British Laws That Continue To Shape Indians’ Lives
We continue to inhabit a country whose political, legal, and social systems are shaped by colonial legacies. Despite the elimination of more than 1200 archaic laws, many obsolete laws still have adherence to how they were when British colonialism was still in effect. The following are some of the laws that continue to shape our […]
Retracing 74 Years Of Colonial Imperialism Post-independence
It wasn’t long after India became independent that the country realised it needed a good system of governance – one that is indigenous in character, but also acceptable, and sympathetic of the diverse castes, classes, and the religious and linguistic communities it was seeking to unite. To the new administration, the continuation of the British […]
PM Modi Chairs UNSC Debate, Voices Need To Address Maritime Insecurity
On August 9, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over a high-level open debate on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’ through a video conference. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, Modi became the first Indian prime minister to preside over a UN Security Council (UNSC) open debate. Reportedly, the conversation was centred […]
All You Need To Know About Tony Abbott’s Visit To India
Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott arrived in Delhi on August 2, on a four-day tour to meet with ministers and business leaders. Abbott was sent as Australian PM Scott Morrison’s “Special Trade Envoy for India”, in a bid to revive India-Australia trade talks. In an article published by the Guardian, it was revealed that […]
Male Contraception To Be Available Soon, A Step Towards Shared Responsibility
For more than a century, most men have been limited to only two types of male contraception: condoms or vasectomies. As vasectomies are usually permanent, they can scarcely be called a choice. Reversible methods of birth control enable women to choose between more than a dozen methods, including hormonal injections, implants, patches, intrauterine devices (IUDs), […]
NCRB Report: 24,000 Children Have Died By Suicide In Two Years
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, around 24,000 children aged 14 to 18 years old committed suicide between 2017 and 2019. Over 3,000 of these incidents were ascribed to academic failure, followed by romantic relationships and illnesses (over 2,000). Overall suicides in the country have been increasing since 2017, when the country’s […]
No Government Jobs, Passports For Those Seeking A Stone-pelting Vocation In J&K
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has directed that all persons participating in stone-pelting or subversive activities be denied security clearance required for passports and other government services. CID’s Special Branch (SB) senior superintendent issued an order on Saturday directing all field units under his command to help ensure that […]
Capitol Riot Inquiry: Retracing The ‘Truth’ Behind Agony And Delusion
A select committee of the US House of Representatives launched an inquiry into the January 6 Capitol riot earlier this week. The committee, formed specifically for this purpose, will strive to provide an authoritative and complete account of the attack. At the first hearing that was held on July 27, members of the committee revealed […]
Political Boat Rocky In Telangana-Andhra Water War
Earlier this month, the police forces of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana were caught in a tense standoff at the common reservoirs of both states because of the ongoing jal jagadam – a fight over water resources. During the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam controversy in 2015, police in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh came to blows after a […]
Ethereum Grows Three Times As Fast As Bitcoin In The First Half Of 2021
Coinbase states that the first half of 2021 was one of the most active periods on record for the crypto market, resulting in new all-time highs for asset prices, user adoption, and trading volume. According to a study by Coinbase Institutional, global ethereum trade volume increased 1,461 percent from $92 billion to $1.4 trillion in […]
