Indians 4 Social Change

Recent evidence points to one issue responsible for India’s poverty. This one problem seems to be at the heart of all corruption; it has been the driving force behind unemployment and inequality in India for the past five decades. Officially cited as illegal funds in foreign tax havens, the issue …

Background Sports are the lifeblood of society. They increase nationalism for the state, support economies, and determine the credibility of countries. With the 2nd most population in the world and as a rising major world power, India consistently takes hits to their credibility with increasing sports corruption. In light of …

The Significance As 814 million Indian citizens head to the polls to participate in what has become the world’s biggest exercise in democracy, the immediate fate of India, and the world, hangs in the balance. With the elections playing a crucial role in the future of India, the outcome will …

When one thinks of the world’s largest democracy, one of the first things one associates with Hindustan is its primary religion – no, not Hinduism or Islam or Sikhism or the variety of other traditional religions that exist within India’s diverse population. Rather, they think of the country’s national religion, …

Democracy is derived from the Greek words demos, meaning people, and kratia meaning rule. In the slums of Chennai, however, the representation of people is a façade. When sustenance is the main focus of one’s life, elections simply become a method for survival. The upcoming elections in India has begun opening eyes to the …

To enroll in the armed forces is to dedicate and devote your life for the sake of your nation; it is the most honorable and noble service you can  provide for your country. But for the women of Sri Lanka, being in the army is not an honor, but a …

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain of the Indian national cricket team, has sued Zee TV for Rs. 100 crores, or one billion rupees due to defamation. He is also captain of the Chennai Super Kings team in the IPL tournament. A secret report given to the Supreme Court contains testimony from a Tamil Nadu cop …

India is the 2nd most populated country in the world (China beat us out), at nearly 1.3 billion people. As of this very second, India is the home to 1,250,700,730 people. And this number is increasing by the millisecond (This link will give you an idea). Of that gargantuan number, over …

There’s a saying in Indian government – “प्रचा ही प्रभु है”. The aphorism “pracha hi prabhu hai” roughly translates to “the citizen is the king”, and reflects the idea that no office in the land should be higher than the office of citizen. Unfortunately, India’s political system fails to put …

If you watch Indian movies, then you may not realize that many of the scenes are shot in beautiful locations outside of India. A main reason for this is that the trash build up is making what was once a very beautiful country begin to look filthy.  Now, Indians are …