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Understanding Corporal Punishment, Its Impact, Legal Measures, and Alternatives Introduction Corporal punishment in schools has been a controversial topic for decades. While some consider it a quick way to instill discipline, research and real-life experiences show its devastating effects on children’s physical and mental health. This blog delves into what corporal punishment entails, its impacts,

WRD Minister Duraimurugan claimed that desilting dams is not a common global practice, contradicting PWD efforts on desilting.Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for Tamil Nadu’s Water Security The Honorable Water Resources Minister, Mr. Duraimurugan, recently stated that desilting dams is not a common practice globally and proposed flushing through sluices as an appropriate alternative. While this

Introduction The Chennai River Basin, covering 4,959.1 square kilometers in North Tamil Nadu, drains into the Bay of Bengal through four major rivers: the Araniar, Korattalaiyar (Kosasthalaiyar), Cooum, and Adyar. Unlike other sub-basins, the Kovalam sub-basin, which spans about 812 square kilometers, doesn’t form a river. Instead, it drains water through low-lying land that creates

The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) remains a critical tool for shaping welfare and development policies in India. Yet, its implementation continues to be the subject of contentious debates. Questions persist about whether Tamil Nadu, a state often hailed as a pioneer in progressive policies, will conduct such a survey. Some argue it may never

The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023, enacted on October 18, has sparked heated debates. While the State government views it as a progressive step to streamline land acquisition for large-scale infrastructure projects, the law has raised significant concerns among environmentalists, farmers’ associations, and civil society groups. Critics argue that it could