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India has been referred to by the mainstream media as "melting pot" of cultures India has been a land of absorption. Since the dawn of civilization, there has been an influx of different tribes into India. Right from the original settlers of the Indus valley civilization till the influx of the zoroastrians, India has accomodated all. With each change in the demography, there has been a change in the culture and lifestyle of the people leading to a "melting pot" These are the words taught to all of us in schools. Leftists swoon at the above statement and give brainless justifications to the ongoing protests in select few neighbourhoods of the capital. (Calling it nationwide as the maulanas appearing on television do is a gross exaggeration). However, that is not my topic for today. While one may not agree that influx of people has made India into a melting pot of culture (more like a salad bowl), it is a fact that we have adopted different lifestyle hab...

Share it with your sister! Societal conditioning and gender equality Nirbhaya's family struggling to find justice Six men, one chilly night 8 years ago, one girl, one bus. These factors came together at one point 8 years ago. The end result was a horrific act which still causes our country to hang its head in shame. The girl was brutally raped, maligned and thrown on the road. Bystanders, traffic passing by, none came to the aid of this girl lying unconscious in the dark. The girl succumbed to her injuries. After a long period of trial, appeal, mercy petitions and curative petitions, the supreme court has now confirmed the death penalty for the perpetrators of this act. However, the capital punishment still hangs (pun intended) in the balance. It has been lost again in the legal ramblings of the court, leading to another travesty of justice, which has become far too common in our nation. With the judiciary creaking under its own weight, the devastated parents...

An Alternative way forward for healthcare दीर्घायुषी भव - Meaning may you live a long and healthy life, is often said as a blessing in India. However, in today's world, your health is not completely in your own hands. The state is very much involved. Healthcare is one of the most important factors in the overall development of the nation. It leads to increase in productivity, well being and happiness among the population of the country. India has made noteworthy and significant improvements in healthcare over the years. Successive governments have increased emphasis on the development of preventive as well as curative health care. Life expectancy at birth has risen, crude death rates have drastically reduced and the country has eliminated small pox, polio and is on the verge of destroying the curse of leprosy. This has been a significant achievement considering that India houses approximately 17% of the global population. Literacy rates are speeding ahead, th...

The Home of the Celibate The supreme court seems to have gained a new enthusiasm in disposing of long pending issues. Starting with the triple talaq bill, it finally put to rest the contentious ram janmabhoomi title dispute after hearing all arguments from 6th August 2019, till it finally declared the verdict on 9th November 2019. Another issue, often referred to as the ram janmabhoomi of the south, also needs quick and precise disposal by the court. This is the issue of the sabrimala women entry case. Judges have often been back and forth on their views about this petition. Multiple appeals, dissenting judgements and now finally, a review petition is in place, which is to be decided by the court. The two cases mentioned above provide an issue which is unique to India. For understanding the issue, we need to look at the historical, cultural and legal developments in the country to come at a reasonable conclusion. What is the sabrimala case? Sabrimala is ...