The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired multiple research papers, reviews and analyses. They all focus on the different psychological, social, economic and political implications of the pandemic. Though all the papers offer insight into the pandemic through a new lens- they all agree that the pandemic has had far-reaching impacts on
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MALNOURISHMENT IN INDIA
We are in the second decade of the 21st century, and battling with various giants such as fascism, racism and of course, the novel-coronavirus. But one evil, which we as humans have failed to eradicate is malnourishment. Poverty, maternal health and hygiene practice are some factors that contribute to Malnourishment.
UNLATCHING THE CAGE OF EMOTIONS: BREAKING GENDER-SPECIFIC STEREOTYPES
Human life is saturated with intricate and complex emotions. Each day, we spend a tremendous amount of time experiencing a range of emotions and witnessing the emotions of others, interpreting what their cues mean and determining how to respond to and deal with their and our own emotional experiences. Our
THE IMPACT OF VIRTUAL DISRUPTIONS ON THE REAL WORLD: LOOKING AT INTERNET
The current health crisis has to lead to an increasing acknowledgment about our dependence on the internet technology. All sectors including health, education, trade, leisure, governance and now even our jobs would find it difficult to survive without the internet. Apart from its utilisation during the peaceful times, social media
UNFOLDING THE UNLIT CHAPTER OF INDIA: JP MOVEMENT
In 1973 when the whole world was suffering from the oil crisis, India was also among one of the many countries facing the repercussions of the rising prices. The country’s economy was in a dire state with increasing poverty and unemployment. With this going on, came the Gujarat riots, also
HOW IS THE CORONAVIRUS ECONOMY MORE CATASTROPHIC FOR INDIAN WOMEN?
The coronavirus has created a global health crisis, which is claiming human lives, with over 590,000 death as of 17th July 2020 and causing distress worldwide. Adding to that, the IMF has declared a global economic recession, stating it could be as bad or even worse than the recession in 2007 –
A SOLUTION FOR SOCIAL SECURITY SCHEMES FOR WOMEN IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR
In order to boost the economy and create universal social security schemes for women, especially for the underprivileged and people staying in rural India. The Government of India initiated several social security schemes in the budget for 2015-16. Which aimed at reducing the economic inequalities and providing monetary assistance to
DOG MEAT BAN IN NAGALAND SHOWS HYPOCRISY OF INDIAN SOCIETY
The Nagaland state government on 3rd July banned the sale and consumption of dog meat, in a consequential decision amid growing concerns over cruelty to dogs. The state’s Parliamentary Affairs Minister Neiba Kronu disclosed that “the decision to ban commercial import and trading of dogs, and sale of dog meat,
AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT ABHIYAAN: RELYING ON A SELF-RELIANT ECONOMY
On 12th of May, 2020, the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi addressed the citizens of the nation, in an attempt to motivate them to strengthen their resolve in overcoming the on-going crisis. In regard to this, he announced a special economic package of Rs. 20 lakh crores, constituting
ENCOUNTER(ING) JUSTICE
Vikas Dubey is the latest in a series of extra-judicial killings that have plagued UP for some time now. His ‘death’ is marred by controversy and multiple sources allege a fake encounter carried out to silence the gangster who had been charged in more than 61 cases. It is suspicious,