There is no night ever so long that it prevents the sun from rising. For Zimbabwe, this night has been dark and long and its’ people almost lost hope for a new dawn. I have never known another President besides Robert Mugabe, a man whose legacy as a liberator has been overshadowed by violence, atrocities, […]
Dimensions of Water Marginality and Hydro-Politics in India
The “Wet Wars” of India: Water ‘Crisis’, Not ‘Scarcity’ Anymore Amidst all the chaos engulfing the political realm of India, another issue is stirring up, covertly, but surely. The “wet heat” has engulfed India, which is soon going to turn into a “wet blaze”. This overtly oxymoronic phrase explains the alarming crisis which India is […]
THE NEED FOR A FRAMEWORK MANDATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKSPACE FOR TRANSGENDERS: AN ANALYSIS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC REASONS
Many studies, such as those on the “pink economy”, have focused on the impact of not including transgenders in the economy. However, this article examines its impact on transgender individuals. It argues for a framework to guide all workplaces to have a more trans-inclusive environment. This article is set in the backdrop of transgender persons […]
Cultural Casualties: The Impact of Conflict on Heritage Sites
The world has witnessed numerous conflicts throughout history, often resulting in significant damage to its rich cultural heritage. The impact of these conflicts on cultural sites is multifaceted and far-reaching, with both intentional destruction and accidental damage occurring due to the chaos and instability that accompanies war. The preservation of these cultural sites faces significant […]
Ain’t I a Woman: Our Paralyzed Fragments
“Your body was like an almond Soft, smooth and so soothing For a nocturnal jaunt Any animal can ruin You subtly fast capturing, Mooring you to his bed post…” He was her fiftieth customer, Whose horrible bed manners Replaying in her head, Tugged at her nauseous chest. “Conscience” rolling, mangled fell For the zillionth time. […]
Decoding Ladakh’s Conundrum: A Quest For Automy And Inclusion
In Ladakh, where the heavens touch the land, A realm of beauty, pure and grand. Masses rise, their peaks so high, Kissing the blue, unending sky. Recently, on 21st January 2023 Sonam Wangchuk, an Indian engineer, environmentalist, and education reformist went on a 21-day hunger strike which he labeled as ‘Climate Fast’ in Ladakh. The […]
Is democracy possible without art? Freedom of artistic expression in Turkey
Is it a human right to have access to the arts? Although Article 27 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits“, it is not considered […]
Democratic Decline? A case of the farmers’ protest and the Indian Media
“With Farmer Protest on the foray, India’s national capital has been turned into a fortress with its borders being intensified with multi-layer barricades, concrete blocks, iron nails and walls of containers.” On February 13, 2024, as reported by the Times of India, the Delhi police were on high alert. Without context, this sounds like a […]
Virgin Cleansing: Stories from Sonagachi
Human rights violations persist worldwide, particularly targeting oppressed and marginalized communities. Among these groups, sex workers face egregious challenges. Despite the legality of voluntary sex work in India, societal stigma persists, depriving sex workers of their fundamental human rights. This prejudice and mistreatment have led to numerous violations of their dignity. One such barbaric practice […]
Women First? The Gendered Impact of War on Gaza
In the continuum of events materializing in a war zone, we often turn a blind eye towards the plight of women and their access to basic rights. Although war’s savagery affects both women and men, it always has an inordinate gendered impact on women’s lives. Beyond the perspective of states, political leaders and soldiers, the […]
