Climate Change is Real: Chennai Faces Floods Again
Last week, Chennai faced heavy downpour which disturbed the daily life of people. On October 30th, the North East monsoon lashed the city. Most of the schools were shut and employers of the private sector were allo.wed to work from home. Introduction Dejavu: The recent rains in Chennai brought back …
Run for Unity: Resurrecting Sardar Patel’s Ideals
Introduction October 31st, 2017 marked the 142nd birthday of the “Iron Man of India:” Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the “Run for Unity,” a 1.5 km race organized in honour of Patel. The event witnessed participation and gathered appreciation from many celebrities, presenting a harmonious picture of …
Indian Armed Forces: Guardians As Well As Global Peacekeepers
During the 37th edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, our PM Mr. Narendra Modi spoke about his unforgettable experience of celebrating Diwali with the Jawans protecting our border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Gurez sector. Along with lauding the valour of these brave hearts, he has also appreciated …
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 …
India Looks to Strengthen Its Defenses With Female Power
The human society, since the dawn of civilization, has stated the defining attributes for the two genders and their specific roles. To fight, either for the honor of their country or for their own was always considered unthinkable and undoable for the female sect. But 20 centuries later, it is …
Festival Of Lights Or Pollution: Delhi Cracker Ban Upholds Our Traditions And Health
The people living in the National Capital region usually start bursting crackers from the Dhanteras onwards. But this year, the Diwali celebrations were sober. Did the ban of bursting crackers, by the SC, reduce the fervor that the festival usually brings with it? Anyway, there are a few section of …
The Dark Side Of Entrance Exams: Suicide Over Failing NEET
On September 1st, 2017, Anita a medical aspirant from Tamil Nadu committed suicide after failing to secure a medical seat through NEET exams. Before taking this extreme measure, Anita led the fight against NEET in Tamil Nadu. Most of the articles about this incident focused on political feuds, questioned the …
Drugs: Taking A Toll On Children’s Health, Wealth, And Education
Small children of schools and colleges caught using drugs and involved in drug mafia in the state of Telangana. Drugs: The Life Takers Narcotics are the most powerful drugs known to man. While these drugs are invaluable in the medical field they are also highly addictive. Long-term use of these …
Barcoded At Birth: Mumbai Baby Selling Racket
Although well masked from the public eye, human trafficking still exists! An activity that has now blossomed into a business has extended its clutches to baby trafficking. The need to clear financial debts wins over poor families who need little persuasion to give up their little bundles of joy for …
Air Masks Made Compulsory In Delhi Due To Poor Quality Of Air
The increased levels of pollution in Delhi and the effect it has on the people living there. The government takes drastic steps to curb the air pollution. Air Quality Degrades In Delhi The air quality in Delhi is entering the red zone. A study by World Health Organisation (WHO) showed …
