Abrogation of Article 370: Boon for People of Jammu and Kashmir
Introduction In a historic decision, the Indian Home Minister, Amit Shah, announced in the Rajya Sabha that the government of India had repealed Article 370. The article granted special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. After its repeal, the state stands split into two Union Territories of Ladakh …
Abolishment of Capital Punishment in India
INTRODUCTION Capital punishment, or the death penalty, is the highest form of punishment awarded to any criminal. It is the legal procedure of the state in which it exercises its power to take the life of the criminal. The current judicial system in India awards death penalty for a few …
PRIYANKA GANDHI: HEADING NEW FRONTIERS
THE ANNOUNCEMENT As the Congress party made the announcement appointing Priyanka Gandhi as the AICC general secretary for the politically charged Eastern UP, murmurs could be heard across the political spectrum. Political pundits came up with contradicting predictions regarding the impact of Congress’ decision on LS elections. Notwithstanding the likely …
SABARIMALA AND MOBILIZATION- A PROBLEMATIC COALITION
It is almost ironic that India- acknowledged as a leading economy, one of the largest democracies, an emerging superpower and even a progressive country by some- after nearly 72 years of independence is still struggling for equal rights for men and women to enter a temple. The Sabarimala temple entry issue, …
The Future Of Altruistic Surrogacy In India
Why Is It Making Headlines? Imagine having to volunteer to gestate for a close relative. What about having to do so with full knowledge that you will be in close proximity to the child born out of this arrangement? Do you expect to be in full control of your emotions? While altruism …
The Result Of Hindi Heartland – A Precursor For 2019 Lok Sabha Elections!?
Note: Blue Indicates Congress, Orange Indicates BJP INTRODUCTION- With the innumerous problems related to farmers, unemployment, institutional chaos (CBI, RBI, education, and Supreme Court), law and order disruptions (lynchings and mob violence), the present regime is destined to suffer a loss of major vote bank in the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha …
Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Reality or Just Another Dream?
Ayushman Bharat or Pradhan Mantri Jan Aayog Yojana (PMJAY) is a new nationwide healthcare scheme that is introduced by the central government for the underprivileged families. Specifically, PMJAY is a scheme that will benefit the people belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. PMJAY aims to help 1,00,000 families …
In God’s Name: The Sabarimala Issue
Hailed by many, the violent aftermath of the Sabarimala judgment could have been anticipated by few. Thus, violence was witnessed all across the state with women continued to be denied entry to the temple, courtesy of the vigilantes. The question worth asking, therefore, becomes what made people engage in acts of …
Sunil Chhetri Leads Indian Football Team To Victory And Inspires The Next Generation Of Players
Introduction India became the champions of the Intercontinental Cup as they beat Kenya 2-0 in the final on 10th April. Sunil Chhetri, captain of Indian team, paved the way for his team by scoring both the goals. He inspires millions of kids in our country to take up sports as …
The Biggest Challenge For B.J.P. In The Run-Up To The 2019 Elections
Introduction The recent elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh have shown that there is no stopping the B.J.P.’s triumph in elections. Surveys conducted by several news channels even predicted a clear victory for the ruling party in the 2019 elections. There seems to be no alternative which can challenge the …
