Speak Up To Be Put Down?: Female Journalists Receive Rape Threats
Introduction In the last decade or two, India has become more progressive in accepting women into various empirically male-dominated careers such as journalism. Unfortunately, India’s oppressive society has found a way to try and give women reasons to avoid pursuing this job: rape threats and slut-shaming. The cases involve a …
What Does India’s Republic Stand For?
Almost 7 decades ago, 389 learned men and women belonging to different castes and classes from across the country deliberated for days to propound the Constitution of India as we know it today. 3 years of meticulous debates and discussions over 11 sessions led to the creation of the longest …
[Video] Watch Jidnya Pandya Spill Her Heart Out in “One Less Lonely Night”
We love to see young poets produce such pure and raw content!
The Ecological Crisis Of Chennai’s Ennore Creek : Its Curious Disappearance
Jal Satyagraha Movement The fisherfolk from 16 villages standing in waist deep Ennore creek’s waters next to the North Chennai Thermal Power Station came together last week to protest against the encroachments on the creek. Hundreds of residents demanded the withdrawal of alleged fraudulent maps denying the existence of the …
Trains Delayed, Flights Cancelled: Whom to Blame “Smog” or “Citizens” ?
Smog- A Major Concern The beginning of the new year was marked by a thick layer of various pollutants or substances, also called smog, hovering around the capital. This created a huge problem for the passengers by disrupting the transportation system of a city, where around 2 million people travel …
[Video] We Should Convert Everyone to This Religion
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Joyous Celebrations Turned Dire: Being a Christian in Segregated India
Increasing Persecution French philosopher Voltaire once said, “If you have two religions in your land, they will cut each other’s throats; but if you have thirty religions, they will dwell in peace.” The Holidays are a time for celebration, a time for festivities, and, most importantly, a time for families …
Post-Elections In Harayana And Gujarat: The Criminalization Of Politics
The recently concluded elections in Haryana and Gujarat showed an ever growing trend of people having criminal records and contesting for positions of power. It was found that 14% of the candidates in fray in Gujarat had criminal records. In Himachal Pradesh around 50 candidates had criminal records. What is …
Ban On Condom Ads During Primetime TV Hours: Regressive And A Dangerous Trend
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has banned condom advertisements during prime time TV hours (6 A.M. to 10 P.M.), citing the need to protect children from exposure to indecent materials. This precedes the incident of Confederation of All India Traders, in September, opposing a billboard condom ad featuring actress Sunny …
