Indians 4 Social Change

Recently we had more than 100 defense veterans writing to the Prime minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, saying that they were in support of the ‘Not in my Name’ campaign and further adding that they condemned the act of targeting Muslims and Dalits in the name of protecting Hinduism. What is …

Introduction Recently, a 14-year old boy from Mumbai killed himself, allegedly due to the Blue Whale game. This incident does not only re-highlight the cons of technology but also strongly raises the question of ignored mental health among children which is a cause of concern and requires a serious call …

Children die a painful death at Gorakhpur due to lack of oxygen and officials negligence. The Gorakhpur’s Tragedy In a shocking incident, 23 infants died in a span of 24 hours last week at the  Baba Raghav Das Medical College hospital after its liquid oxygen supply was cut since they …

In January last year, Rohith Vemula, a research scholar in Hyderabad University sparked a furious controversy when he committed suicide for some ambiguous reasons. The last note of his life that he left, reads “I am not hurt at this moment. I am not sad. I am just empty. Unconcerned about myself. That’s …

After a wait of 8 years, a couple in Uttar Pradesh gave birth to twins on August 2nd. Their family members waited outside the hospital with the box of sweets to celebrate new life. Little did they know that they will be losing both the kids to one of the …

Clothes stained in blood, barely breathing, struggling for life, surrounded by men who raped him. Yes, it is him. It is time that we realize that rape is a crime faced by both the genders and people of all ages. Introduction Last month, a 13 year old boy from Mumbai …

In a horrifying Chandigarh court decision, a 10-year old girl, raped multiple times and impregnated by her maternal uncle, was denied abortion on medical grounds. She was 26-weeks pregnant when the court took the decision. This decision was based on an opinion by a panel of doctors, who examined the …

From having Gurukulas, where there was a true master – disciple relationship to new age classrooms which use virtual boards and other technologies, we have come a long way. The whole education system is undergoing a drastic change in terms of what is taught and how it is being taught. …

  Child Labour in Delhi It is no secret that there are vast numbers of young children in India’s capital city who are forced to engage in child labour; however, what is all the more depressing is the fact that most of these cases are left unknown and unreported. Indeed, …

Introduction The “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (Save Girls, Education Girls) was launched in 100 districts, and recently Union minister Maneka Gandhi announced it will be expanded to 90 more districts. The minister credits the success of the program as the reason behind its expansion. Times of India quotes her as …