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 […]
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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, […]
Air pollution is the ‘greatest environmental risk to health
The UN health agency says more than four out of five city dwellers worldwide live in cities that don’t meet WHO air quality guidelines – 98 […]
Govt to link 585 agricultural markets electronically by next year
The government will cover as many as 585 agricultural markets electronically by the next year, which will allow farmers to sell their produce anywhere in […]
India has taught the world virtues of peace, brotherhood
From thousands of years, India has been teaching the world virtues of peace ,brotherhood and benefits of nurturing nature, said SpeakerSumitra Mahajan. “Contribution of Indian […]