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Breaking barriers

The Statesman got talking to three individuals on what it means in redefining the game and breaking barriers in their own fields.

Power, prejudice and predators

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive scourge that not only undermines the professional environment but also constitutes a blatant violation of fundamental human rights.

A civil servant’s journey of sacrifice, service and reflection

Unnoticed in the rest of the country, the structures and processes of civil administration have been undergoing such drastic changes in Assam, which now has 35 districts and 184 revenue circles, and to a lesser extent in other states of the north-east that it is necessary to examine these developments from a larger perspective. 

Manipur violence: Border fencing and ending of FMR for security

The latest in the opposition to the India-Myanmar border fencing and scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) is the Naga Insurgent Groups (NSCN-IIM), who have come out strongly against the decision. The NSCN-IM is currently in the process of peace talks with the Government of India. 

A true Indian Potus?

Bobby Jindal, Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswami and Kamala Harris, who all have Indian roots and entered the race to become the President of the US (POTUS) in recent years, have inspired me to go into politics.

Ten unmissable Yerevan attractions

A city steeped in history, culture, and old world charm, Armenia’s capital Yerevan offers a range of experiences that showcase its unique heritage.

Adaptive reuse: Breathing new life into heritage structures for a sustainable future

Das, principal architect, Partha Das and Associates Conservation Architect, urban designer and member, West Bengal Heritage Commission, in a recent address titled “Kolkata’s Architecture: Heritage and Sustainability” held at Bharat Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the transformative potential of adaptive reuse—a process that repurposes existing buildings for new uses different from their original intent.