The AIB controversy where the group was charged for its Roast event is still fresh in our minds. The controversy was a showcase of how India is heading towards a controlled democracy rather than being fully democratic. And now the recent ban of beef in Maharashtra is yet another representation of the same path that India is taking. How can anyone, be it the government or be … [Read more...]
Hot soup in a warm blanket is not for everyone – The dark side of winters in North India
Every year the northern part of our country, India faces severe temperatures during the first few and last two months of the year. Every year we perform the ritual of unpacking our woollens, putting them out in the sun and the repacking them safely with naphthalene balls kept inside the suitcases. But have we ever stopped for a moment and thought there is fraction of our … [Read more...]
This man tortured and starved 26 dogs to near death conditions – An incident that will shock you
I love animals. And I can’t even imagine that how can one even think of hurting them, and that too dogs. A dog gives away all his love to his master, in return of the leftover love that his master gives him. But one man in Delhi certainly didn’t understand this. A scientist named Gokul Nair in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi used to collect stray dogs in one of his 2 room apartments. … [Read more...]
The trouble associated with being an animal lover in India
The trouble with being an animal lover is a lot, and the case has been the same forever. If you have or ever have had a pet, or if you are one of those who have ever felt a moral obligation to feed an emaciated stray, shelter a whimpering pup or kitten from a rainy night, rescue a bird with an injured wing and so on, you will probably have faced a lot of opposition from … [Read more...]
The impact of floods in Kashmir is much deeper than it looked
Sep 7, the valley of Kashmir witnessed worst ever floods in some 70 years. Human lives lost, loss to thousands of crore of immovable property, agriculture and almost all other economy drivers. The capital city Srinagar, they say has gone a good 10-15 years back. The floods have affected almost every person in the City, directly or indirectly. Loss to lives and property is … [Read more...]