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| Holi: Festival of Spring | | | | Er. Prabhat Kishore
India is the country of festivals, which symbolises its enriched culture, tradition and civilisation. The festivals are based on geological happenings, mythological beliefs, happiness and joy, changes of seasons and various other factors. Holi is one of such a festival, which is called Rangotsava (festival of colours), Basantotsava (festival of spring) or Premotsava (festival of love). It is celebrated over two days. The first day, called Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan and the second day, called main Holi, are celebrated with enthusiasm and fun.
Holika Dahan falls on Purnima of the Phalgun Shukla Paksha and symbolises the victory of good over evil. The Puran deals t | |
| | | | Parental Comparisons: An Intergenerational Practice | | | | Dr. Satwant Singh Rissam
Exam season is around, and so is the time when parents often compare their children to others, saying things like, “Why can’t you score like your cousin?” or “Look at the neighbor’s kid who topped the class.” Such parents feel that this habit pushes children toward success. However, if you talk to psychologists, it does more harm than good, especially to youth. Therefore, parents compare without knowing its negative effects on young minds, and hindrance to nurturing growth. In short, comparisons create pressure instead of progress.
Several reasons drive parents to compare. First, it’s a habit passed down from their own childhood, mostly from their parents. Speci | |
| | | | Policy Gap between Solid Waste Management Rules and Carbon Credits | | | | Dr Vijay Garg
Solid waste management and climate mitigation are closely linked policy domains. Scientific waste processing reduces methane emissions from landfills, conserves resources, and supports circular economy goals. India has strengthened its waste governance through the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and subsequent updates, while also promoting market-based climate mechanisms under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency–administered carbon market framework. Despite shared environmental objectives, a policy gap persists between waste management compliance requirements and carbon credit eligibility. This gap creates regulatory confusion, financial uncertainty, and implementation chal | |
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