Over time, the continuous inflow of sewage has resulted in visible and persistent degradation of the Dal Lake. The water has blackened; there is foul odour and excessive weed growth across different sections of the lake. For nearly fifteen years, Dal Lake has been silently absorbing the waste of a growing city—untreated sewage, household discharge, […]
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Anchar Lake plays a silent but critical role. It absorbs excess water during heavy rainfall. It supports migratory birds. It stabilizes the local climate. Its loss would ripple far beyond its shoreline. At first light, Anchar Lake looks calm. The water barely ripples, trapped beneath thick mats of weeds and floating waste. Located in the
From Lifeline to Loss: The Slow Death of Anchar Lake in Srinagar Read More »
By constitutionalising the right to food, the Supreme Court ensured that poverty alleviation is not left to shifting political priorities or administrative goodwill. The judgment asserts that a State which allows its people to go hungry, despite having the means to prevent it, fails in its most basic constitutional duty. Emerging as one of the
PUCL vs Union of India: Landmark Right to Food Case Explained Read More »
Most households in Srinagar receive water only once every two to three days, often for limited hours, forcing families to store water or rely on costly private tankers. Srinagar is experiencing an acute and recurring drinking water shortage, marked by irregular supply, low pressure, and frequent dry taps across several residential areas. These water supply
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One of the most significant contributions of this judgment is its re-conceptualisation of beggars’ homes. The Court made it clear that these institutions are not quasi-prisons. They are meant to function as spaces of care and rehabilitation, with the State acting as a trustee of the fundamental rights of those confined within them. The Supreme
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The Delhi High Court’s judgment is more than a legal order; it is a humane affirmation that the fight against poverty is inseparable from the fight against discrimination and exclusion. It attempts to shift the narrative around HIV/AIDS from shame and neglect to rights and dignity, by mandating free food, medical care, and ensuring the
What Girish v. Union of India Means for HIV Welfare in India Read More »
Until now, most studies have broadly linked dementia prevention to factors such as regulating cholesterol levels, maintaining healthy blood pressure and blood sugar, and staying physically active, but they lacked precise guidance on the type and minimum duration of exercise required to achieve protective benefits. A small amount of physical activity can lower the risk
Dementia Prevention in India: Why Even Light Exercise Matters Read More »
The Jhelum’s story is both a warning and a reminder that a river can carry a civilisation only as long as the civilisation cares for it. If pollution continues unchecked, the damage will not only erase aquatic life but also erase the memory of a city built around water. The Jhelum River, once the shimmering
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Wetlands hold immense potential both in economic and ecological sense, but fragmented governance across departments and a lack of scientific monitoring create major challenges for the development of a wetland-centric economy. Without solving the governance issue, no wetland economy can take off. Bihar has one of India’s richest networks of wetlands- oxbow lakes, floodplain
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The Changing Dynamics of Dowry in Bihar: Migration, Economy, and Social Impact Read More »
Bihar still lacks a modern food-processing ecosystem; raw makhana is often sold to traders in states like West Bengal, Delhi, and Maharashtra, where private companies manage the stages of cleaning, roasting, flavouring, and packaging. These states then market the final product under premium brands, reaping profits that should have ideally strengthened Bihar’s local economy. Did
The Makhana Paradox: Bihar Grows It, Others Gain Read More »
Their struggle is not with creativity, but with access. They can weave magic with their hands, but they lack a platform — a place to reach customers directly. Most of their earnings are eaten up by middlemen and wholesalers who buy at low prices and sell at high margins elsewhere. The handloom industry is one
Threads of Nepura: Reviving Bihar’s Handloom Heritage Read More »
The Anganwadi Sevikas (AWWs) in Bihar, numbering over 1.12 lakh, are the frontline functionaries of the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme, the Government of India’s flagship programme for early childhood care and nutrition. Yet, despite their vital role, these Anganwadi Sevikas are not recognised as government employees and are left without any access to job
