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Pinarayi Vijayan steps up as a mass leader with flood relief, Sabarimala stand

If rallies are any indication, Vijayan has redefined himself as a mass leader than a skilful decision-maker

2 min read2 Nov 2018
Politics

Narendra Modi pays tributes to Savitribai Phule on birth anniversary

Narendra Modi pays homage to social reformer Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary, saying the govt is working tirelessly to fulfil her vision of empowering the marginalised

1 min read3 Jan 2018
Politics

HSBC sees India as a $7 trillion economy by 2028, overtaking Germany, Japan

India is likely to become the third largest economy in the world by 2028, but needs to be consistent in reforms and focus more on the social sector and ease of doing business

2 min read17 Sep 2017
Politics

GST is a social reform too, says SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya

Arundhati Bhattacharya says GST is not only a financial reform but a social reform also, initially there will be some hiccups but she don't think they will insurmountable

1 min read1 Jul 2017
Opinion

Narendra Modi championing gender justice: Politician as social reformer

PM Narendra Modi's active pursuance of key issues such as Swachh Bharat or the emphasis on gender issues, starting from Saving the Girl Child, deserve compliment

5 min read21 Oct 2016
Politics

Personal laws can’t be challenged before courts, Muslim’s board tells SC

The All India Muslims Personal Law Board's affidavit says that gradual social reform for a community could only be initiated if that community is ready for reform

2 min read3 Sep 2016
Opinion

BR Ambedkar: In his own words

Selections from Ambedkar's writing provide a brief glimpse into his astonishingly diverse oeuvre

17 min read14 Apr 2016
Opinion

Ambedkar’s teacher

John Dewey saw education as foundation of democracy and social reform. It's aim is to develop autonomous, thinking individuals

4 min read31 Mar 2016
Politics

Who is Jyotiba Phule, the man Devendra Fadnavis wants a Bharat Ratna for?

Phule's range of social activism and reforms spanned the oppressive caste system, education, and women's emancipation

1 min read26 Nov 2015
Opinion

The age of the Swami

Swami Vivekananda was one of an extraordinary generation that built a new India out of the ruins of the defeat of 1857

1 min read13 Jan 2014
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