Social Issues

India’s Healthcare Challenges and the Need for Comprehensive Health Policy and Insurance Reforms

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India’s Healthcare Challenges and the Need for Comprehensive Health Policy and Insurance Reforms Healthcare is a fundamental human right, yet in India, access to affordable and quality medical care remains a challenge for many. Despite constitutional provisions and some government efforts, the healthcare system is still grappling with significant issues that require urgent attention. Medical … Read more

Miss World Contest: Head-to-Head Challenge Final in Hyderabad Highlights Global Perspectives

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Miss World Contest: Head-to-Head Challenge Final in Hyderabad Highlights Global Perspectives Hyderabad, India — The 72nd Miss World Festival concluded with a grand finale of the Head-to-Head Challenge, where twenty contestants from around the globe demonstrated their intellect, eloquence, and social vision at Hotel Trident in Hyderabad. Global Representation in the Final Round The competition … Read more

Miss World 2025 Announces Four Purpose-Driven Champions of Head-to-Head Challenge

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Miss World 2025 Announces Four Purpose-Driven Champions of Head-to-Head Challenge On Friday, May 23, the Miss World 2025 pageant revealed its top four winners of the Head-to-Head Challenge, highlighting contestants who combined physical beauty with impactful advocacy. Four Contestants Representing Global Communities The four champions—Miss Wales Millie Mae Adams, Miss Trinidad and Tobago Anna-Lise Nanton, … Read more

Banu Mushtaq’s Booker Prize: A Historic Moment for Kannada Women Writers

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The Rise of Banu Mushtaq: A Historic Moment for Kannada Women Writers For the first time in history, a Kannada writer has been awarded the International Booker Prize, marking a pivotal moment for women’s literary voices in the region. Banu Mushtaq, a senior Kannada author, has been honored with the 2025 International Booker Prize for … Read more

Tragic Incident: 12-Year-Old Boy Dies After Public Scolding Over Alleged Chip Theft

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Maa, I Didn’t Steal Chips At the heart of a tragic incident in Kolkata lies a deeply troubling encounter between a 12-year-old boy and a shopkeeper, which culminated in a devastating outcome. The story unfolds in the Panskura area of Paschim Medinipur district, where a young student, Krishendu Das, faced accusations of theft after allegedly … Read more

12-Year-Old Dalit Girl Gang-Raped, Filmed by 5 Schoolboys in Principal’s Office in UP

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12-Year-Old Dalit Girl Gang-Raped, Filmed by 5 Schoolboys in Principal’s Office in UP Bareilly: Five schoolboys allegedly gang-raped a 12-year-old Dalit girl inside the office of a public school principal in Moradabad, according to police reports. The incident, which occurred on May 8, involved the boys giving the girl a spiked soft drink, filming the … Read more

Booker Prize Winner Banu Mushtaq on Giving Voice to India’s Silent Sufferings

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Booker Prize Winner Banu Mushtaq on Giving Voice to India’s Silent Sufferings Banu Mushtaq, a longtime women’s rights advocate and Kannada writer, has won the 2025 International Booker Prize for her collection of short stories, ‘Heart Lamp.’ The work, which draws from decades of listening to the silences and struggles of Indian women, has earned … Read more

Young Minors Confronted with Sexual Assault: A Tragic Incident in Moradabad

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Young Minors Confronted with Sexual Assault: A Tragic Incident in Moradabad Bareilly: A 12-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped by five schoolboys in the office of a public school principal in Moradabad, according to police statements. The incident, which occurred on May 8, was captured on video and shared online. The victim’s mother reported the … Read more

Banu Mushtaq’s Fight for Muslim Women’s Rights Wins International Booker Prize

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Banu Mushtaq’s Fight for Muslim Women’s Rights Wins International Booker Prize Bengaluru: A trailblazing writer and activist from Hassan district in Karnataka, Banu Mushtaq is a multifaceted personality who has left her imprint across journalism, law, politics and women’s rights activism. But it is her powerful storytelling rooted in resistance, gender justice and social reform … Read more

Review: ‘Homebound’ Explores the Struggles of Two Young Men in a Divided India

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Review: ‘Homebound’ Explores the Struggles of Two Young Men in a Divided India Neeraj Ghaywan’s latest film, ‘Homebound,’ is a poignant and powerful exploration of the challenges faced by two young men in a politically divided India. The film, which marks Ghaywan’s return to mainstream Hindi cinema, is a moving character study that delves into … Read more