and Minar Pimple, Srinath—former Secretary General of global watchdog CIVICUS and founder of the Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy (CSIP) at Ashoka University—urged civil society to reclaim its soul before it's too late. 

By Raj Kumar Sinha*  After the advent of the computer and the internet, the world is now witnessing the rise of “Artificial Intelligence,” or AI. It is being claimed that almost every aspect of human activity can now be efficiently managed through AI. Even the uniquely human faculties of thinking and reasoning, we are told, can be replicated through intelligent systems. The recently held AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi was an effort to consolidate the global business and policy ecosystem around this new technological frontier. But what exactly emerged from that summit?