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...
The Pope wants Vatican City to be powered entirely by solar energy
Despite coming under fire for his recent use of homophobic slurs, Pope Francis’ allegiance to the Catholic Church hasn’t rendered him oblivious to how the planet and its inhabitants are changing. Pope Francis may not have the best reputation with Gen Z for his commentary on the LGBTQIA+ community, however,...
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,...
Florida’s heat protection ban sparks fierce worker safety debate
In a contentious move, state governor Ron DeSantis approved a law banning local heat protection mandates for outdoor workers. Affecting over two million Floridians, the decision has raised concerns about safety, employer accountability, and climate change. Florida is renowned for its scorching summers and humid climate. In spite of this, state...
Kate Middleton’s cancer battle highlights chasm of health privilege
Princess Kate’s return to public life has been met with gracious applause. But hers is a tremendous privilege. When the Princess of Wales emerged from her carriage at Trooping the Colour on Saturday, the rain-sodden crowds cheered in support. After revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year, news which explained a...
A mobile library provides youth learning during DRC conflict
The mobile library initiative, spearheaded by the French Institute of Bukavu, is transforming the landscape of literacy and education for children in the conflict-affected country of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Eastern DRC has been a hotspot for conflict for decades, with civil war and armed groups causing widespread instability. This relentless violence has had a devastating impact on the education system. Schools have been destroyed and families have been displaced,...
Opinion – we are entering a new age of love
Have the tides of love found a new course in which to break? An ever-changing and adapting modern world is witnessing a new trend in how folks purport to love. Relationships continue to remould, and marriage seems to be on the way out. Since the 70s, the number of weddings has almost halved, and there is more chance that today's adults will remain unmarried than embark on the harrowed tradition. With...
The ICC’s problem with convicting war criminals
The ICC’s top prosecutor recently stated his intention to seek arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas leaders associated with the war in Gaza. Yet, the court's history of challenges raises doubts about its effectiveness in convicting war criminals. The International Criminal Court (ICC), established in 2002, is a judicial institution dedicated to investigating, prosecuting, and trying individuals charged with genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. With over 120 member countries,...
Queer inclusivity remains hugely tokenistic in India
The Indian state's paradoxical stance on queer rights – oscillating between tokenistic reforms and harsh crackdowns – underscores the profound disconnect between political rhetoric and lived realities for the LGBTQ+ community. The recent ban imposed by the Pune Police, prohibiting transgender individuals from ‘congregating at traffic junctions and forcibly demanding money from commuters,’ has ignited outrage within the community. The draconian measure, enforced under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure...
