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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...

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...

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...

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...

Public toilets for women in Delhi, too few, too fi...

January 26, 2025

Over a decade after the launch of ‘Swacch Bharat’ campaign of the Indian government to promote hygenic toilets, the situation in the capital, Delhi, itself remains deplorable, not only with public toilets being far too few, but even those that exist lack basic hygiene, posing...

Manjit Singh Nayar receives President’s Medal fo...

January 26, 2025

In a world where self-interest often prevails, there are exceptional individuals whose lives stand out for their selflessness and dedication. Assistant Commandant General of the Chennai City Home Guards Manjit Singh Nayar, who is also the honorary General Secretary of Guru Nanak ...

Power thefts plague Delhi’s green mobility

January 26, 2025

Even as e-rickshaws have become a common sight across Delhi, a darker side of this green transition has recently resurfaced. Illegal recharging practices are creating widespread disruptions, straining the power grid, and posing serious safety risks. The lack of affordable and acc...

UNESCO empowers 100 youth-led initiatives with gra...

January 21, 2025

With the aim to empower youth, UNESCO and K-pop icon Seventeen, the Goodwill Ambassador of UNESCO, are providing financial grants to 100 youth-led initiatives across 70 countries. The selected project leaders will also receive training and expert mentoring to help them implement ...

Silent rejections: Ghosting disrupts India’s...

January 20, 2025

On the evening November 23, 2024, Suman Rawat, a recent postgraduate in mass communication from Delhi’s prestigious Indian Institute of Mass Communication with experience working at two media companies, anxiously checked her email. After two months of relentless job application...

Only 1 pc of visually handicapped people in India ...

January 17, 2025

Mohammad Arif, a 16-year-old boy from Palasi in Araria district of Bihar, was born blind and has always dreamed of one day becoming a teacher. But for Arif, this dream feels distant, even impossible. Arif’s school has no Braille textbooks, and his teachers are not trained to he...