Forest fires plague vast swathes of Uttarakhand
Compared to 172 hectares in 2020, this year has seen 1,290 hectares of reserved forests affected due to unchecked wild fires. By Raghav Gautam Over […]
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Election Commission announces schedule for five assembly elections
Details on polling dates, number of phases and Covid-19 protocols announced Vishruthi Girish | Feb 26, 2021 The Election Commission of India today announced the […]
Covid-19 pandemic surges digital concerns globally
Since April 2020, a number of studies show a whopping increase in smartphone and digital use, leading to decreasing quality of mental health globally—for people […]
Advertising volume increases by 23%: Digital marketing recognized as the way forward in 2021 India
With advertising in 2020 seeing a rise initially in FMCG brands on account of the Covid-19 outbreak, all companies in 2021 are building a stronger […]
Self-Medication is the next important thing that India should be ready to tackle
A steady rise in consumption of self-medication can be seen over the years and the government is yet to formulate rules to govern OTC medicines […]
Crimes against Dalits rise as biases in the police, judiciary and government prevail
The year 2019 saw the highest year-on-year spike in crimes against SCs and STs since the ascendancy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme shows no improvement in female literacy owing to the misuse of funds
This scheme is nothing but a false promise to uplift the girl child of our country with data being hidden by the government for years […]
Why Sexual Violence Doesn’t Offend Us Anymore
A protectionist mindset warrants a sexual hierarchy in which men are dominant and women submissive Written by Rishika Singh | April 15, 2021 Just 15 days […]
Sensationalism in crimes against women: Why are domestic violence cases under-reported in the Indian national media?
Domestic violence cases in India are grossly under-reported, not only under the legal system, but through the media as well. Garima Sadhwani analyses why.
EC announces poll dates for Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry assemblies
Polls will be held for 294 seats in West Bengal, 234 seats in Tamil Nadu, 140 seats in Kerala, 126 seats in Assam and 30 […]