Society Watch – The Burden of NCD in India (Non-communicable diseases) !!!
In 2015, India, like other developed countries, had more number of deaths caused by non-communicable diseases. […]
Environment Watch- Particulate Matter Pollution and the Cost of Pollution -WHO report !!!
The likelihood of at least 600,000 deaths being caused annually in India by fine particulate matter pollution in the air is cause for worry, even if the data released by the World Health Organisation are only a modelled estimate. […]
Economy Watch- Dividends of Black Money Disclosure !!!
The Centre’s move to mop up black money from the economy by giving taxpayers amnesty to declare undisclosed past income by paying tax on it at an effective, slightly high rate of 45 per cent has yielded a surprisingly positive dividend. […]
Geopolitics Watch – India , Japan and The Nuclear Deal !!!
India has completed agreements for civil nuclear cooperation with 11 countries so far, including the U.S., Russia, Australia, Canada and South Korea, but the upcoming agreement with Japan could be the most significant. […]
Geopolitics Watch – Afghan Troubles !!!
The peace agreement reached between the Afghan government of President Ashraf Ghani and warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar speaks volumes about the current situation in the country. […]
Daily Current Events – 05 and 06 Oct 2016
Polygamy no longer progressive The Ministry of Law and Justice submits in the Supreme Court that the practice of triple talaq and polygamy are needed to be adjudicated upon afresh by the apex court. Polygamy may have been “progressive and path-breaking” centuries ago, but not now when women and notions [...]
Society Watch – Stamping down on prejudice !!! (HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014)
The revival of the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014, and the Union Cabinet’s approval for provisions that make discrimination against people living with the virus punishable, are positive steps. […]
Daily Current Events – 03 and 04 Oct 2016
Swachh Bharat Mission :Fast Facts Taking stock of 2 years of the Mission:- […]
Editorials – India’s Urban Challenges !!!
Fast Facts – Urbanization in India Most Urbanized States: Tamil Nadu 43.9%; Maharashtra 42.4%; Gujarat 37.4% 3 out of world’s 21 mega cities: Mumbai (19 mill); Delhi (15 mill); Kolkata (14 mill) Large Cities: 23 in 1991; 40 in 2001 Urban Pop.: 25% of 850 mill in 1992; 28% of [...]
Daily Current Events – 01 October 2016
Two-thirds of elderly financially dependent on others, says study According to a survey, 65 per cent of the elderly in India are dependent on others for their financial requirements and undergo financial crisis. […]