Guns and Chaoses: Are We Becoming an Intolerant Nation?
Two months back, an Indian Journalist was shot dead at her home in Bengaluru.The whole of nation condemned her murder and she was buried with full state honors. Introduction On the evening of 5th September, Gauri Lankesh returned home and when she was opening the gate to enter she was …
“Amma” Stickers put the AIADMK in the Spotlight
About the Floods: For the past week or so, Chennai has been hit by a series of floods that have left the the metropolitan city in shambles. The recent deluge has proven to be one of the worst storms Chennai has seen in over a century. While the heavy rainstorms …
Greenpeace Foreign Funds Banned: A Step Backward For India
On the 3rd of September 2015, the Indian government banned all foreign funds entering the country for Greenpeace. The Indian government has banned foreign funds for Greenpeace which will detrimental to its environment. They are turning away the money that might just save the country, stating that it does not fit under the …
The Dark Side Of Aadhaar Card: Privacy Issues
The seemingly innocuous intent of the governing body of India to create a centralised database of Indian residents has repercussions which have continually been highlighted and denounced since the very inception of the project, by individuals and media likewise. But, it is hard to advance claims of privacy, autonomy and …
The Red Market: Scott Carney’s Book on the Flesh Exchange in India
The Red Market, a brilliant book written by Scott Carney talks about the illegal trading of the human body and its parts carried out for commercial purposes. Carney, a journalist, researched the ‘Global Body Bazaar’ for the purpose of writing this book and he stayed in India for over a …
The Need for Safety: India’s Massive Road Safety Problem
231,000. 231,000 is the estimated number of lives lost every year in Indian car accidents. If that many people are dying from accidents, just imagine how many families and friends are left to mourn the loss of their loved ones. This number is ridiculously high, which leaves us to wonder: …
The Religious Row: An Overview of the Recent Controversy Over Religious Conversion
The recent row over the religious conversions, or more aptly, “re-conversions” in India, seemed to have spiked a great interest in the parliament and the media. What the issue translates into is still a big question and will play a huge role in defining India’s religious stand. The Issue Two …
Inderjeet Singh: Another Unsung Hero in The Plight Of Athletes
Nothing seems out of the blue when sportspeople, other than cricketers, complain about lack of support from the system. The cases range from dilapidated living conditions in NIS (National Institute of Sports) Patiala to poor quality of food served to Asiad athletes in Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. The cries of the …
