The Life of a Woman in India, as Determined by the Patriarchy
Introduction There is no denying the fact that this is the era of powerful women. Some of the greatest leaders and change-makers in the world are women. Women have more rights and opportunities than ever before. However, crimes against women are also at an all-time high. In 2013 itself, the …
Dress Codes At Religious Places: Personal Choice or Requirement?
Introduction Recently the Madras High Court passed a verdict that from the year 2016, all temples should have a certain dress code for their devotees. From January 1, all men entering a temple in Tamil Nadu will have to either wear a dhoti and upper clothing or formal pant and shirts, …
Section 377: How Long Can India Live With This Victorian Age Law?
What is Section 377? Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code(IPC) is defined as: ‘Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and should also …
The Juvenile Justice Bill: A Step Towards Justice
The Parliament of India recently passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Bill, 2015 which proposes that the accused between 16-18 years of age, juveniles, be tried as adults in the court of law for the commission of heinous offenses. Earlier, the law (under the 2000 Act) regarding juveniles was …
Globalization Induced Brain-Drain: Insights
Insights into the terms- Globalization and brain-drain Globalization as a policy was passed in the 1990s in India and soon grew in importance as it gave the opportunity to understand and interact with the other countries. It is a progressive step forward for the citizens. Brain-drain is caused when the young, valuable talents leave …
Globalization Induced Brain-Drain: Insights
Insights into the terms- Globalization and brain-drain Globalization as a policy was passed in the 1990s in India and soon grew in importance as it gave the opportunity to understand and interact with the other countries. It is a progressive step forward for the citizens. Brain-drain is caused when the young, valuable talents leave …
Is India Really Becoming Intolerant?
Nowadays the bulletins of almost every news channel are occupied with a single word- Intolerance. Prime time slots are becoming the battlefield for heated debates where the elite intelligentsia of our society locks their horns over the so called issues of intolerance. And surprisingly this debate is not only limited …
Is India Really Becoming Intolerant?
Nowadays the bulletins of almost every news channel are occupied with a single word- Intolerance. Prime time slots are becoming the battlefield for heated debates where the elite intelligentsia of our society locks their horns over the so called issues of intolerance. And surprisingly this debate is not only limited …
A Cavernous Gap: College Education in Karnataka
Introduction Regardless of the field a student is interested in pursuing, gaining a college education and successfully graduating can help one’s future by an immeasurable amount. Primary and secondary education are paramount to gaining awareness and intellectual richness, certainly, but gaining a college education equips students with the ability to …
A Cavernous Gap: College Education in Karnataka
Introduction Regardless of the field a student is interested in pursuing, gaining a college education and successfully graduating can help one’s future by an immeasurable amount. Primary and secondary education are paramount to gaining awareness and intellectual richness, certainly, but gaining a college education equips students with the ability to …
