Author Archives: Sakshi Shivpuri
The debate around surrogacy has been going on around the world for quite some time. It began with a noble cause, but the practice of surrogacy has expounded greatly, transforming into a commercial exploitation of the powerless by the powerful. Many celebrities have used surrogacy to have children – the most recent and the most famous example being… Read More »
India has always been an agricultural country. The primary sector has historically been one of the most important sectors, not just because it provides the most essential services but also in terms of GDP contribution. However, of late, the sector has shrunk (secondary and tertiary sectors have grown) and so has the attention given to it. Farmers… Read More »
That women are at a disadvantage in the society is no new news. Yet despite such awareness, progress in terms of women empowerment has been excruciatingly slow. Most people like to believe that today’s woman is empowered and free, but nothing could’ve been further from the truth. Sexism is a very ugly truth that we would rather ignore.… Read More »
Blood transfusions save hundreds of lives every day. Numerous blood drives are conducted throughout the nation where people queue up to donate their blood for free, which is sold at exorbitant prices – one unit of blood in the city of Mumbai costs Rs. 850. This is the price set by the government and there are no exceptions… Read More »
Communal violence is no new story, especially when it comes to Hindus and Muslims. The two religions have always been at odds with each other, at times taking a very violent turn. The Ram Janmabhoomi – Babri Masjid case or the Ayodhya dispute is one long-standing example that has been at the core of a lot of communal… Read More »
Introduction In the recent past, numerous women have spoken up about the discrimination meted out to them under the guise of religion. Most, if not all, religions have a patriarchal bias which has caused undue discomfort to women and have greatly added to their woes. Feminists consider religion as the last barrier to achieve complete emancipation. But is… Read More »
Preface: The media has faced tons of accusations of paid news. This is not a recent issue. The issue of paid news has been around ever since media was privatized. A surprising number of cases have come up which show just how bad the media is compromised. For instance, in 2010, there was a huge furor as the… Read More »
Recently, as I was roaming around in the bottomless pit that is the World Wide Web, I came across a particularly interesting Twitter account – @khappanchayat. Their bio reads, “Making the world a better place, one missing couple at a time. Go against us and we’ll fatwa your behinds”. Sadly, no other description could have been more accurate.… Read More »
Introduction – Media Trial British Member of Parliament, Lord Macaulay, had, years ago, called the media “the fourth pillar of democracy”. It has since been quoted often, and a free media is considered indispensable in a democracy. But the media today isn’t what it was then. Multiple factors have led to media organizations compromising their journalistic ethics and… Read More »
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