- The Banality of Development: Ordinary Cruelties and the Adivasi Question
Author: Madhurima Ghosh, Jadavpur University Introduction I had crossed the Narmada by boat….from where I could see, ranged across the crowns of low, bald hills, the tribal hamlets of Sikka, Surung…. their airy, fragile homes….their fields and the forests…. little
- Who Taught My Mother Economics?
Without formal training, my mother instinctively practiced the principles of economics, blending demand, supply, and compassion, lessons she absorbed through folk tales and storytelling. This piece explores how literature and oral traditions can translate complex knowledge into everyday wisdom, fostering empathy, justice, and collective responsibility.