What explains India getting such a public lashing from US lawmakers on the eve of Modi’s visit?
Days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fourth visit to the United States, its senators painted a dismal picture of India as a land of […]
Month: May 2016
‘Terror groups’ obstacle to Pak-India peace
India is ready to take the first steps to initiate the peace process with Pakistan, but the problem of terrorist activity becomes an obstacle to […]
Lawyers for Human Rights open legal clinic for poor
The Lawyers for Human Rights International opened a legal clinic for the poor and drug affected families near the Golden Temple here today. The office […]
Removing the roadblocks against GM mustard in India
India might finally have its first transgenic seed available in farmer fields, if approved. Introduction of genetically modified (GM) mustard has had a tumultuous history […]
Sorry state of affairs: every farming household in India owes Rs 50,000
A mid the gala celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two years in power, two significant challenges that India is facing – drought and farmer […]
If Pakistan and 21 other countries have abolished triple talaq, why can’t India?
The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board has been mulishly opposed to abolishing triple talaq, which is a procedure a Muslim adopts to divorce his wife […]
Muslim Women’s Rights and Media Coverage
Despite the large number of positive court judgments in favour of Muslim women in India, the media prefers to endorse the view that once the […]
Cancer on the rise among women in India
At a time when cancer is fast spreading its tentacles globally owing to genetic, environment and lifestyle factors,India is also witnessing a steep rise in […]
Aadhaar mandatory for govt benefits
The AP government has decided to link Aadhaar with bank accounts to extend financial benefits under various schemes. Only those with Aadhaar-enabled bank accounts will […]
No restraint needed while enforcing rights: Chief Justice
Judges need not exercise restraint while enforcing basic human rights as it is the duty of the court and not the discretion of a judge, […]