Right - Different Truths

April 11, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Gender, Governance

Of Midnight Knocks, Uncouth and Lecherous Men

A midnight knock in a Circuit House had scared Hemashri. She was about to raise an alarm to punish the drunkard. But, other incidents crowded her mind. She tells...

April 10, 2018
IPA Service
Business, Economy, Industry, International Relations, Trade

Less Prospects of a Full-Fledged Global Trade War: China Moderates Opposition to Trump Tariffs

The Chinese had, in fact, stated that “politeness demands that China comes out with measures in response to unilateral US announcements of tariffs.” The pitch was further hyped by...

April 10, 2018
Dr. Navodita Pande
Conflict Resolution, Politics, Security

Supreme Court Order, Largescale Violence by Dalits and its Political Ramifications

The last few days have been very traumatic for India. TV screens have been filled with images of violent mobs on the rampage, scenes of wanton destruction of public...

April 9, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Anti-Trafficking Bill is the Worst Victim of Lok Sabha Logjam

The long-pending legislative initiative by Women and Child Welfare Minister Maneka Gandhi — The Trafficking of Persons (Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2018 — could not be introduced at...

April 8, 2018
IPA Service
Crime, Films, Legal Issues

Salman is no Helpless Chinkara he allegedly shot: Qaidi No 106 in the Waiting Room of Jodhpur Central Jail

Locked behind bars, he is getting special treatment. Bollywood stars are being allowed in Bhaijaan’s presence like he is Emperor Jahangir, who as you know upheld the law of...

April 6, 2018
Ruchira Adhikari Ghosh
Beauty, Fashion, History & Culture

Solah Shringaar: Enchantingly Dolled to Beauty in 16 Steps

In Hindu mythology “sixteen shringaars” correspond to the sixteen phases of the moon, which in turn is connected with a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is believed that Solah Shringaar...

April 5, 2018
IPA Service
Agriculture, Economy

Poverty Eradication Plans only Target Vote Banks: Antyodaya – Rural Livelihood Programme not in Mission Mode

Out of 716 districts, DAY-NRLM is being implemented only in 586, and the total number of blocks covered is only 4,459 out of about 6,000. Nevertheless, a recent propaganda...

April 4, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

Irani Circular and a Government Running Scared but I&B Minister Persisting with Filmy Style

The Modi-led NDA government was in a hot-and-sour soup, spicy to the tongue of Modi detractors like Shourie, thanks to Information & Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani, who overnight sought...

April 4, 2018
IPA Service
Politics

BJP Determined to Devalue Nitish Kumar

The major partner BJP has been systematically resorting to arm-twisting and giving a bad name to JD(U). The relation between the two has dipped to such a low in...

April 4, 2018
IPA Service
Politics, Tribute

Fifty Years after the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Issues of Racial Inequality, Injustice Still Relevant in the United States

The steps our country has made toward justice and equality since King’s death have been partial victories, born of mass collective struggles of the African-American, women’s, labour, immigrant, LGBTQ,...

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