In 2009, Cyclone Alia unleashed a devastating wave of destruction along the Eastern coastal belt of India, with West Bengal and Odisha bearing the brunt of the impact. Subsequently, the region, especially the Sundarbans, has endured the wrath of several cyclones, including Amphaan, Yaas, and Fani. Moved by the devastating aftermath of these natural disasters, … Read more
It has to be accepted that climate change is a global phenomenon and is happening for real. Rising sea and temperature levels are proof of that. Increasing temperature levels is mainly caused due to increase in pollution levels resulting in an increase in the surface temperature of seas and the formation of cyclones, thunderstorms, lightning, … Read more
Ground Report | New Delhi: Women Sex Workers of Sonagachi; The plight of the sex workers is indescribable be it in any part of the world. Their lifestyle, living quarters, and how they live their daily life is a dismay to those who are working on human development. They are one of the most neglected … Read more
Ground Report | New Delhi: What is Virgin cleansing; The virgin cleansing myth (also referred to as the virgin cure myth, virgin rape myth, or simply virgin myth) is the belief that having sex with a virgin girl cures a man of HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. The practice came to light in South … Read more
Ground Report | New Delhi: Male s*x workers in society; S*x workers are not only women but also identify as cisgender male and third gender/transgender. The common perception that HIV AIDS is the principal health hazard to s*x workers is often not the most pressing, self-reported health concern by them. Shady, deserted areas, empty spaces … Read more
Tribal Religious Conversion: The Constitution of India, Article 366(25) defines Scheduled Tribes as castes, races, or tribes or parts of groups within such castes, races, or tribes as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purpose of this constitution. Article 46 expressly lays down that the State shall promote the educational and economic interests of the … Read more
The environment being subjected to hazards of increasing neglect due to the climate change effects is a common statement now. Although organizations like UNICEF, WWF, and others are raising their voices to create awareness in form of campaigns, the general public, as well as the corporate world, do not maintain these usually. Animals and birds … Read more
RO Filter : Water purification has long been practised. Traditional forms of water purification techniques like sedimentation, and disinfection have been now replaced by modern systems, for example, chlorination, distillation, RO purification, and ionisation to name a few. Chemical water purification is now used to cater to the large scale population through an industrial setup. … Read more
Today in the 21st century, we are standing in a situation where renewable energy resources are in increasing demand over traditional fossil fuels. This transformation has taken place over the years credit goes to our human race as we set up industries, transport systems depending on petrochemical products, and waging countless unnecessary wars in between … Read more
Kolkata celebrates Eid and Ramadan in grand fashion this year as the whole city gets into a festive mood. Being an Indian, you cannot keep away from festivities and especially if you are a Bengali. Nakhoda Masjid located in Rabindra Sarani is the biggest and oldest mosque in the City of Joy, accessible by Central … Read more
