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LEGITIMACY OF TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS UNDER HINDU MARRIAGES: A FEMINIST APPROACH
Read more: LEGITIMACY OF TRADITIONS AND CUSTOMS UNDER HINDU MARRIAGES: A FEMINIST APPROACHThis article explores the deep-seated patriarchy in Hindu marriages, where centuries-old rituals and religious texts still shape modern legal norms. For the longest time, marriage has been considered as a sacred bond to be maintained between a heterogeneous couple. Although, with the adoption of The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and through various judicial developments, marriage…
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FROM THE GROUND UP: HOW CITIZEN SCIENCE DRIVES SOCIAL IMPACT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
Read more: FROM THE GROUND UP: HOW CITIZEN SCIENCE DRIVES SOCIAL IMPACT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONSImagine a world where everyone, no matter their professional background, can drive groundbreaking scientific discoveries. Welcome to the era of Citizen Science (“CS”), where traditional research boundaries expand, inviting everyday individuals to actively participate in the scientific process. In this landscape, passionate amateurs and experts alike contribute valuable insights, data, and observations. By gathering diverse…
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Rights vs the Reality: The Legal Gaps in Protecting India’s Female Doctors
Read more: Rights vs the Reality: The Legal Gaps in Protecting India’s Female DoctorsBy Suhani Sharma and Nandita Purvi “I measure the progress of a community with the degree of progress women have achieved.” – B.R. Ambedkar The safety of female doctors in state-run hospitals has become an urgent and pressing issue in light of the recent Kolkata rape case. Despite increasing awareness and legal…
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Tackling the contemporary “Aaya Ram Gaya Ram”
Read more: Tackling the contemporary “Aaya Ram Gaya Ram”There’s a popular phrase “Aaya Ram Gaya Ram” and let’s just say Nitish Kumar is the modern-day embodiment of it. Are there laws to stop elected politicians like him? Yes, an anti-defection law exists in our Constitution. Then why doesn’t it apply to Nitish Kumar and many other politicians like him? This is exactly what…
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The Ideal Man
Read more: The Ideal ManThe article discusses the evolution of male characters throughout the cinematic topography and how they influence the discourses in society. These characters eventually become the “ideal” man that the youth wants to ascribe and adopt. It also discusses the labels and definitions associated with masculinity, as depicted in cinema.
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From Trash to Ash: The Burning Issue of Municipal Solid Waste
Read more: From Trash to Ash: The Burning Issue of Municipal Solid WasteThis article addresses the critical issue of municipal solid waste (MSW) management in India, where rapid urbanisation and changing consumption patterns due to its burgeoning middle class and urban sprawl have significantly increased waste generation. The inefficient waste collection and management system exacerbates environmental and health hazards, exemplified by incidents like the Ghazipur landfill fire,…
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Confronting the Crisis: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the Oceans Clean Up
Read more: Confronting the Crisis: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and the Oceans Clean UpThe need for efficient trash management and disposal techniques has been demonstrated by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. The health of people and marine ecosystems are seriously threatened by this buildup of plastic garbage. The Ocean Cleanup Project seeks to address this problem by creating cutting-edge technologies to get rid of current trash and stop…
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Digging deeper into the ambiguities: Income Inequality and Growth
Read more: Digging deeper into the ambiguities: Income Inequality and GrowthNobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller once said, “It’s unfortunate that our efforts at policy can’t help everybody.” This reality has become evident over the years, with policymakers striving for inclusive policies, yet facing challenges in achieving this objective. The relationship between income inequality and economic growth has been a focal point for researchers. Shin defines…
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Confronting the Crisis of Rape Epidemic in India; Challenging the Culture of Impunity in India’s Rape Epidemic
Read more: Confronting the Crisis of Rape Epidemic in India; Challenging the Culture of Impunity in India’s Rape EpidemicThis article explores the reality of sexual violence against women in India, where official data shows a woman is raped every 16 minutes. Despite strides in women’s rights, the pervasive rape culture—fueled by societal silence, stigma, and entrenched patriarchal attitudes—continues to put women at risk. The discussion highlights how cultural norms often shift the blame…
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Adrift in a Melting World: Can the Ice Bear Find a Future?
Read more: Adrift in a Melting World: Can the Ice Bear Find a Future?The Majestic bear—white as snow, yet an embodiment of the darkness within the ecosystem in itself. An image of a polar bear floating on thin ice has often been used as a symbol for the world’s rapidly changing climate. The thinner the ice, the thinner the hope. As we enter into a new stage of…
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