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In the land of Mahatma Gandhi and non-violence, Indian prisons remain depraved and brutish, with a complete absence of respect for human rights.

Wait, men at wreck in prisons

The Indian prison system comprehensively ignores the human rights of prisoners.

20 Aug 2017 1:42 AM

The recent custodial death of Manjula Shetye has brought to the fore the issue of custodial deaths, sexual perversion and violence used by some cops and jailers.

Orange is the new black

That Indian prisons belong to hell is no understatement.

20 Aug 2017 1:35 AM

Criticism of rewriting history has occurred more often when centre-right forces are in places of power and are able to influence history-writing.

Rewriting history is a distortion

History as a true narrative cannot be faulted. But history as an interpretative narrative can take angles, justified and...

13 Aug 2017 7:33 PM

A lively debate has begun in the media on the issue of changes made in the history textbooks of schools in Rajasthan and now in Maharashtra.

Rewriting History: Is there a Need?

Since the British were the last rulers of India, the pro-British bias is even more pronounced.

13 Aug 2017 7:31 PM

Pride at having a big belly has been replaced by the six-packs of the metrosexual male. The affluent began cutting flab with the of help of dieticians and gyms

India's Gotta Big Fat Problem!

Research has shown that Indians figure high on the obesity chart. There is a also higher prevalence of central obesity...

6 Aug 2017 12:16 AM

As for urban women, 31.3 percent or almost a third are obese, while 15 per cent of rural women are overweight. What is shocking is that the overall obesity figure of 20.7 for women is a quantum jump from 12.6 from 2005-06 when the last NFHS was conducted. It is nearly a 60% jump.

Ponder over Potbelly

A protruding belly was a sign of prosperity and power, but today it is a social embarrassment across nations and...

6 Aug 2017 12:00 AM

Obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century, with morbid obesity affecting five per cent of the countrys population

Obesity bomb hits Bharat

Obesity in India has reached epidemic proportions in the 21st century. Bariatric surgery has stood the test of time and...

5 Aug 2017 11:51 PM

Protest criminalisation: There has been a growing demand for decriminalising Section 377 and doing away with archaic laws.

When is India dropping Sec. 377?

There are people who truly believe that homosexuality should be punished, but that is very regressive.

29 July 2017 7:44 PM

Traditional India is still more comfortable with hijras and kinnars. But mention gays and lesbians, there is stiff resistance.

Censoring The Queer

Traditional India is still more comfortable with hijras and kinnars and mangalmukhis.

29 July 2017 7:39 PM

Our rights: The communities have to continue their advocacy at all levels.

Dump the obsolete colonial law

It's only a matter of time before India is liberated from the yoke of colonialism in the form of 377 and overthrows it...

29 July 2017 7:36 PM

Pro-Kannada organisations took to the streets recently in protest against perceived attempts by the Centre to impose Hindi on Karnataka. Protesters also blackened announcements in Hindi on Namma Metro signages.

It's that anti-Hindi feeling again!

Is the survival of Kannada, or any other language, threatened by Hindi?

22 July 2017 10:58 PM

Indian currency notes have 17 languages printed on them. These serve to both remind people of the diversity of the country and as a security feature.

Language no bar, please

17 languages printed on Indian currency notes remind people of the diversity of the country and also serve as a security...

22 July 2017 10:49 PM