Social Issues

The High Price of Digital Addiction: Meghalaya Legislator Calls for Digital Detox to Save Young Mind

What is most noteworthy is that some of those technological advantages are also being abused to an extreme extent. This misuse has gone so far as to weaken both body and mind...

'Antyodaya' wonders: Vijayawada Family's leap from hardship to financial security

In another story of another sanitation worker of the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, Karnati Srinivasa Rao, let us try to understand how a thoughtful government scheme, based on the philosophy of ‘Antyodaya’ is bringing transformation in the society...

'Antyodaya' wonders: Ghaziabad Sanitation worker becomes entrepreneur

In an impactful implementation of the 'Antyodaya' vision to uplift the furthest behind, Ajay Kumar, a sanitation worker from Ghaziabad’s Valmiki community, has transitioned into a self-reliant entrepreneur...

Railway stations face drinking water safety concerns after CAG report

New Delhi, August 18: Following a review of the CAG findings, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to take corrective measures to improve drinking water quality at stations...

Surat NEET Controversy: Security Demands Removal of Sacred Tulsi Mala

On Sunday, 3rd May, the conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 examination came under intense scrutiny following reports of alleged religious discrimination at a testing centre in Surat. The incident, which surfaced through social media footage, involved a Hindu candidate being instructed by security personnel to remove her Tulsi Mala (sacred basil beads) before entering the examination hall...

Choosing AI Over Humans: A Growing Teen Reality

The reality is more complex. Today, many young people are turning to AI not just as a tool, but as a source of friendship and emotional support, a kind of “digital painkiller” for loneliness...

Savitribai Phule's was a voice of "renewal" in a time of "social distortion"

In contemporary academic and political discourse, historical figures are often selectively interpreted to suit ideological narratives. Unfortunately, Savitribai Phule has not been immune to this trend...

Greenfields to Greener Fields: Rajpath Infracon on World Environment Day 2025

Every year on June 5, the world comes together to celebrate World Environment Day, a global movement led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)..

The EMI Trap: How Easy Loans are Choking Indian Roads

India's love affair with cars is driving traffic chaos as easy car loans fuel aspirations, overwhelm roads, and test fiscal discipline. Here's a deep dive into the booming vehicle finance culture...

When Home Isn’t Safe: Where Do Young Girls Go?

In a society where home is meant to be the safest place, some girls like Maya face unthinkable torment within their own families. Their stories of silent suffering and unshakable courage compel us to reflect on the deeper cracks in our social fabric...