The dwindling employability of the populace in the country has been a matter of stark concern for the ruling government. But, at a time, when the whole nation has been fuming with incidents of atrocities against the minorities and the labour class of the country, came a decision from the Supreme Court against the ban imposed by the Maharashtra government on the dance bars. In … [Read more...]
Right To Die – Here’s Why Government Should Consider It In Some Cases!
There was a time when she would fly, There was a time when she would soar, There was a time when she would smile, There was a time when she would roar!!! Now her wings are broken and so is her spirit and hence, Forget flying, she can’t even cry, Her story has become lore, And, it has been a while, When people had a view of that vibrant smile Tell me, what does it … [Read more...]
SC Asks Convict To Beg Girl For Mercy As Punishment. What’s Next, Saying Sorry?
Justice in India can be described with different adjectives...and not always the good ones. Sometime back, we got an example of a shocking justice in a rape case, which left us stunned and agitated. In a country like ours, justice is delayed, twisted, shocking, denied, controversial, actually everything but real and true. Today’s morning news brought up a new face of … [Read more...]
The Third Gender Law For ‘Hijras’ Is Self-Contradictory. And Here Is Why They Might Never Rise!
In April 2014, the honourable Supreme Court of India had granted the right to the transgender/transsexual community to classify themselves as the ‘Third Gender’ in order to gain admission in educational institutions and for applications in the job market. The ruling said “It is the right of every human being to choose their gender.” This decision, though late in its … [Read more...]
Uphaar Cinema Fire That Is Still Burning: Can 60 Crores Compensate the Life Of 59 People?
New Delhi: Friday 13th June 1997 59 Indians were enjoying the afternoon show of the patriotic movie, 'Border', filled with a sense of honor and pride for their country. Little did they know that the authorities which run their country and the judicial system of the same country, will be the reason for their death and then an everlasting grief for their families who were left … [Read more...]