Counterview

By A Representative   A dialogue held on 28 June 2026 in Wazirganj, Gaya (Bihar) brought into sharp focus the deep educational exclusion faced by children from historically marginalised communities at a time when national survey findings have already raised questions about the credibility of government school data. 

By A Representative   The Campaign Against State Repression (CASR) organised a public meeting in New Delhi on Sunday to mark the fifth death anniversary of Jesuit priest and tribal rights activist Stan Swamy. The event, themed "NIA and UAPA: Constitutional Concerns and the Suppression of Dissent," brought together lawyers, academics, journalists, human rights defenders and activists to discuss the implementation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the functioning of the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

By Manav Pandya,  Dr. Mansee Bal Bhargava  Mobility is at the centre of industrialization and development. The increase in mobility causing an increase in demand for fuels has always intrigued the automobile industry, research, and policy to seek alternative fuels that can decrease combustion rates and produce more energy, all while keeping environmental impacts in mind. One such alternative is ethanol (also called ethyl alcohol, grain alcohol, drinking alcohol, or simply alcohol). Ethanol is a renewable biofuel produced from various feedstocks such as rice, maize, sugarcane, and corn.

By A Representative   Development cannot be measured solely by the number of dams built, power plants commissioned or industries established. It must also be judged by its human and environmental costs. A development model that destroys forests, uproots indigenous communities, displaces farmers and undermines livelihoods cannot be regarded as sustainable or inclusive.

By Harsh Thakor*  Indian theatre has lost one of its most defining and creative figures with the passing of veteran director, actor, and cultural institution Vijaya Mehta, who died in Mumbai at the age of 91. Her death marks the end of an era that fundamentally altered the language of Marathi and Indian theatre, influencing generations of actors, playwrights, and directors. Mehta gave a path-breaking orientation to modern Indian theatre, forging a rare concoction of discipline, experimentation, and literary depth. She leaves behind an indelible legacy that spans Marathi theatre, Hindi cinema, stage pedagogy, and the evolution of post-Independence performance culture in India.

By Nava Thakuria*  As the world observed World Refugee Day on 20 June, Myanmar (also known as Burma) stood out as one of the world's gravest humanitarian crises. More than five years after the military coup of 1 February 2021, the country continues to witness widespread displacement, armed conflict, economic collapse, and shrinking civic space. The military-led administration in Naypyitaw faces sustained allegations from the United Nations and international rights groups of contributing to one of the largest refugee and displacement crises in Asia.