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Across primary and secondary facilities, over 61% and 56% sanctioned posts were vacant. Tertiary and AYUSH facilities also suffer from alarmingly high vacancy rates, resulting in an overall personnel shortage of 60%. Such gaps are not just theoretical; they translate into overworked staff, unattended beds, and poor-quality healthcare. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the
Why Bihar’s Hospitals Remain Half-Built Promises Read More »
The country produces many first-class degree holders, yet only a few of them possess the soft skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly competitive global economy. Education has been reduced to a ritual of performance, where curiosity is sacrificed at the altar of grades. The book not only critiques the prevailing education system in India
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Electric vehicles (EVs) represent a pivotal shift in the automotive industry, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. However, a comprehensive life-cycle assessment (LCA) reveals that while EVs deliver significant environmental benefits, they also pose substantial upstream and downstream challenges. India’s electric-mobility moment has arrived. At the recently held CII Delhi
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Over the past two decades, Bihar has witnessed rapid growth in urbanization, mostly centred in and around the capital. Large tracts of low-lying land and “jalla” (wetlands) have been converted into residential and commercial areas, while “bagh” zones (orchards) have been urbanized. This transformation has led to the loss of the natural drainage system, worsening
Vanishing Wetlands of Bihar: How Patna’s Urban Growth Is Choking the Ganga Floodplain Read More »
Apart from the poor economic condition, their social mobility is also an issue. Waste picking carries heavy caste and class stigma. Many waste pickers belong to marginalized communities and face daily verbal abuse. Their children are bullied in schools, reinforcing exclusion and a sense of inferiority. In the Ramchak Bairiya dumping yard on the outskirts
The Forgotten Custodians of Cleanliness: The Harsh Reality of Bihar’s Waste Pickers Read More »
Bihar’s sporting revolution is more than new stadiums and glossy inaugurations; it is an effort to reconfigure the state’s economy where sport becomes an engine of travel, investment, and local entrepreneurship. Rajgir has just cut the ribbon on Bihar’s first world-class international cricket stadium — a 45,000-seat arena with gleaming pavilions and Olympic-grade facilities. But
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The CAG audit and media reports found that hundreds of crores had been spent or marked as ‘completed,’ yet many embankment structures remained incomplete, poorly built, and offered little actual flood protection. Despite frequent claims by Bihar’s leaders that international rivers and inadequate central support are to blame, residents view this as a convenient deflection,
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India’s domestic medical device industry remains highly fragmented, with most firms operating on a small or medium scale and lacking the infrastructure and capital needed to compete globally. Unlike China, India does not provide super deductions for Research and Development, limiting incentives for innovation. While the sector is poised for transformation, the shift from import
The judgment underscores that justice in death penalty cases must be both swift and scrupulously fair, leaving no room for error when a life hangs in the balance. On August 25, 2025, the Supreme Court in Vasanta Sampat Dupare v. Union of India delivered a landmark ruling on capital-punishment jurisprudence. A three-judge bench comprising Justice
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In a country where nearly 90 percent of the population earns less than 25,000 a month, 12-15% of the salary is just lost in the daily commute. For a family already counting every rupee, it is almost unimaginable: how do they manage rent, groceries, or even put something aside for their children? Every morning, Indian
Emission testing fraud isn’t just an environmental crime — it’s a betrayal of public trust. Across India’s cities, centres have been caught handing out certificates prepared in advance, faking tests by merely attaching nozzle pipes, and rigging results to let toxic vehicles stay on the road. Air pollution is choking our cities, and vehicles are
