India cracks down on foreign journalists
In recent years, a significant number of foreign journalists have been forced to leave the country, raising concerns about press freedom and the quality of international coverage in India. ‘After 13 years working as a correspondent in India, the authorities have denied me a permit to work as a journalist,’...
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India struggles to bridge its gender gap
As the rest of the world strives for gender parity, India continues to face significant challenges in achieving equality country-wide. Ranking 129 on the Global Gender Gap Index, the multifaceted issues contributing to this are clear, as are its implications for the nation’s socioeconomic progress. Despite the fact that...
Congress revokes ability to track private jet usage of uber-rich
A new law in the US has made it virtually impossible to monitor the private jet activities of celebrities and billionaires. This has sparked a debate on where to draw the line between protecting the privacy of the uber-rich and our right to call for climate accountability. On May 16,...
Explaining India Inc’s fear of Modi’s iron fist
The country’s corporate stalwarts are walking on eggshells as the Prime Minister’s government continues to intimidate and scrutinise those voicing dissent or critiquing its policies. Vocal corporate leaders who have expressed concerns about economic issues in India or criticised the government’s actions are facing backlash ranging from regulatory crackdowns...
BJP’s escalating influence over electoral narratives
As India gears up for elections, BJP is using the media and AI to amplify its messaging and sway public opinion, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. In a bold move, the BJP has embraced political satire, crafting viral video campaigns that mock and caricature its opponents. The...
Understanding the sand mining crisis in India’s rivers
India's rivers are facing an alarming crisis due to rampant and often illegal sand mining, which is threatening the survival of endangered species and disrupting the delicate ecological balance of these vital waterways. Sand has become a precious commodity in India due to the burgeoning construction industry's insatiable demand. This has...
Buzunesh Deba’s unpaid winnings expose running world’s failings
The 2014 Boston Marathon winner has been waiting on her prize money for years. But it was a stranger, not race organisers, who finally gave her what she’d earned. 8 years ago, Ethiopian runner Buzunesh Deba got the call of a lifetime. She’d won the Boston Marathon – 2 years after running it in 2014. The original winner Rita Jeptoo had been disqualified for doping, making Deba the official front...
Study suggests women are better at sport during their period
Female athletes have long had to contend with the lack of attention to what role their menstrual cycles plays in their athletic performance. Recent research is seeking to shine a new light on this. Though, over the years, strides have been taken to address sports inequality, one thing in particular remains woefully overlooked: the effect of the menstrual cycle on women’s athletic performance. Due to the prevailing taboo...
Venezuela the first country in modern history to lose all its glaciers
The South American nation was home to six glaciers in the Sierra Nevada de Mérida mountain range, five of which have disappeared within the last century. Its only remaining one, known as La Corona, has now shrunk so much due to climate change that scientists have reclassified it as an ice field. Venezuela’s single remaining glacier, known as La Corona, has shrunk so much that scientists have reclassified it as...
Understanding the sugar scandal in Nestlé’s baby food
Nestlé has found itself embroiled in a controversy surrounding the sugar content in its baby food products sold in lower and lower-middle income countries, including India. A recent investigation has uncovered a disturbing practice of adding sugar to infant cereals and milk, while keeping the products sugar-free in Nestlé's primary markets in Europe and the UK. The investigation, conducted by the Swiss organization Public Eye and the International Baby Food...
