India Responsible for Climate Change? Not as Much as You Think
In an article in the UK’s Financial Times on November 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s long-standing position on climate change and the principle of ‘differentiated responsibilities’.
So what is India’s share of the global warming burden? Where do we stand when it comes to carbon dioxide emissions?
Chennai Sinks Again, Met Department Predicts Very Heavy Rains
Heavy rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, and neighbouring Puducherry, disrupting flight movement and leaving several areas inundated. The forecast for tomorrow is bleak, with the weather office predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall for Tamil Nadu, especially over the northern districts of Chennai, Tiruvallur, and Kancheepuram. Read more.
Gujarat High Court Puts More Women in Danger of Dowry Violence
On 24 November, 2015, the Justice JB Pardiwala has said that an abusive mother-in-law has committed a “moral” offence in abusing her daughter-in-law which does not attract the Dowry Prohibition Act or Section 498A of the IPC. Read to know how that judgement has put more women in danger of dowry related violence.
Living With HIV: Two Moving Stories of Grit and Hope
Being HIV positive is no longer a death sentence. With the advances that medical science is making, ‘positive’ patients can live at par with negative people. Read Jyoti Dhawale and Vennila’s stories on living with HIV.
How to Challenge ISIS Propaganda? Indonesia Shows the Way
A powerful ideological challenge is being posed to the ISIS by the Nahdlatul Ulama, a Muslim organisation from Indonesia. Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world, and it’s fighting ISIS’ horrifying interpretation of Islam. Read more.
Five-Year Tenure for RAW Chief: Brainchild of a Woolly Head
One hears on the grapevine that the government is considering giving a fixed tenure of five years to the RAW chief so that our long term strategic direction does not get deviated by political instability and bureaucratic meddling. How does that benefit IAS bureaucracy?
Celebs Who Got It ‘Right’ and ‘Wrong’ at the Style Awards
What are Bollywood superstars are wearing to the style awards. Is it gorgeous or a faux pas? Check it out for yourself!
This Year’s Pirelli Calendar is Sexier Than Ever
It is safe to say that this year’s Pirelli calendar is unlike anything they’ve produced so far. In an attempt to photograph women as they are, sans pretence, Pirelli shifted gears and roped in the doyen of photography, Annie Leibovitz who effected a dramatic shift in both subject and aesthetic.
This Cool Animated Global Carbon Map Can Add to Your Perspective
There’s a big climate change debate going on in Paris and a map can help you make sense of who stands where. Check it out!
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