The silent crisis plaguing India’s prison system
In recent years, the health of political prisoners across India – from scholars to activists – has severely deteriorated in custody and some have even died as a result. This human rights issue reveals a systemic failure and demands immediate attention and reform. The death of G.N. Saibaba, a...
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Is Elon Musk really allowed to pay voters?
The tech billionaire has planted himself at the center of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, and not without controversy. With the 2024 presidential election just weeks away, Elon Musk has established himself as a key supporter of Republican nominee Donald Trump. From a rambling conversation between the two, streamed on Musk’s...
Why India needs feminism more than ever
The movement is addressing deeply rooted systemic issues countrywide – from workplace discrimination to social stigma – amid the continued fight for tangible gender equality. According to a recent analysis conducted by the Centre for Global Development (based in Washington DC), there exists widespread gender bias in Indian learning materials. The...
What could Russia’s potential ban on ‘children-free’ propaganda mean?
The Russian government's push to reinforce traditional values is intensifying, now targeting media presence about choosing not to have children. What kind of future are you imagining? If children aren’t part of it, you may want to keep that thought to yourself in Russia. After labelling feminists as 'extremists' and banning...
WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after 100-year effort
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Egypt malaria-free, marking the culmination of a century-long effort by the North African nation to eradicate the disease. Egypt’s landmark achievement places it among the select group of African countries that have successfully eliminated malaria, becoming the fifth to receive this...
How far are we from a car-free Oxford Street?
Is Sadiq Khan pinning his legacy hopes on the capital’s most famous street? As Keir Starmer’s government prepares to share their new budget, speculation has been swirling around potential investment in London’s infrastructure –and with it, the mayor’s vision for a car-free Oxford Street has come back into focus. For years,...
Could the UK’s disposable vape ban fuel a new black market?
The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in the UK from June 1st of next year. But this new legislation does not prohibit imports of the devices, raising concerns about a potential black market for vapes emerging across the country. Disposable vapes are not just an environment nightmare, they are a long-term threat to public health. As of 2024, around 5.6 million adults in the UK vape, which...
Opinion – the United Nations is powerless in a globalised world
Growing up, we believed that the UN was a mighty force formed to protect our universal human rights above all. Based on recent global events, many feel that the organisation is becoming powerless. The United Nations, founded in the aftermath of World War II, was designed to prevent future conflicts and foster global cooperation. Despite its great successes in ending conflicts, maintaining peace, and providing aid across the world, the organisation’s...
Himalayan food systems are being threatened
People in the Himalayas are experiencing a silent crisis as climate change disrupts centuries-old food systems. A comprehensive 20-year review reveals how rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and changing agricultural patterns are pushing communities towards insecurity. In the vast expanse of the Hindu Kush Himalayan region, a disturbing transformation is underway. Recent studies analysing data from 2000-2023 reveal that 80 per cent of research indicates significant reductions in staple...
What Prague’s pub-crawl ban means for tourism
The new legislation is a blow for travellers looking for cheap, booze-filled nights out. For a certain type of tourist, Prague has long been synonymous with cheap beer, mediaeval charm, and a night out you’ll definitely forget. In fact, for many British party-goers, Prague has become a rite of passage. An accessible land of frothy Pilsner and wallet-friendly drinks, the Czech capital, with its fairytale skyline and riverfront bars, has become...
