The Blue Whale Challenge: Just a Step Away From Death
Another teenage death in the country because of the Blue Whale Challenge; reason given by the culprit is astonishing, more or less a depressed teen targeting others in the name of society Even though Philipp Budeikin(creator of the game) is arrested; the Blue Whale Challenge is still taking lives of …
Triple Talaq : Instant Divorce Comes To End In India
Triple Talaq Talaq-e-Biddat (triple talaq) is a kind of divorce that is practised by Muslims. It is an instant divorce that can be given by a husband by pronouncing ‘talaq’ three times and it is irrevocable. It has been practised for over 1,400 years. Even though it has been considered …
The Collapse of Mahagathbandhan
On July 26, 2017 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar submitted his resignation to Governor K.N. Tripathi, putting an end to the month long parleys in the Bihar and New Delhi political circle. Talking to reporters after submitting his resignation to Governor, Nitish Kumar said, “In the circumstances that prevail in …
Ganapati Festival: A Green Event?
Introduction Ganapati Festival, the Hindu festival also known as Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten day festival that honours the birth of Lord Ganesha, the God of new beginnings and remover of all evils and obstacles. This festival entails the zealous worship of an idol of Ganesha which is regrettably traditionally …
Blue Whale Challenge: The Suicide Game Gripping Teenagers
Introduction Game is defined as an activity that people engage in for amusement and leisure. With the emergence of social media, many youngsters have become hooked to online gaming. However, very often it’s difficult for us to distinguish what is good and bad on the internet. One such example is …
How India’s Hospitals Are Transforming $100,000 Surgeries Into $800 Operations
Introduction Imagine a hospital where a heart surgery would set you back only about US$1,600. The healthcare dreams of many people are being fulfilled at Narayana Health, a chain of hospitals offering complex surgeries like valve replacement at low lying costs. Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, they provide advanced levels of …
Dera Chief’s Verdict: A Strong Message To Society And Stern Warning To Fake Godmen
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan. The story of this godman is as complicated as his name. The journey of his verdict is as big as his name. The soi-disant ‘multi-skilled guru’ was recently found guilty in two rape cases of 2002. A special CBI court in Rohtak (Haryana) sentenced him …
A Ray of Hope Under the Burka: An Indian Victory
Fifty one years ago, Hamid Dalwai, a Muslim progressive thinker led the first historic march along with seven Muslim women including his late wife Mehrunissa Dalwai against the triple talaq. In an interview conducted before she died, Mehrunissa, who was then pregnant, described the difficulties faced in those days if …
Rahim the Rapist: Patriarchy Speaks in His Favor
On 25 August 2017, the special CBI court in Haryana convicted the self – proclaimed Godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim of two rape cases in a judgment which was both controversial and a milestone. Controversial, because the Dera followers erupted in hostile and bloody protests, creating mayhem in the entire North …
Implications of Communalism Through 70 Years of Independence
“We will not tolerate violence in the name of faith,” Mr Modi said before a teeming crowd at the fort and a huge television audience. Since independence, communalism has formed an integral part of the national discourse of India. The large scale of communal atrocities taking place during independence were …
