Misogyny In The Film Industry: An Actress Opens Up About The Prevalent Scenario
Cinema, the media which showcases our society and also doubles up as an entertainment to people across our country, should watch out for what and how it describes a piece as entertainment. For years, we have had full-fledged misogyny in our films wherein women have been represented as objects and …
Combating TB In India: Why We Lead in the Position Of Maximum People Infected In The World
The recently released global TB report 2017 has stated that India leads in the number of people afflicted with the deadly disease, that is TB. In the year 2016, about 27.9 lakh people in India were affected with the disease and about 4.23 lakh of them were killed as a …
National Anthem Played In Cinema Halls: A Matter Of National Pride Or Unnecessary Moral Policing
It has now been a year since the Supreme Court had ordered cinema halls to play the National Anthem before playing any movie on screens. But now, the Apex Court has asked the Centre to revisit the order and formulate the rules and regulations about the same since the issue …
Organ Donation In India: A Clash Between Religious Beliefs And Life-Saving Acts
According to reports, India, with its population of 1.3 billion has an unbelievable shortage of organ donors, when the demand is huge. It’s mostly due to the kith and kin of the dying person, they are unwilling to donate their relative’s organs due to false religious beliefs since they fail …
The Startup Culture: The Lure Of Small Towns As A Major Hub, Defying Perceptions
Among the top cities in India, Bengaluru and New Delhi are the hubs for startups. But a look at recent additions to the club, a bunch of smaller towns and cities are making their presence felt. Reports from a study show that 20% of startups are from tier 2 and …
Curtains Down To Virtual Currency?: Reserve Bank Turns Its Back To Bitcoin And More
Is It Curtains Down To Virtual Currency In India? Reserve Bank Turns Its Back To Bitcoin And Other Crypto Currencies An expressive gesture by a director of the Reserve Bank Of India has signalled that bitcoins and other virtual currencies will not be allowed to be used in our country. …
Indian Armed Forces: Guardians As Well As Global Peacekeepers
During the 37th edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, our PM Mr. Narendra Modi spoke about his unforgettable experience of celebrating Diwali with the Jawans protecting our border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez sector. Along with lauding the valour of these brave hearts, he has also appreciated …
Festival Of Lights Or Pollution: Delhi Cracker Ban Upholds Our Traditions And Health
The people living in the National Capital region usually start bursting crackers from the Dhanteras onwards. But this year, the Diwali celebrations were sober. Did the ban of bursting crackers, by the SC, reduce the fervor that the festival usually brings with it? Anyway, there are a few section of …
Stigma Surrounding Depression: Padukone Speaks Up About Her Experiences
Speaking at the India Economic Summit, actress Deepika Padukone has stated that her experiences with depression in the past have always left a fear of relapse in her. The actor opened up about her battle with depression in the beginning of 2015. It was a friend’s suicide along with her …
Digital India: Trotting Towards Realization of a Distant Dream
Recent data from the Reserve Bank of India show that the value of paper-clearing transactions have fallen from Rs 100 lakh crore to Rs 80.9 lakh crore, a fifth of the number by the end of the financial year 2016-17. The volume of these transactions has also fallen from a …
