Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi The announcement of lockdown as a measure to prevent and curb the spread of corona virus, most Dalit families faced accentuated deprivations and marginalization, heightening their struggle for survival. Vast majority of the Dalits encountered loss of livelihood and food insecurity as they earn and spend on …
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Afghanistan : A journey from Laden to Biden
As Laden was to America in 2001,Biden is to Afghanistan in 2021. Laden caused entire America gasped in shock and fear after devastating attack on world trade center on 9/11 and Biden Administration too likewise, almost 20 years later by hurriedly withdrawing American forces caused Afghanistan gasped in shock and …
Read More »Weekend Rendezvous: Messiah of cleft, burn patients, global fame
Doctors are widely respected as an incarnation of God. They are trained to end human suffering on earth. But there are some, like Plastic surgeon Dr. Subodh Singh, who besides healing through his scalpel is also an ‘activist’ and does work as a good Samaritans outside his operation theatre. The documentary on …
Read More »The shared legacy of Hindu and Muslim communalism against Indian patriotism
Dr. Lenin Raghuwanshi People carry different opinions. A garden appears enchanting from flowers and plants of different hues. For a vibrant and better world, it is imperative to accommodate varied opinions, identify multiplicity of opinions and appreciate divergent views. Debates and discussions are important, yet it should be based on …
Read More »Weekend Rendezvous: Hina’s poetry is all about raising bars
Hina Rizvi Haider- it may not be a very known name on the Urdu Mushairas circuit, but it sure is a much loved and respected name in the hearts of all those who love reading good Urdu poetry. As a teenager, Hina, started her poetic journey by composing nauhas, (elegies written and recited …
Read More »Good satire, humility wrapped in Lucknowi Tehzeeb together mean Gopal Chaturvedi
His humility is so real and his welcome is warm and spirited. There is something so endearing about him that it transports you back into the old-world charm. Octogenarian GOPAL CHATURVEDI, is a Hindi language, luminous satirist. He creates magic with words. Devoid of blatant, uncouth expressions, his satire is …
Read More »Managing in-country air pollution sources can reap incremental benefits for South Asian countries
“Air pollution is the fourth leading cause of mortality and contributes to 12% of global deaths after tobacco and dietary factors, but in South Asia air pollution is the highest risk to public health compared to global factors.” This was stated by Health Effects Institute’s President, Dr Daniel Greenbaum at …
Read More »Climate change fueling Monsoon mayhem in India, extreme weather events to rise further
India’s western coastal states of Maharashtra and Goa along with the Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have witnessed a spate of extreme weather events. Hundreds of people have lost their lives owing to deadly floods, cloud bursts and landslides. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated since …
Read More »Weekend Rendezvous : From fighting crime to fighting hunger, story of Ex COP
A decade after retirement, Maharashtra DGP, D Sivnandan, is on a dedicated mission -that of satiating hunger pangs of the needy and poor. He set up Maharashtra’s first Roti Bank in 2018. Totally dedicated to the cause, this cop has been working relentlessly ever since and is 24x 7 available. …
Read More »Great Barrier Reef ‘in danger’ due to climate change and global warming
Dr. Seema Javed World famous scientists, royalty, former presidents and actors have signed an open letter asking UNESCO to list Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’ due to climate change and global warming. As you may know, the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO made the recommendation late last …
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