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RSF condemns revocation of non-profit status of two independent media outlets

RSF condemns revocation of non-profit status of tw...

February 14, 2025

Paris- based press freedom organisation, Reporters without borders (RSF) has condemned the decision by Indian tax authorities to revoke the non-profit status of two independent media organisations, the Reporters’ Collective (TRC) and the File. In a press statement, RSF says tha...

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Delhi’s Mohalla Clinics in crisis: Staff shortages, medicine shortages & closures

Delhi’s Mohalla Clinics in crisis: Staff shortag...

February 10, 2025

When the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government launched Mohalla Clinics in October 2015, they were hailed as a revolutionary step towards providing accessible and free primary healthcare to Delhi’s residents. These neighbourhood clinics, designed as the first point of contact for th...

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From sacred streams to polluted passages: Tragic decline Of Kashmir’s Kuls

From sacred streams to polluted passages: Tragic d...

February 10, 2025

Even as recently as a decade ago, Kuls, traditional canals of Kashmir, were more than just channels of water. They were the lifelines of communities, places of connection, love and spirituality. Today, these once-vibrant waterways are polluted, neglected, and on the brink of bein...

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UCC in Uttarakhand: A step toward legal uniformity or threat to religious freedom?

UCC in Uttarakhand: A step toward legal uniformity...

February 9, 2025

The implementation of the UCC in Uttarakhand marks a significant moment in India’s legal history. While Goa has had a uniform civil code in place since the Portuguese era, Uttarakhand is the first Indian state to enact and implement such a law in the post-independence era. The ...

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Rising Stray Dog Crisis: A growing threat

Rising Stray Dog Crisis: A growing threat

February 9, 2025

It was a Wednesday afternoon when a five-year-old girl, Samreen Kouser, returning home after a long day at school, suddenly encountered a pack of stray dogs. They attacked her, leaving her with fatal injuries. Despite locals rushing her to the hospital, she succumbed to her injur...

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Talent Exodus: India’s skilled professionals move overseas for better future

Talent Exodus: India’s skilled professionals mov...

February 4, 2025

On November 8, 2024, the much-awaited United States elections, which the world had been following with bated breath, were held and former President  Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, won with a surprisingly large margin over his Democratic Party rival the then Vice Preside...

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Conservative rulings by Allahabad High Court spark concern

Conservative rulings by Allahabad High Court spark...

February 3, 2025

Recently, the Allahabad High Court, which boasts a legacy marked by both courageous and, at times, controversial judgments, in a case observed that marriage between two Hindus cannot be dissolved within one year of marriage on grounds of mutual incompatibility, unless there is ex...

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Budget 2025: A critical moment for strengthening India’s education system

Budget 2025: A critical moment for strengthening I...

February 1, 2025

As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025, the education sector finds itself at a critical juncture. The upcoming budget is expected to provide further insights into the government’s priorities in addressing systemic challenges that continue to hinder the country’s progress...

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Fake protein supplements: A hidden danger to India’s fitness fad

Fake protein supplements: A hidden danger to India...

January 31, 2025

Atin Singhal, a fitness enthusiast, residing at Noida near Delhi, recently ordered protein supplements from a popular brand through an e-commerce platform. But soon after consuming the supplements, he fell ill, experiencing severe stomach and liver issues along with facial breako...

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Union Budget 2025: Stakeholders push for increased healthcare funding

Union Budget 2025: Stakeholders push for increased...

January 30, 2025

While Indian government’s healthcare spending has seen gradual increases, significant challenges remain in the accessibility and quality of care, particularly in rural areas. As India approaches the Union Budget for 2025, both the healthcare and med-tech industries are advocati...

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