India tops the world in internet shutdowns

According to the UNESCO report, almost half of the numbers of shutdowns in India have been enforced in the Kashmir valley alone for prolonged periods. Five of the six largest shutdowns recorded in the time span occurred in India.

Six-month jail term for abandoning and abusing par...

The government plans to increase jail term from three to six months for abusing or abandoning parents. The government also plans to widen the definition of children under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. The Narendra Modi led BJP government ...

Saving our ponds and lakes

Inappropriate management and human interventions are polluting our fresh water bodies. To improve the situation and help up-keep ponds and lakes, individuals and associations from various Indian cities volunteer to improving, protecting and preserving these resources.

Erasing the Envelopes

In the digital age, quick taps on the QWERTY communicate implicit thoughts and opinions, thus leading to a major decline in the shipment of personal mails with glued stamps via the postal service. A girl excitedly tore the brown paper away to grasp at a sheet of paper inscribed w...

The tale of the revolutionary Chipko Movement

Having been an inspiration to many across generations, this pioneering movement to save trees in India is one of the most popular environmental uprisings in the country, one that often finds a mention in history books.

Indian farmer suicide rate higher in fertile regio...

While reasons like indebtedness have been linked to farmer suicides in India, two new studies show why farmers from greener areas are more prone to taking their lives.

Food scavengers in India: Individuals, restaurants...

While many in India are ignorant about inclusion and rehabilitation of the poor and hungry, there are cafes, restaurants and individuals pan India, who are recognising the need to provide necessities for the population.

New Green Initiatives

India is taking a number of green initiatives and switching to renewable energy for its upcoming major projects. Trade ports, railway stations, and zoos are smartly and creatively being developed to minimise carbon emissions, making the country a fast growing green energy consume...

The menace of food adulteration in India

Unethical food manufacturing practices continue across the country, as a big section of the food sector remains unrecognised. While use of chemicals seems to be a major challenge, issues like basic sanitation also prevail.

The ‘Educated’ Discrepancy