The judgment improves predictability for rural livelihoods and encourages sustainable planning. The order goes beyond addressing individual encroachments. It attempts to bridge legal gaps while also setting out broader policy implications for forest governance. But with nearly 88,400 environment-related cases still pending across Indian courts, the challenge of judicial backlog remains pressing. On August 25,
Education in India is not one-size-fits-all. West Bengal, while acknowledging NEP’s vision, chose its own path by introducing the State Education Policy (SEP) 2023. The policy is tailored to West Bengal’s unique framework. While it adopts selected ideas from the NEP, it rejects others and introduces fresh initiatives to suit the state’s context. “Education is
Reimagining Education in West Bengal: A Journey from Tradition to Innovation Read More »
The judgment clarifies that election petitions should not be dismissed for minor technical errors, as long as curative remedies are possible. Overemphasis on technical compliance can result in the dismissal of meritorious petitions, while ignoring procedural requirements can compromise fairness. On August 22, 2025, a two-judge bench, comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi,
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In the digital age, fatherhood is a narrative of renewal and reinterpretation. By giving men the resources, support, and self-assurance to take on parental tasks, online platforms have enabled fathers to transcend conventional boundaries. Together, they represent a larger shift in fatherhood, where men are now more than just breadwinners; they are also communicators, nurturers,
Digital Fatherhood: How Online Platforms Are Redefining the Role of Fathers in India Read More »
The wrongful convictions can be a result of bypassing the investigatory steps, unreliable forensic evidence, and uncorroborated testimonies. The judgment highlights the urgent need to bridge gaps in investigatory practices and ensure consistent application of the ‘Five Golden Principles of Circumstantial Evidence’. On August 20, 2025, a two-judge bench, headed by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra
The entry of women into Delhi’s ride-hailing and taxi sector embodies both empowerment and precarity. On one hand, it challenges patriarchal norms and creates new pathways for financial independence, but on the other, the structural inequities continue to limit this empowerment. Gig work in India is marked by deep precarity, and within this, the ride-hailing
Driving Against the Odds: The Socio-Economic Realities of Women Taxi Drivers in Delhi Read More »
In the Sundarbans’ socio-economic milieu, where banks rarely reach and formal institutions falter, resilience is not built overnight or left to the government alone. The story of Shitama SHG exemplifies this: ordinary housewives who, armed with a ledger and a loudspeaker, map out lanes of hope and readiness long before a government Jeep or NDRF
West Bengal Floods and the Women Who Lead: SHGs Building Resilience in the Sundarbans Read More »
While accepting the government and the Army’s submission that the ‘selection parameters for men and women were essentially identical’, the Court found evidence of indirect discrimination. More meritorious women were losing seats to less meritorious men due to the vacancy split. On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court delivered the landmark judgment in the ‘Arshnoor
Supreme Court Strikes Down Army’s Gender-Biased JAG Policy: A Win for Merit and Equality Read More »
Disabled children under the Indian education system have been systematically “othered,” struggling to integrate with the mainstream. The educational journey of these children often begins with anxiety—finding a nearby, affordable school in itself is a challenge. Admission becomes harder due to a lack of proper guidance for their needs. Poor infrastructure further limits opportunities in
Right to Education Act and Disabled Students: The Unfinished Struggle for Equity Read More »
Israel’s AI Warfare provide perfect lessons for India and the future of global power politics in the complex geo-political situation in world.
Israel’s AI Warfare: Lessons for India and the Future of Global Power Politics Read More »
Supreme Court decision is a step to a more efficient, transparent, and equal GST regime, distinguishing between ‘inquiry’ and ‘proceedings’
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Tides of Tenacity: Housewives, Household in Flood-Stricken West Bengal meet crises with ingenuity and resolve.
West Bengal Floods: How Women Become the Silent Backbone of Survival and Resilience Read More »
Iran’s MENARA Proposal: Can Nuclear Cooperation Replace Rivalry and Reshape the Middle East’s Future, or repeat the Atom for Peace paradox?
Women Cab Drivers and Urban Mobility in Delhi represent both a cultural statement and a socio-economic negotiation.
