Society
Practicality of Digital Data Protection Rules 2025...
January 13, 2025
Almost two years after the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 was passed, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has released the much-awaited draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act for public consultation. This draft will be open for feedback un...
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Oyo’s policy on unmarried couples draws backlash...
January 12, 2025
India has long struggled with societal stigmas surrounding relationships, with incidents involving self-proclaimed guardians of morality and ‘Indian culture’ often making headlines. These groups frequently harass innocent individuals, particularly unmarried couples and those ...
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No instant gratification for Q-com workers
January 12, 2025
Keshav Yadav, 26, had a permanent job, with fixed hours and a fixed monthly salary of INR 15,000. However, lured by the prospects of earning more in the gig economy, he left his job to join Zomato, a food delivery platform. A year later, he regrets his decision, realising that th...
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Slowdown in Indian economy drives 3.7 million stud...
January 10, 2025
In the bustling Sarita Vihar market of South Delhi, 16-year-old Aman Kumar can be found working tirelessly at a vegetable stall. With swift hands, he arranges fresh produce and effortlessly lifts sacks of potatoes. The rhythm of his work is familiar, but the sound of school bel...
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Denied shelter & safety: The struggles of Del...
January 9, 2025
Rekha Devi, 38-year-old, sits on a dusty patch of ground beside a busy road in Nizamuddin, Delhi, holding her four children tightly as the cold wind sweeps through the street. Her face is etched with exhaustion, and her eyes reflect a sorrow that words can scarcely describe. Her ...
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Mismanagement threatens booming concert market in ...
January 7, 2025
India played host to a stellar line-up of international and Indian music icons in 2024, with artists like Diljit Dosanjh, Bryan Adams, Dua Lipa and Karan Aujla amongst others, performing across multiple cities. These concerts not only attracted massive crowds but also led to sign...
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Migrant workers flee Kashmir as violence escalates
January 6, 2025
Ravi Kumar, a 29-year-old migrant from Ranchi, Jharkhand, had been working in Kashmir for over three years. As a labourer in the construction, he had been able to support his family back home with the money he earned. But after hearing about the killing of his fellow workers, Kum...
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No-detention policy removal sparks nationwide deba...
January 6, 2025
On December 21, 2024, the Union Ministry of Education recently abolished the no-detention policy for students of fifth and eighth grade in schools run by the Union Government centrally-owned government schools, sparking a nationwide debate over the wisdom of the move. While the m...
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Asian Games Squash Gold winner Abhay Singh bags Ar...
January 3, 2025
A remarkable journey of talent, perseverance, and triumph has earned Indian squash player Abhay Singh the prestigious Arjuna Award. This recognition celebrates his outstanding contributions to the sport, solidifying his position as one of the nation’s top athletes. Singh is amo...
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Gund villagers open hearts & hearths to shatt...
January 2, 2025
Rajesh Gupta, a software engineer from Hyderabad, was visiting Kashmir with his wife and two young children to experience its famed beauty in winter. Their journey, however, took an unexpected turn on Friday when heavy snowfall blocked roads near Gund village in Ganderbal, about ...
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