Artful conversations have the potential to convert conflicts into positive forces of change, writes Sudheesh Venkatesh, in The Pioneer.

Dalit Muslims and Christians have been mobilising to be duly added to the SC list. This is a fit case for the Supreme Court to exercise the power of judicial review, writes Khalid Anis Ansari in ThePrint.

Since FY 2018 – 19, citizens have dutifully paid the Cess, but the government has let the money remain within the Consolidated Fund of India, in the absence of a special purpose fund (Reserve Fund), writes Himanshu Upadhyaya, in The Wire.

If the current government wants to account for the future of urbanisation in the city, it must create a robust municipal infrastructure that prioritises proper drainage and waste management, writes Anshul Rai Sharma, in Citizen Matters.

Focus on home-grown solutions, pay attention to ecological wisdom, and keep communities at the centre while building a different imagination when it comes to conservation, says Harini Nagendra, as reported by The Hindu.

The non-fiction work by Harini Nagendra and Seema Mundoli, expected to be released in September 2023, takes a look at the history of Bengaluru’s lakes and tanks

Jwairia Saleem, in Teacher Plus, explores how teachers can make checking students’ work a fruitful exercise that supports student learning, builds trust and creates positive classroom dynamics.

Seema Sharma, in The India Forum, highlights the situation of mine workers in Rajasthan, perhaps the most vulnerable among manual workers in India’s unorganised sector.

India is the second-largest generator of plastic waste, second only to the US. Plastic is cheap and convenient, but ultimately, we pay a steep price for this convenience. Harini Nagendra, in Deccan Herald, explores the way out. 

The Karnataka government’s move to change the Pre-University (PU) exam pattern for the academic year 2023 – 24 signifies a shift towards a more comprehensive assessment of student abilities, writes Shilpi Banerjee, in Deccan Herald.