Society
Numerous rapes within days of death sentence
May 20, 2017
In a country that is witnessing escalating sexual violence against women, it becomes evident that death sentences are hardly deterrents.
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Garv Sanskar to help couples get perfect babies in...
May 11, 2017
Are we really approaching a time when Ayurveda would defeat science in a race to customise and conceive a perfect baby? India’s Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-wing voluntary organisation, claims to have a solution for a fair, healthy and intellectual baby.
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India evasive on ratifying treaty against torture
May 10, 2017
India is yet to take a stand on the United Nations' Convention Against Torture and turn it into a law despite 30 years after signing it.
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Death sentence of ‘Nirbhaya’ rapists-murderers...
May 5, 2017
The gang-rape and murder case in 2012 that shook national consciousness and shifted global gaze on the safety of women in India saw a verdict from the Supreme Court of the country.
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Brushing against HIV/AIDS: First free condom store...
May 5, 2017
After the Indian parliament passed the HIV/AIDS (Prevention and Control) bill last month to shield the rights of sufferers and protect them from discrimination, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) recently launched India's first free condom store, from where anyone is free to order ...
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World Immunisation Week: UNICEF vaccinates almost ...
April 29, 2017
As the world observes International Immunisation Week from April 24-30, 2017, with the theme #VaccinesWork, a data released by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reveals that UNICEF is the largest buyer of vaccines for children in the world, yet millions of children in India...
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Maharashtra, UP introduce mobile-classroom for und...
April 27, 2017
Various educational institutions in India are ignorant about the inclusion and education of children helming from rural areas and city streets. However, there are others who are recognising the need to provide for this population to create a pool of educated and self-reliant yout...
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Sanitary Napkins shouldn’t be a luxury
April 24, 2017
In a country where menstruation is hardly spoken of in public spaces, the internet has given a space for the need to reform policy.
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Alleged ‘poor India’ remarks by Snapchat’s C...
April 18, 2017
Even as Snap has tried clearing the air, many Indians took to boycotting Snapchat as backlash against the CEO’s alleged remarks.
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New orders imposed on prenatal sex determination a...
April 12, 2017
The Supreme Court of India has banned the running of any content or ads indicating of techniques related to prenatal sex determination. But, in a more considerate act, it has sought that this does not hinder the dissemination of necessary academic information on the subject.
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