In defense of reservations for economically weaker sections
Reservations are not a fundamental right and time has come to change the basis of reservation to include economic status
Theels
Theels are the unique feature of The ArmChair Journal. Here, matters of political philosophy that are embedded in an engagement with reality are published.
Om Sai Ram- A fool’s thoughts on sai bhajan tradition in Assam
While in a Sai mandir, the author shares observations based on congregations, bhajans, and visual appearances of Sai tradition as practiced in Assam
Princess goes to school
The article revisits the institution of schooling provoked by the travails of a little girl’s initiation into the system. What does early schooling really serve?
Multidimensional lens on poverty measurement
While there will always be some subjectivity in measuring poverty, policymakers should strive to consider changes to how poverty is measured as programs’ poverty guidelines are critical for reducing income inequality.
Education in an era of objectivity
This article challenges the conventional assessment methods which do not guarantee the subjective analysis and the overall evaluation of the child.
Valhalla – A rant for the 21st century millennial
21st-century millennials are burdened with the challenges of pursuing a passion, amidst a lack of adequate jobs, and cutthroat competition. They lead very pessimistic lives.
Education in post-colonial societies and Paulo Freire’s insights
Paulo Freire’s conceptualization of school education 50 years ago is relevant even today in post colonial societies, calling for a problem-posing method of education that includes perspectives of the marginalized.
Perceptions on farming: Stories from Bundelkhand
Organic farming may not be viable at a large scale yet, but modern farming has degraded the quality and variety of food we eat in India
Why does an Indianised conceptualization of Liberty matter?
The tradition of liberty in Indian history across Gandhi, Vivekananda, Golwalkar, Tagore- all must continue unabated to realise the India’s true potential as the Viswa Guru.
Evaluating Early Childhood Education in National Education Policy 2020
While the NEP 2020 brings the much needed attention to early childhood education, and aspires to make India’s education system the best, there are some pitfalls on how its could treat diverse children at a tender age of three, in a homogenous manner.
The Child and the Curriculum: Two Ends of the Educational Process
Child and Curriculum are the two ends of school education as rethought by John Dewey
Songs of Resistance: Ambedkari Jalsa
The jalsas are the songs of the Dalits, which have the potential to usher in change and a revolution, which explains why some of their songs are sabotaged because regardless of who holds power in the country.
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