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THE WEIGHT OF WATER: A UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S EXPERIENCE Pt. 2

When the discussion of water scarcity comes to the forefront, conversations often focus on the insufficiency of natural water resources. Climate activists and advocates highlight the depletion of natural water reserves, the impact of climate change, and rising levels of pollution. Online campaigns frequently criticise the actions of individuals, governments, and corporations whose activities threaten […]

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THE WEIGHT OF WATER: A UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S EXPERIENCE Pt. 1

Neck deep in the emergence of artificial intelligence, the rise of electric cars, the debate between originally written personal statements and those drafted by ChatGPT, and decades after man first landed on the moon with another mission already set to return there, I, along with the rest of the students in my school, find myself

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The Power of Clubs in Shaping Growth and Community

Since the dawn of time, humans have thrived in groups. From small tribes to modern organisations, our natural instinct has always been to seek connection, belonging, and shared purpose. These associations often arise from similarities, whether in age, interests, values, or life stages, and they give us a platform to learn, grow, and express ourselves.

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Land (only) to the tiller? Story of tens of thousands of women farmers across the Globe PART 2

In India, around 43% of cultivators and 63.9% of agricultural labourers are women (Periodic labour force survey 2022-23), but the land holdings by women are only 10.37% (Agriculture Census 2010-11). Despite their substantial contribution to agriculture, a significant number of women farmers face challenges in accessing and owning agricultural land. Women from marginalised backgrounds are

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Land (only) to the tiller? Story of tens of thousands of women farmers across the Globe PART 1

It is just before the Kharif season (autumn crop in South Asia). Shoba visited her maternal home to stay for a couple of days because once the sowing season starts, she will be occupied for at least a month working in the fields and won’t be able to spend time with family, the same with

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The Empowerment Index: A New Compass for Our Global Future

In a world saturated with metrics, GDP, literacy rates, and unemployment figures, we often forget to ask a far deeper, more human question: Are people truly empowered? Yemi Babington-Ashaye’s TED Talk, “Where Would You Like to Land?,” strikes at this very nerve with a concept that could redefine governance and development in the 21st century:

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Disaster Management in Nepal: The Need for a Systematic and Coordinated Approach

Disaster Management in Nepal: The Need for a Systematic and Coordinated Approach The recent three days of continuous rainfall across Nepal, particularly in the capital, exposed severe vulnerabilities in disaster management. Despite the capital city’s resources, it faced extensive damage, loss of life, and displacement, with many missing due to flooding. The situation mirrored past

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