“Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” Expands to 61 More Districts
Introduction The “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (Save Girls, Education Girls) was launched in 100 districts, and recently Union minister Maneka Gandhi announced it will be expanded to 90 more districts. The minister credits the success of the program as the reason behind its expansion. Times of India quotes her as …
The Swachch Bharat Paradox: Do It Yourself
General Idea Posing beside a huge pile of garbage dump, a broom in hand, sometimes complete with a Nehru jacket, the latest trend has become celebrities or stars coming out onto the roads and initiating cleanliness drives. The ‘Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan” initiated by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, is one …
Our Thoughts and Prayers Go Out to Peshawar Families
Pakistani Taliban fighters killed 141 people, 132 of which were children, at a school in Peshawar, Pakistan. The BBC reports that 7 militants attacked the school wearing suicide vests. As parents search for their children, hospitals in the area are dealing with the large number of deaths and casualties. The …
The Importance of Modi's First Trip as PM
The Background Soft power is an effective tool in global situations. Whether it is gaining leverages, diffusing tense conflicts, or increasing relations with other countries, foreign policy continues to be implemented today. Many scholars agree that diplomacy is a better tool than military might to attain security and prosperity in …
PM Modi and India's New Foreign Policy
Background The election of Narendra Modi marks a change, if not total reversal, of Indian foreign policy that we had seen under UPA I and II. The new focus is business and how India can better use its resources and human capital to lift more people out of poverty. This new business-centric …
Ganga River Pollution: Uma Bharti's Tough Job
For decades now, India’s industrial power has been growing– along with its pollution levels. One of the “best”– or probably worst– examples of this is in the Ganga River. Holy and Impure The river, regarded among Hindus as among the most sacred places in the world, is one of the most …
Indian and Chinese Leaders Discuss Economics as BJP Takes Leadership
India and China have the hands of over 1/3 of the world’s population in their hands. Joint cooperation between the two is very important, but various issues of contention could undermine the future of relations. However, recent events seem to highlight some coming changes. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was the first …
Hate Crime and Hindu-Muslim Riots Over Facebook Post in Pune
Mohsin Sadiq Shaikh, a muslim man who lived in Pune, was allegedly beaten by Hindu Rashtra Sena (Hindu National Army) followers with iron rods and hockey sticks. They identified him as Muslim based on his beard and a skull cap. He ended up passing away while in medical care. Shaikh was an …
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. …
