by Nirlipta | Jul 24, 2026 | Drishtikon, The Thought Cultivator
What is the NEET-UG Controversy? The Undergraduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the mandatory entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical programs. Every year, lakhs of medical aspirants appear in this exam, to get admission into...
by Nirlipta | Jul 16, 2026 | Arts & Culture, The Thought Cultivator
Introduction Rath Yatra is one of the most cherished festivals of my life, so I never wanted to write about the controversy surrounding it. But I guess, with so many counter views and arguments, it would be unfair if, as an Odia, I did not participate in the...
by Nirlipta | Jun 14, 2026 | Arts & Culture, The Thought Cultivator
In India, it is common to find people celebrating one festival or another every day. The list of Indian festivals is endless. There are national festivals, there are festivals specific to a state or region; then there are festivals linked with religion and there are...
by Nirlipta | Jun 11, 2026 | Religion, The Thought Cultivator
Panchakanya; the literal translation is, “Five Maidens” or “Five Daughters”. The famous Sanskrit couplet goes on explaining that one should remember the five maidens; such as Ahalya, Draupadi, Kunti, Tara and Mandodari; to get freed from greater sins! Ahilya,...
by Nirlipta | Apr 4, 2026 | Social Issues, The Thought Cultivator
“Don’t kill me; just name me Nakusha. It serves the same purpose”. This is the voice of an unborn girl child. William Shakespeare once said, “What’s in a name?” His opinion on names might have been very different if he had ever been to Satara. In this part of...
by Nirlipta | Mar 3, 2026 | Relationship, The Thought Cultivator
Motherhood is truly blessing. I can say this statement with pride, as I am not a mother but a father! The physical challenges associated with pregnancy; such as carrying a child for nine months or going through labor pain; are experiences that I have not personally...
