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The Dreadful Case Of Stone-Pelting In Jammu And Kashmir
R Thirumani (22), along with his family, was out on a vacation, visiting Jammu and Kashmir. For many lower-middle class families, visiting Jammu and Kashmir (the so-called ‘paradise on earth’) at least...
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All Men Should Check Out The Mother’s Day Ad By The Brand Turtle
Two years ago, when I was working with Indian Media Book, I was assigned to cover advertisement campaigns and ad reviews. In fact, I use to write a weekly column ‘Ad Pick of the Week’ which was quite...
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The BJP Needs To Keep These Facts In Mind Before It Pits Patel Against Nehru...
In my opinion, history can only be ‘judged’ in the present. It can only happen when an individual, who has diligently followed the course of actions in the bygone years, is ready with a judgement....
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10 Awesome Comebacks You Can Use When You’re Told To ‘Go To Pakistan’
In the recent past, (basically, since Modi government came to power), two phrases have been circulated around as much as the outrage around the song ‘sexy, sexy, sexy mujhe log bole’ from the ’90s....
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Will Young India Remain Healthy With Its Current Drinking Habits?
Is this a fashion or a passion? Whatever this is, it will be soon become a concern. Wake up! Over the past few decades, millions of children and young people in our country have been affected by drug...
View ArticleSo Many Expectations From A Mother: Thoughts On Mother’s Day
Let’s take a step back to think what are we actually celebrating. Are we celebrating the fact that many of our mothers sacrificed their careers because of us? Or the fact that we made ‘food made by...
View ArticleDrains To Diseases: Watch The Sanitation Struggle In Haryana’s Wealthy Villages
In this video, The Bastion looks at the pertinent open-drainage issue which exists in the villages of Haryana. Despite being among the wealthiest villages in India, poor sewage treatment in these...
View ArticleAn Economic, Social And Political Roadmap For The India I Wish To See
India is a spectacularly diverse country and I am proud of her accomplishments. The country’s growth story is termed as a miracle. On the contrary, I would rather say that the country was well poised...
View ArticleAn Un(known) Tale Of A Rape Survivor
She walked into the house – broken, engulfed in pain, fear and anguish. Her mind troubled, her soul crumbled, life in her body beginning to diminish. Every part of herself craved to cry, to scream, and...
View ArticleThis Cyber Welfare Society In Indore Wants To Help Victims Of Cyber Crime
When a young cybersecurity expert realised that the cyberspace is not safe for many of its users, he contacted various people and formed the Cyber Welfare Society of India in Indore, Madhya Pradesh....
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What About The 1 Million Children Who Pick Up Your Trash?
Can you hear their voice? You probably can’t because you have your eyes, ears and nose covered against the community that stinks, the community that might not live up to your picture of a rosy reality....
View ArticleA Daughter’s Promise To Her Selfless, Dedicated And Amazing Mother
I am sick and tired of living in a culture where mothers are not valued enough, simply because most of the work they do cannot be quantified or expressed in monetary terms. And no, this is not a token...
View ArticleAs A Doctor, I Am Concerned By My Friends’ Ignorance About Abortion
“I don’t know what I should do,” said Puneet (name changed). And this is the statement that hundreds of Puneets make after having unprotected sex on a wild night. Even the change of name seems...
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Should Vehicles That Fail To Meet Noise Pollution Norms Be Banned?
We need to stop unwanted noise pollution, including those from vehicles with illegally modified exhaust systems and loud horns. Noise pollution is an unwanted manmade sound that has the effect of being...
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An Ola Cab Driver In Kolkata Got Away By Charging Me ₹187 For A ₹56 Journey
With the spread of technology, most aspects of our day-to-day lives have also improved, haven’t they? In a metropolitan like Kolkata, where life is highly demanding and chaotic, people usually opt for...
View Articleभारत का बहुसंख्यक समाज राष्ट्रवाद को बपौती क्यों समझता है?
मुझे याद है, 1987-88 भारतीय जमीन पर क्रिकेट का वर्ल्ड कप खेला जा रहा था, शायद उस दिन भारत के विरोध में न्यूजीलैंड की टीम थी और दूसरे ओर से गेंद, चेतन शर्मा के हाथ में थी, शायद यह क्रिकेट में बहुत कम...
View ArticleWe Are Made Kind Only By Being Kind
As consumers today, we expect everything to be available on demand. TV shows, electronic gadgets, smartphones, iPhones, movies, books, food, shopping, position, wealth, popularity, and relationships....
View ArticleCorporate Social Responsibility Can Help Provide Quality Education To Students
Despite decades of reforms and government initiatives, a large number of students drop out of school for lack of quality education facilities. This phenomenon clearly shows the need for a distinctive...
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Despite Progress, India Remains The Second Most Unequal Economy In The World...
By Rahul Ahluwalia, Yamini Atmavilas and Nachiket Mor: India is the second most unequal economy in the world after Russia, according to a 2017 Oxfam report entitled ‘An economy for the 99%’. More...
View ArticleTo Society And Its Beauty Standards: Apne Guidelines Apne Paas Saja Ke Rakho!
I came across this woman once who was a victim of an acid attack. Her face was destroyed yes, but her heart wasn’t. People called her ‘ugly’ because of the beauty standards set by society. You don’t...
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