New Prime Minister, New Cabinet: A Dream of a New India
Narendra Damodar Modi, 63, took oath as India’s Prime Minister on Monday evening, ringing in a new era of governance for the world’s largest democracy. Almost 4,000 people were present at the ceremony held in the forecourt of the magnificent Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lakhs more, including Mr Modi’s mother, watched on …
Million Dollar Arm and India's Hidden Athletic Talent
The Movie Last week, we witnessed the release of the movie Million Dollar Arm starring Suraj Sharma and Madhur Mittal. The movie is based on the true story of Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel. This Hollywood blockbuster relays the events of the two boys from India and their journey to the …
Polio Aunties: Tough Job Ahead to Maintain Eradication
Rukhsar Khatoon was 18 months old when she was diagnosed with polio, and was the last to have the disease in India. Polio may seem like a distant problem to us, because it was eradicated in the US in 1979. However, it remains a problem in many developing nations such …
Modi and the US: A Match Not Exactly Made in Heaven
With the landslide victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its new Prime Minister, Narendra Modi in India’s sixteenth general election this year, the country can expect many changes in both domestic and foreign affairs. International relations with many countries, especially the United States, can be expected to change. …
Muslim Representation Low In 16th Lok Sabha
In a major setback to integration of muslims in the mainstream Indian population, the 16th Lok Sabha will witness a very low representation for the community. The muslim representation in the Lok Sabha was apparently taken over by the saffron party which is mainly based on Hindutva and its ideals.This …
From Sex Worker to Human Rights Activist
This inspirational story of a transgender (male-to-female) who went from being a sex worker to a gender rights activist!
YOYO Honey Singh Raps About Something More Serious Than Lungi Dance
Famous Indian rapper and singer YOYO Honey Singh gets deep and sings an empowering song about rape in India. He illustrates the horrifying aspects of rape and shows people that anyone can increase awareness for an issue. He has been praised by many for singing/rapping this song and only deserves …
NaMo Makes Way For Gujarat's First Women CM
After winning the recent elections with majority, the BJP is gearing up for the 16th Lok Sabha under the leadership of Narendra Modi. NaMo has resigned as Gujarat CM and has elected Anandiben Patel in his place. Anandiben Patel is all set to lead Gujarat as the first women CM. …
For Indian Women, Voting is About Life and Death
This video, produced during this past election, depicts the importance of women voting in India. Although, this past one saw a small women representation, hopefully, as more women get involved, these numbers will go up!
