“Amma” Stickers put the AIADMK in the Spotlight
About the Floods: For the past week or so, Chennai has been hit by a series of floods that have left the the metropolitan city in shambles. The recent deluge has proven to be one of the worst storms Chennai has seen in over a century. While the heavy rainstorms …
The Need for Safety: India’s Massive Road Safety Problem
231,000. 231,000 is the estimated number of lives lost every year in Indian car accidents. If that many people are dying from accidents, just imagine how many families and friends are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones. This number is ridiculously high, which leaves us to wonder: …
Alcohol: India's Worst Enemy
What is Alcoholism? Alcoholism is the most prominent addiction in the world. It is an incredibly common issue in India. What is the true definition? Alcoholism is an addiction to the consumption of alcoholic beverages beyond physical capacity and the behavior that results from the dependency to alcohol. The root …
Gender? Select One: Male, Female, Transgender
April 15th, 2014 is a date that should make every Indian feel proud of their country. It was on this day that the Indian Supreme Court officially recognized transgender people as a third gender. In a world where change is not accepted with open arms, India has taken a huge step towards …
Goa: A State of Nature, Tourists, and High School Dropouts
About Goa: Goa is the smallest state by area in India, however, this doesn’t prevent it from being the one of the wealthiest. With its beaches, flora and fauna, and unique history, both international and domestic tourists visit the beautiful state every year. Because of this, Goa has a GDP …
New Possibilities in Education for Indian Students
Many students in high school and college wonder, “How valuable is an education? Am I just wasting my time?” Well, here’s the answer. Education is Everything Without an education, there is no chance of decreasing poverty levels in the world. Not only that, but education is what provides the world …
Arranged Marriages Don't Always Give Women a Fair Deal
Preserving your family’s dignity and honor is an important idea in many orthodox Indian families. What better way to keep the family’s reputation in tact than to marry your daughter off to someone of equal or better socioeconomic status? It all works out doesn’t it? The family’s remains a respected …
