Vote Buying: The Destruction of Democracy at Work
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 …
Fighting for the Disabled: Ending Ableism in India
In a country like India where social standing plays a significant role, being disabled means facing severe discrimination. Over 40-60 million Indian citizens are classified as disabled. In some cases, disabled children are shut away from the judgmental phenomenon of society. Others are left to fend for themselves as beggars on the …
Creating a Brighter Future: India's Electricity Problem
Relations between India and Pakistan have never been ideal: as the two nations’ respective social and political differences polarize more and more with each coming decade of conflict, tensions have proportionately escalated. But just yesterday, interactions took an interestingly positive turn as India finalized a trade with Pakistan, agreeing to …
Slavery Still Alive and Well in India
A comprehensive report, released late last year, named India as the country with by far the most people living as slaves. The Global Slavery Index, published by the Walk Free Foundation, indicated that out of the 30 million people still enslaved worldwide, India has an estimated 14 million. From unskilled labor …
Private Sector Needed for Tuberculosis Eradication
Today is World Tuberculosis Day Tuberculosis is a disease caused by a bacterial infection and spread through coughing and sneezing. Some key facts from the World Health Organization (WHO): Tuberculosis (TB) is second only to HIV/AIDS as the greatest killer worldwide due to a single infectious agent. In 2012, 8.6 …
Education Key to Changing Muslim Indians Quality of Life
Discrimination has a crippling effect on society. It always has, as history has proven, and it always will. Muslims in India are among those who face constant discrimination in a way that doesn’t just affect pride, but their means of living as well. Making up around 14 to 15 percent …
The Story Behind Your Carpet
The history of the rugs probably comes across as a bland topic, but you may want to look more closely at the origins of such carpets the next time you venture out to the store. If that rug is from India, there’s a high likelihood that it was made by …
