Society
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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TN farmers shed clothes to have their voices heard
April 12, 2017
In a protest that has been going on for almost a month now, farmers from Tamil Nadu have made several attempts, some rather unconventional, to have their voices heard, including undressing on the anniversary of Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha.
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Differently-abled finding a place in Indian politi...
April 10, 2017
Though many in India are ignorant about inclusion and rehabilitation of disabled people, the differently-abled are recognising the need to tap their own population. Despite the challenges, not only prominent politicians but also the disabled in rural areas are now actively partic...
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The Right to Pee
April 7, 2017
In an iconic move to end discrimination against the third gender, the Centre has issued guidelines to ensure that the third gender or transgender community is allowed access to public and community toilets of their choice. The circular issued on April 3, entitles the so called â€...
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Is the liquor ban near highways is a socio-economi...
April 5, 2017
While the liquor ban on highways aims to curb drunk driving and promote road safety measures, the unprecedented decree by the Supreme Court of India is deemed as undue judicial activism and lacks the proper understanding of various complicated socio-economic issues.
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