Child rights — to education, care, health, safety – are routinely violated. A research commissioned by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (Study on Child Abuse: India 2007) reported that 53.22 %children faced some form of sexual abuse, frequently by persons known to them, often in positions of trust and responsibility. There is no…
Children are frequently hailed as a country’s future symbols of growth, hope, and continuity. Millions ofchildren in India suffer from dangers to their safety, dignity and well-being, which contrasts sharply with this idealised image. Children continue to be among the most vulnerable groups in Indian society. Despite constitutional protections and progressive laws, especially when it…
Delhi is adding 50,000 CCTV cameras to improve women’s safety in vulnerable areas. The system will enable real-time monitoring and faster police response. Along with surveillance, officials emphasize privacy safeguards and community involvement. The Delhi government has announced a major expansion of public surveillance, approving the installation of 50,000 additional CCTV cameras across the city….
Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed a safer T-cell recovery method that improves the quality and survival of immune cells used in CAR T-cell therapy. The innovation reduces damage during cell collection, helping lower the cost of cancer treatment. It enhances safety and scalability, making advanced therapies easier for hospitals and labs to adopt. clThis…
A Dalit Anganwadi worker, Kanchan Bai Meghwal, died after saving nearly 20 children during a deadly bee attack at a government school in Madhya Pradesh, highlighting courage, caste, and invisible frontline labour. A quiet government school day in Madhya Pradesh turned into a moment of extraordinary sacrifice when a sudden bee attack created chaos among…
A recent controversy in the United States has reignited global debate on artificial intelligence, data security, and institutional accountability. A senior cybersecurity official of Indian origin is under investigation for allegedly uploading internal government documents onto ChatGPT, a public AI platform. The incident has raised serious concerns about how emerging technologies are being used inside…
Tobacco use, unhealthy diets, pollution, and infections are the leading avoidable risk factors. Prevention and early detection save lives and reduce healthcare costs, especially in low-income communities. Global health experts stress that strong public policies and equitable healthcare are key to reducing cancer risk. A new global health assessment has delivered a message that is…
India and Bhutan are strengthening their power partnership through hydropower development, cross-border electricity trade, and clean energy initiatives, supporting economic growth, regional energy security, and climate goals. The collaboration emphasizes sustainable, socially responsible projects and institutional coordination to benefit both countries and local communities. ———————————————————————————————————— India and Bhutan have taken another step to deepen their…
The Gates Foundation’s vast influence in global development delivers measurable gains while concentrating power and raising ethical, ecological, and accountability concerns. It highlights risks posed by reputational scrutiny, philanthropic exit, and private capital shaping public systems, particularly in countries like India. ———————————————————————————————————— Over the last two decades, private philanthropy has become a central force in…
Ashoka University has vowed to act after videos emerged showing students chanting casteist slogans on campus. The clips prompted a fierce debate about freedom of expression, respect, and discrimination at one of India’s leading private universities. The video shows groups of students shouting phrases such as “We need a caste census” and “Brahmin-Baniyawaad Murdabad” in…
