Children's Asthma: A Circulating Problem
As global pollution continues to skyrocket, ash begins to cloud the air and acid rain begins to fall. In the Indian city of Chandrapur, noxious chemicals such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide are regularly produced by the twelve local power plants. Numerous additional factors contribute to the city’s rising pollution …
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 …
Examination or Education in Indian Schools?
Given heightened exposure in media coverage and popular culture, the presence of extraordinary pressure and reduced real-world value in the Indian education system has undergone a transition into the spotlight. Despite recent changes in CBSE (the government-run board of education in India) exams geared towards fostering higher-order analytical thinking among …
Bright Future for Minority Education in India
Overview In 2009, India passed the Right to Education Act, which indicates that kids between the ages of 6 to 14 will attend school and be given the supplies needed to attend. However, the question arises as to what is the best strategy is to engage the minorities that are incapable …
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 …
Sikh Political Prisoners Forgotten and Locked Away
On Monday, April 14, millions of Sikhs celebrated Vaisakhi, the marking of the start of the Khalsa. On April 14, 1699 in Anandpur Sahib, Guru Gobind Singh Ji had officially started the Khalsa. Of the many in the crowd, the Guru asked for one person to offer their head for …
Our Moral Obligation to Stop Absolute Poverty in India
Imagine not knowing where your next meal is coming from. Imagine not knowing where you’re going to sleep tonight. Imagine not being able to use a real toilet. Imagine not having access to safe water. Imagine not being able to tell your children that they will be better off. If …
The Road to Safer Roads: India's Traffic-Jam
India is a country whose vigorous nature can be seen in all parts of its society; from the burning heat of its hot weather, the ardent flavors of its spicy foods, and even the energy in its exciting Bollywood dances, India displays an energetic, ‘hustle-bustle’ atmosphere. Unfortunately, getting caught up …
Curbing the Threat of Global Warming: Educating India's Population
A recent IPCC report prophesies an increase in global temperatures ranging from .5 to 8.6 degrees Fahrenheit and a sea level rise of 32 inches. In developing nations such as India, warming poses a critical threat to infrastructure and industry. Already, India is at high risk of disaster due to …
Women in Uttar Pradesh Protest Male Inheritance of Land
Throughout history, women in India have been seen as inferior to men and therefore don’t have the same privileges and rights. Although India has progressed to some extent, there’s still undoubtedly a long way to go. Background India ranks 84th out of the 113 countries on The Economist’s Women’s Economic …
