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Review of K Saradamoni's 'In Search of Answers: A Memoir' I B Madhavan

B. Madhavan — 2023-09-29T23:34:32Z

Book Review
by B Madhavan
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In Search of Answers: A Memoir by K Saradamoni
Tulika Books August 2023 245 Pages ISBN : 978-81-958394-0-7
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Studying in the university, one meets students who are unsure where the discipline of economics would take them. Many see it as a degree that would land them high-paying jobs in consultancies and other corporate firms.
Fortunately, there are still a lot of people who are disillusioned by the model-building part of their courses and (…)

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Delhi University & the Rise of a Necropolis | B Madhavan

B. Madhavan — 2023-09-15T23:30:33Z

This piece laments the loss of academic freedom, classroom spaces, and good teachers at the University of Delhi.
It's been roughly 6 months since Delhi University replaced half of its teaching faculty. When this shameful process came to the doorstep of my department, it was the winter semester exams. It was also my first winter ever, covered in multiple layers and I still couldn't protect myself from a shiver running through my body from the cold fear of losing some very good teachers. (…)

- 2023