Disasters occur unpredictably, causing chaos and desolation amongst societies globally. Nevertheless, not everyone is affected uniformly. Disadvantaged communities, like Dalits and other lower castes communities in India, have to face a much harsher impact of the disaster’s aftermath. These at-risk communities deal with significant barriers when attempting to obtain disaster support and there are multiple […]
Expanding Rights: A Landmark Verdict Recognizes Homemakers’ Contribution in India
In a groundbreaking decision, the Madras High Court in Tamil Nadu, India, recently passed a verdict that acknowledges the significant role and contribution of homemakers to their husband’s income and property. This landmark ruling by Justice Krishnan Ramasamy has been warmly welcomed by women’s rights advocates, who believe it represents a positive step towards recognizing […]
The Nation’s Syllabus: The redefinition of our education system
1. Contextual background Students all over the world, especially those heavily dependent on school teaching and teachers, have been through tumultuous changes in the past three years. These changes are not only accrued to the Coronavirus Pandemic but to the systemic changes that have been introduced in the way we teach our students. This is […]
Can we re-define the political identity in Indian politics along the communal lines without sensationalising it?
The context … Nations are more than just geographical boundaries. Gyanendra Pandey begins his paper ‘Can a Muslim Be an Indian?’ by pointing out that for nations to be established, a core, or the soul of the nation, should be constructed. In his opinion, nationalists frequently suggest that this core is established naturally (Pandey, 608). […]
Incarcerated and Invisibilized : The Female Prisoners of India
Introduction “Women’s experiences of incarceration are unique and different from men’s, but they are often overlooked in discussions about criminal justice policy and reform. Women are more likely to be incarcerated for non-violent offenses, and many have histories of trauma, poverty, and substance abuse.” Women, Incarcerated” by Meda Chesney-Lind and Katherine Irwin’s audacious account on […]
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022: Does it violate Right to Privacy?
“Privacy is not something that I am merely entitled to, it is an absolute prerequisite.” -Marlon Brando With the evolution of technology and in the changing world, the sovereign states often face the challenge of governing and regulating the data of its people. In this era of […]
How will food security in India be impacted by the country’s G20 presidency?
Food security in India has always been a critical issue throughout the years. With India stepping into the Presidency of G20, will the issue be resolved? Lets find out in this blog. The economy of a country largely depends on its people, in fact, people make the economy. The human resource of a country determines […]
“Memory by Memory” Asserting Histories, Memories and Experiences to Thwart Queer Invisibilization
“You may write me down in history With your bitter, twisted lies, You may trod me in the very dirt But still, like dust, I’ll rise.” -Maya Angelou I always wonder why is it so important to remember history and more than often I get the same answer- “Those who cannot remember the past […]
How India is faring on unity in diversity in the wake of recent communal unrest?
While diving into the subject of communal unrest we must delve into all the fundamental reasons behind such a sectarian conflict that has been in existence since the independence of the Indian state in the year 1947. The answer is quite evident, the colonial legacies of ‘divide and rule’ the colonising imperials throughout the 200 […]
Does India need “Comprehensive Sexuality Education”?
About the Author …. Subhashree Pattanayak, a final year student of Master of Education at The Institute of Education for Women, Hastings House, Kolkata, The West Bengal University of Teachers’ Training, Education Planning and Administration. Sex is a hush-hush topic of discussion behind closed doors in India to date. Ironically, openly talking about sex is […]
