Tag: India

The Triple Talaq bill 2019 still cheats Muslim women in many areas

Posted on August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

At first sight, the Triple Talaq Act looks like a gift from heaven. But in the long run, this bill,

The RTI amendment bill 2019 will make the citizens COMMON again

Posted on July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

The RTI amendment bill 2019 introduced by the Modi government in Parliament will make it very difficult for the ordinary

Raja Parba – A Fascinating Festival that celebrates menstruation and womanhood

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by Vidhi Mehta

Menstruation has always been one of the biggest taboos in Indian society. Women are made to feel impure and shunned

Violence Against Women a key facet of Patriarchy in India

Patriarchy In Modern India and how it affects women

Posted on May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by Rounak Chaki

Welcome to George Orwell’s 1984 where big brother is the nukkad ka panwala, the autowala or the office mard, the

Spare the Soldier: Turning the Apolitical Armed Forces into a Political Tool?

Posted on April 28, 2019May 6, 2019 by Harshita Chaarag

When it comes to being a democracy, there are very few like our Indian, whether in terms of size or

All You Need to Know About the Debate on Article 370 and 35a

Posted on April 14, 2019May 6, 2019 by Harshita Chaarag

Recently, there has been a sudden increase in the demand for abrogation of Article 370. The upcoming election has further

Politicization of Media: A new medium for spoon-feeding the voters

Posted on March 19, 2019October 7, 2021 by Juhi Srivastava

Indian History is full of evidences of ‘divide and rule’; a notorious by-product of the Imperial Legacy. Even now, we

Fight against terrorism: What India should do next?

Fight against terrorism: What should India do next?

Posted on March 16, 2019April 19, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

China has once again refused to declare Masood Azhar a terrorist. This has disappointed India and western countries. We are

A Bike Ride to Great Rann of Kutch – Day 1

Posted on January 30, 2019February 25, 2019 by Harshita Chaarag

A visiting family friend had recommended the famous Rann Utsav. So when my father suggested a 3 day trip to the Rann of Kutch, I immediately agreed.

Women, your reasons for criminalizing marital rape are plain dumb

Posted on September 5, 2017April 19, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

These days the Delhi High Court is hearing a petition for criminalizing marital rape. If it sounds Greek to you

Have sex with us for Halala, say Maulvis to divorced Muslim women

Posted on August 17, 2017April 19, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

Divorced Muslim women are being offered paid sex by Maulvis for Halala Nikah. Sounds absurd? Then read on. I was

A micro forest is being built in Raipur, the world's 7th most polluted city

A noble cause by DC to make Raipur pollution free

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Harshita Chaarag

Raipur is the capital of Chattisgarh. Since becoming the capital on 1st November 2000, Raipur has seen massive industrial and

Why is China intent on re-creating forgotten silk road

Why is China intent on re-creating silk road

Posted on July 27, 2017April 14, 2019 by Harshita Chaarag

Xi Jinping’s ambitious plan, as many have called it, has been in talks since it was first announced in 2013

India Israel relations – past, present and future

Posted on July 6, 2017April 14, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

India Israel relations have always been affected by the Muslim politics pursued by various Indian governments. Indeed, the ties between

China India relations – what is cooking on the Bhutan Sikkim border

Posted on July 2, 2017April 14, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

People see China India relations largely through the lens of the 1962 war and the current border issues. However, people

Ram Nath Kovind – From a Small Village in Kanpur to the Raisina Hills

Posted on June 20, 2017April 14, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

Will Ram Nath Kovind be the Ambedkar of the modern times? Or, will he become a slayer of opposition unity?

Shanghai Cooperation Organization : how does India gain

Posted on June 15, 2017April 14, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

Last week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Astana, Kazakhstan. This meeting was important for

Will OBOR push the rest of Asia into China’s tight embrace?

Posted on May 18, 2017April 14, 2019 by Swayam Tiwari

OBOR is a red rag to Indian foreign policy planners. What is OBOR and how will it affect China-India ties?

Pathetic Sanitary Situation on Indian Highways

Posted on August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 by Deepali Jain

Nobody likes those boring flight trips in comparison with those amazing road trips with loved ones. Road trips enthrall us