Shifting Gears: How Women Cab Drivers Are Redefining Delhi’s Urban Mobility Read More »
From kitchen to commerce stories of women empowering themselves through digital platforms are both economic shift and cultural transformation
Ancient wisdom and modern justice together could help women live a safer life, where the law does not just exist but works.
Judgement in Anurag Vijaykumar Goel v. State of Maharashtra provides ‘protection of the spouse’ and ‘prevents misuse of criminal law’.
Who Pays the Price? The stakeholders on the frontline of privatized learning who lead to far-reaching implications in a nation’s future.
Who Pays the Price? Stakeholders on the Frontline of Privatized Learning Read More »
Growth and A Reckoning by David Susskind an excellent read serving the purpose of enhanced knowledge and clarity about growth & development.
Supreme Court Rules on Fee Disputes in the Apeejay School v. Dhriti Duggal & Anr. under its civil appellate jurisdiction.
Indian Constitution promises freedom; let us not make it a long-lost dream meant to be experienced by some as a women defines power.
Ancient Indian Laws on Women’s Rights: From Rig Vedic Equality to Modern Patriarchy Read More »
Trend of failing Government Schools in India is worrisome and calls for serious introspection on various aspects in the interest of masses.
Government Schools in Crisis: Why India’s Public Education System Is Collapsing Read More »
Report on Women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs)/Cooperatives of Nagaland details how women’s empowerment gaining ground and reversing narrative.
Tied by Roots, Driven by Purpose: The Women Entrepreneurs of Nagaland Read More »
India’s challenge in 2025 is not about choosing between the Global South and the United States. It is about managing contradictions and maximizing influence without abandoning its principles. India is currently navigating a complex strategic landscape as it balances its role as a leader of the Global South with the challenges posed by President Donald
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Leading Global South or Pleasing Trump is the India’s foreign policy challenge as to how to go ahead with U.S. and Global South nations.
India’s Tightrope: Leading Global South or Pleasing Trump? Read More »
Reports indicate that the exam failures are eventually leading to a crisis in Indian Education system and there is a need of standardization.
The Broken Ladder: Exam Failures and the Crisis in Indian Education Read More »
Breaking silence on silent sufferings leading to suicides must become a matter of public discussion because only that solution is sustainable.
Breaking Silence on Silent Sufferings Read More »
Climate change’s severity in India is escalating, driven largely by the country’s dependence on coal-based power plants. Recognizing this, the government aims to satisfy 50% of energy needs through renewable sources by 2030 and has taken steps to limit pollution with clean coal technologies. However, the transition from coal presents challenges, including fluctuating costs of natural gas and the reliability of renewable energy. Implementing new technologies and shifting towards renewables requires strong local institutions, community involvement, and private sector participation.
With the vaccination drive on the way in the country, the disparate COVID vaccine pricing in India by the native manufacturer is amoral.
Differential Pricing of COVID Vaccines in India: Moral or Amoral? Read More »
India’s fall in the world ranking based on the gender parity index warrants sincere introspection to strategize for achieving gender parity. We have already lost much of the ‘India 2020’ dream envisioned by Former President Kalam to petty politics and jingoism. Let’s not lose this golden phase of 37-year demographic dividend into which India entered three years ago!
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The shortage of institutions and good quality teachers & teaching supporting staff are concerning key enablers of higher education in India.
Educational Supremacy in ‘Vishwaguru’ India: A Long Way to Go Read More »
The largest democracy of the world is a successfully functional democracy. But, there also exist certain instances where unethical practices woo the voters. It seems that the high cost of electioneering fosters corruption. The money should not play any role in influencing the voters. A nationwide debate to have major reforms in the electoral process is inevitable.
Does High Cost of Electioneering Foster Corruption? Read More »
Global COVID19 pandemic has been a fallout of the number of factors out of which some are controllable while some cannot be controlled immediately. The scientific community has shown that air pollution is one such factors having some connection with COVID19. The present state of lockdown in a reasonable portion of the world has led
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