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Confusion, anger, panic in Delhi slums over Supreme Court order on demolition

Confusion, anger, panic in Delhi slums over Supreme Court order on demolition

September 8, 2020

Supreme Court’s order for demolition of slums on railway land in Delhi has created panic and confusion in the slums as residents say they will not vacate unless given alternative accommodation.

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International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

June 26, 2019

At the national level, about 14.6 pc of Indian people (among 10-75 year old) are current users of alcohol,which is about 0.16 billion people. Prevalence is 17 times higher among men than women.

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Talking about mental health

Talking about mental health

December 14, 2017

The creative outlet for expression is now turning into a platform for many in India to spread awareness about the less talked about mental health.

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World’s largest artist colony on the verge of demolition

World’s largest artist colony on the verge of demolition

December 27, 2016

The world’s largest collective of street performers is being forced to leave their permanent establishment which is also a mark of their identity besides their profession. In a bid to redevelop their colony and thus, their lives, the demolition of the Kathputli colony has begun...

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NGO series: Vaani – Sound of the soul

NGO series: Vaani – Sound of the soul

December 26, 2016

To inaugurate a series on Indian Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) and to hold a light to their noble contributions to make the world a better place, MIG chose to start with an organisation which is dealing with a major yet unnoticed problem – hearing impairment. Not only V...

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Differently-abled employees in India

Differently-abled employees in India

October 15, 2016

Though many organisations in India are ignorant about the inclusion and rehabilitation of disable persons, various others are recognising the need to tap the differently-abled population; despite the challenges.

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Students from Langley help girls in Indian brothels

Students from Langley help girls in Indian brothels

February 22, 2016

On February 12, 2016, David Punnamannil and a team of fellow Trinity Western University students from British Columbia, Canada, launched ‘Lighthouse Voyage’, a non-profit organisation committed to rescue trafficked women and girls from the Indian brothels.   David Punnam...

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