Indian Supreme Court Updates: May 17th-23rd
No Interim Relief for Asaram Bapu Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, arrested on September 1st, 2013 for the alleged rape of a minor at his Ashram in Rajasthan, was denied interim relief as the court prepares for the next hearing on July 3rd. They have agreed to hear arguments about age, …
Please Do Something Next Time You See This
Another social experiment on women’s public harassment and the public’s tendency to not step in. Bystanders are just as responsible for the crimes.
Modi Pledges to Power Every House in India With the Help of Renewable Energy
People have their criticisms of Modi, but one thing he has proven his track record with is energy development. In a country plagued with blackouts and lack of access to power, this is a big move, especially, given India’s huge dependency on coal. Modi’s Track Record Modi, when serving as CM …
Most Photographed Places in India
SightsMap, a Google project, has mapped the most photographed places around the world. Check out some of the top sights in India! It includes Harmandir Sahib in the north all the way to Kanyakumari in the south! h/t Mental Floss
Safer City Project: Halonix Takes a New Approach to Advertising
Halonix has set out to change the nature of traveling at night by increasing lightning in dark areas. Using social media and a grassroots approach, they are targeting those areas and placing huge billboards that illuminate the area. This before-and-after picture shows the difference it can make! Here is a …
UNMUTE: This Man Wants You to be United 4 Social Change
This man asks politicians to take an oath to never forget the people. This is a strong and inspirational video! Watch the prequel to the video, which is equally strong!
Hey Rape Victims, It's All Your Fault
Trigger Warning: This depicts and satirizes sexual violence. Satire can sometimes help show the absurdity of common beliefs, this is one of those instances.
Watch: Why This Young Boy Can't Achieve His Dreams
We have written on issues of child labor before, but this video sends a very powerful message. Share to help spread awareness about a structure which is preventing progress in India!
The Smiles Project: Turning Frowns Upside Down!
Watch this group of people go around Delhi making people smile! Science has proven that making others happy is a great way to increase your own happiness, so next time you are feeling a little down, make someone else Smile. Share to spread the smiles!
India One of the Top Countries of Origin for US Immigrants
Two maps from Slate show the breakdown of where immigrants to the United States concentrate. The great number of states in which India is the most common country of origin (or most common other than Mexico) should be of no surprise given the number of Indians who have bought into the …
