Indian trafficking ring exposed in Russia-Ukraine war
The CBI has exposed a human trafficking racket luring Indians with job promises, only to exploit them and allegedly force them into the Russia-Ukraine war zone against their consent, uncovering a widespread organized crime syndicate spanning multiple states. On March 6, the probe agency registered a case of human trafficking....
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London is still plagued by sexism despite promises of change
A new report has found women working in the city’s financial district are routinely subjected to ‘shocking’ levels of harassment and abuse. Calls to eradicate sexism in London’s corporate settings have been ongoing for years. Despite continued reports of harassment and bullying in the workplace, women are still facing ‘shocking’...
Aid dropped into Gaza labelled a cover-up for international apathy
As many as twenty-five NGOs have criticised aid packages being airdropped into Gaza. They say these efforts are creating the ‘illusion that they are doing enough’ rather than calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. As a devastating humanitarian crisis continues in Gaza due to Israel’s near six-month war on...
Is Gen Z the generation most affected by lockdowns?
New research from the National Trust examining the repercussions for 16 to 25 year-olds of being cooped up inside during the pandemic has uncovered both negative side effects and several examples of how this period of isolation impacted young people in a positive way. In the aftermath of COVID-19, those...
The Muslim community is striving for a green Ramadan
Muslim communities continue to rally around themes of social change, embracing the link between Ramadan and eco consciousness. The latest, is limiting plastic waste. Muslims around the globe are currently observing Ramadan: a holy month in which members of the faith endeavour to purify themselves against excess and materialism. In keeping...
Why is legalising assisted dying so controversial?
The UK government has been debating whether or not to make assisted dying legal for many years now. Though it was expected to become legal this year, a series of ethical and moral debates stand in the way. In a world grappling with the complexities of end-of-life care, assisted dying...
‘Woke’ people more prone to discontent, anxiety, and depression
Through assessing individual commitment to principles of social justice, psychological researchers have uncovered a negative correlation between progressive ideals and levels of happiness. Do you consider yourself chronically online? Unless you’re spending less than seven hours on phones or computers every day, it’s likely you fit the bill. As our reliance on screens and social media steadily increases, so too does our anxiety toward global events beyond our...
An in-depth look at the ‘triple planetary crisis’
Beyond the headlines of rising temperatures and extreme weather, the United Nations sounds the alarm on a broader environmental threat: the triple planetary crisis. In the age of climate change, where rising temperatures and extreme weather events dominate headlines, the environmental challenges we face extend far beyond a warming planet. The United Nations has identified a more comprehensive threat: the ‘triple planetary crisis.’ The dangers associated with this, though often overlooked,...
Discrimination of Dalit people remains rife in Maharashtra
With another Dalit life lost to caste killing, Bahujan lives in the state of Maharashtra remain at risk due to a discriminatory environment where neither law nor societal structures help them get justice. 16-year-old Dalit college student Sanket Bhosale was brutally assaulted by a group of 11 individuals on February 14, following an altercation with Deva, the son of a prominent Shive Shena leader Kailash Dhotre. The attack left Bhosale with...
Miami Seaquarium faces eviction over animal neglect investigations
Following the tragic death of an orca whale named Lolita, the welfare of animals kept in the Florida Seaquarium has come under intense scrutiny. Now, it appears the site will be forced to close for good. It’s a big day for animal rights. After almost 70 years, the Seaquarium in Miami, Florida could be forced to close for good. The US Department of Agriculture has been pushing for the site’s closure...
