Dr. Antarjeeta Nayak
Author at The Eastern Times
Dr. Antarjeeta Nayak is a researcher and columnist with a Ph.D. in Economics from NIT Rourkela and a recipient of ICSSR Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships. Her research focuses on poverty and tribal development.
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Maska Garla: How a Kandha Tribal Tradition Offers a Model for Sustainable Food Security
Opinion · Updated at: Jul 23, 2026
A mong the Kandha tribes of Odisha, the traditional practice known as Maska Garla represents an indigenous system of community-based food sharing and exchange that functions as
Are Parents Failing Their Children? The Paradox of Modern Parenting
Opinion · Updated at: Jul 11, 2026
T hink back forty years. Childhood looked very different. Returning home with a bruised knee after an afternoon of play rarely earned instant sympathy. Instead, mothers often gre
Toys That Teach: Rediscovering India’s Playful Wisdom.
Opinion · Updated at: Jun 29, 2026
I n a country as culturally diverse and historically rich as India, the concept of learning has always transcended classrooms. Indian civilization, with its profound respect for
Jhalmuri Theory: The Cultural Politics Behind Bengal’s 2026 Electoral Earthquake
Opinion · Updated at: Jun 2, 2026
The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election was not merely an electoral event; it was a cultural and psychological turning point in contemporary Indian politics. At one level, the ve
Rethinking Climate Action Through Tribal Ecologies: How Tribal Forest Practices Help India Combat Climate Change
Opinion · Updated at: May 26, 2026
T ribal way of life is an essential tool for dynamic social change. Tribals are the custodians of indigenous and natural knowledge and key convenors of sustainable living and en
From Books to Reels: Endless Scrolling Is Silently Damaging Your Child’s Brain
Opinion · Updated at: May 20, 2026
O nce upon a time, the nights of childhood were filled with whispers of stories. Beneath soft pillows lay the familiar companions of growing minds — a worn copy of Chanda
Success in Exams, Failure in Life? The Reality of India’s Marks-Driven Education
Opinion · Updated at: May 1, 2026
The board exam results have become an annual spectacle in India, marked by surreal percentages that defy not only belief but also the very purpose of education. Students scoring 9
India’s Child Mental Health Crisis: Unheard, Unseen, Unhealed
Opinion · Updated at: May 1, 2026
Amidst the global pursuit of educational excellence, economic development, and digital innovation, an invisible crisis is unfolding—one that is quietly eroding the future of