Society

Online database to tackle human trafficking in India

Online database to tackle human trafficking in Ind...

July 7, 2017

A group in India is set to build the country’s first online database of human trafficking cases.

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India aims collaboration in Higher Education at BRICS summit

India aims collaboration in Higher Education at BR...

July 6, 2017

The BRICS Ministers of Education Meet in Beijing ended on a note that pledged to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all.

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No respite for healthcare crisis in India

No respite for healthcare crisis in India

July 5, 2017

Even as nine of India’s poorest states are worst affected in terms of healthcare, the budget allocated to this crucial aspect of governance is not fully utilised, as per a report by IndiaSpend.

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‘Not in My Name’ protests in India

‘Not in My Name’ protests in India

July 1, 2017

The ‘Not in My Name’ campaign saw participation from over 10 cities in India protesting the manifold increase in targeted violence across the country in the past few months.

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Kashmir and the fading voices

Kashmir and the fading voices

June 21, 2017

The valley is suffering, innocents lives lost and yet the struggle continues to grow with each passing day.

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Darjeeling unrest – society cries under vested politics

Darjeeling unrest – society cries under vest...

June 12, 2017

The most-visited mountains of eastern India, Darjeeling in West Bengal has been witnessing a prolonged unrest; however, the socio-economic issues in the mountains might still take a backseat amidst triangular political conflict.

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World Day Against Child Labour 2017

World Day Against Child Labour 2017

June 12, 2017

Each year on June 12, the World Day Against Child Labour brings together governments, employers, various organisations and millions of people from around the world to highlight the plight of child labourers. This year, the World Day Against Child Labour focuses on the impact of ...

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GivePhotos: Adding smiles and memories for the marginal

GivePhotos: Adding smiles and memories for the mar...

June 2, 2017

Let’s give away photographs to people who would never have their smiles documented as memories, thought a USA-based Indian, Bipasha Shom. A unique project, GivePhotos has already given more than thousand a reason to cherish their smile.

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Interview with Colin Gonsalves, founder and director, Human Rights Law Network (HRLN)

Interview with Colin Gonsalves, founder and direct...

June 2, 2017

As the nation has been reeling from increased cases of violence against women, MIGTV interviewed Colin Gonsalves, founder and director of Human Rights Law Network (HRLN), a network of advocates and professionals that offers legal assistance to advance human rights in India and th...

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India’s obese growing in numbers

India’s obese growing in numbers

May 26, 2017

Obesity, a major health concern across the world has been recorded to be on a rise across countries worldwide, including India, as a recent OECD report points out.

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