Iraq-India: Concern Over Oil and Trade as Instability Rises
Background A group so extreme that Al Qaeda kicked them out of their network, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), has taken over the Tikrit and Mosul as it is making moves towards Baghdad. Many fleeing from the violence are headed towards the northern region where non-profit organizations are attempting to provide …
Caste and Corruption: The Reason Behind Rapes in India
Background Rape in India is a social construct propagated by the misinterpretation of cultural principles and ideals that are entrenched in Indian society. Although these cultural principles are gradually moving towards the background of Indian society, their implications are still quite discernible, rape being one of the most noticeable effects …
Corruption and Bribery Are Not Values We Want to Teach Our Children
India has a huge problem with bribery and corruption, as most of India’s problems are somehow related to them. This short video shows us how we are bringing up children to think that bribery and corruption are normal parts of life. This needs to change if India really wants to …
Indian and Chinese Leaders Discuss Economics as BJP Takes Leadership
India and China have the hands of over 1/3 of the world’s population in their hands. Joint cooperation between the two is very important, but various issues of contention could undermine the future of relations. However, recent events seem to highlight some coming changes. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was the first …
Indian Supreme Court Updates: May 31st-June 6th
SC Stays Execution of Yakub Memon Yakub Abudl Razak Memon was convicted of being responsible for the 1993 Mumbai Blasts. The court stayed the execution and has referred a plea to hear the case in open court, rather than in chamber proceedings, to the Constitution bench. The TADA court originally …
Kahan Hain Gandhi: An Inspirational Video on India's Problems
Kahan Hain Gandhi (Where is Gandhi) is a 3 minute video that brings to the light all the things going on in India that Gandhi would not have been proud of. Is this really what we want to thank Mahatma Gandhi with? An insult to all his work? It is …
Hate Crime and Hindu-Muslim Riots Over Facebook Post in Pune
Mohsin Sadiq Shaikh, a muslim man who lived in Pune, was allegedly beaten by Hindu Rashtra Sena (Hindu National Army) followers with iron rods and hockey sticks. They identified him as Muslim based on his beard and a skull cap. He ended up passing away while in medical care. Shaikh was an …
Imprisoned Fisherman Released By India and Pakistan
In one of his first acts after being sworn in as India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi released 37 Pakistani prisoners, including 35 fisherman and 2 civilians. This announcement from New Dehli came after Pakistan Premier Nawaz Sharif ordered the release of 151 prisoners, including 150 fisherman and one civilian, and …
Gujarat Riots Remembered as Modi Steps In
On May 26th, India’s new prime minister was officially sworn in. Mr. Narendra Modi won this year’s elections with an overwhelming majority of the votes. There are high hopes for the new leader, but there is a fair amount of doubt within the masses. Religious minorities, especially Muslims, are skeptical …
Indian Supreme Court Updates: May 24th-30th
Bal Kishan Giri Found to Be in Contempt Advocate Bal Kishan Giri had challenged a judge in one of his trials for being biased against his client. The council found that the claims were not justified, and so he was to be held in contempt of court. His lawyer attempted …
