Indians 4 Social Change

With a rapidly growing membership and a remarkably progressive agenda that seeks to upturn many of India’s current, socio-economic-political practices, it is no surprise that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has evoked more than a little interest among the Indian public. Formed in November of 2012 by Arvind Kejriwal, the …

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 …

With all the talk of increased civil rights for minority groups in India following the recent events that brought to the forefront issues such as rape and corruption, one crucial section of the movement has been left remarkably bare: gay rights. Despite India’s status as the world’s largest democracy and …

With the 16th Lok Sabha (Lower House) Elections coming up India is witnessing a boom in political activities. The political parties have started campaigning in full swing. The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the election schedule on 5th March 2014. The Elections for the 543 parliamentary seats will be held …

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 …

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 …