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Bhaskar Nath Biswal

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Coaching centre conundrum

Coaching centre conundrum

The flashing neon signs of coaching institutes lining the avenues of every major Indian city present an undeniable truth: India runs a parallel...

18.07.2026 20

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Bhaskar Nath Biswal

India must tackle the rise in juvenile delinquency

The true measure of a society’s health lies not in its soaring economic indices or expanding infrastructure but in how it safeguards and nurtures...

10.07.2026 20

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Bhaskar Nath Biswal

When education fails youth

India stands at a paradoxical crossroads. As one of the world’s youngest nations with a massive demographic dividend, it confronts a swelling army...

23.06.2026 30

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Teachers must help students cope with NEET setback

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is far more than a routine administrative exercise; it is the ultimate repository of dreams for...

25.05.2026 30

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The Freebie Trap

In the run-up to every election in India, political parties roll out a dazzling menu of promises like free electricity, free bus rides, cash...

22.05.2026 30

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Bhaskar nath biswal

The detritus of democracy

The democratic exercise in India is often described as a festival, a vibrant spectacle of participation that defines the nation’s spirit. Yet, as...

09.05.2026 40

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Fake Degree Factories

Education has long been regarded as the bedrock of a nation’s progress and the primary vehicle for individual upward mobility. A legitimate academic...

13.04.2026 40

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Bhaskar nath biswal

The Freebie Trap

In the run-up to every election in India, political parties roll out a dazzling menu of promises like free electricity, free bus rides, cash...

04.04.2026 50

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Bhaskar nath biswal

The paradox of experience

The architectural integrity of any higher education system rests upon the stability of its teaching workforce. In recent years, a growing trend has...

14.03.2026 50

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Bhaskar nath biswal