Universal Basic Income

The pandemic has caused unprecedented crises and disruption around the world. It has caused the greatest pain to those already most at risk, creating hardship and unease among low-income families and micro-businesses. Existing inequalities have been exposed and new ones created. The crisis has once again brought the idea of Universal Basic Income (RBI) to…

PROSTITUTION- PART II

Legalization of Prostitution: Prostitution is considered a taboo in India and is not discussed openly and a topic frequently frowned upon, unlike talking about sex, people tend to avoid discussing about it. However, it poses a huge threat to the fabric and culture of Indian society for its role in weakening the institution of relationships,…

Role of PIL in Environment Protection

Public Interest Litigation (PIL) means litigation filed in a court of law for the protection of “Public Interest”, such as• ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION,• TERRORISM,• ROAD SAFETY,• MAINTENANCE OF HERITAGE AND CULTURE,• FOOD ADULTERATION,• ATROCITIES ON WOMEN• DISTURBANCE OF ECOLOGICAL BALANCE,• CONSTRUCTIONAL HAZARDS etc.So, any matter where the interest of public at large is affected can be…

CHILD TRAFFICKING IN INDIA : REALITIES AND REALIZATION

The process of illegal transporting and transfer below the age of 18 years for the purpose of exploitation is known as Child Trafficking.                                                                                This problem is prevalent in most developing countries due to porous borders and weak domestic laws to counter the issue. There are various causes of child trafficking like lack of employment, poverty,…

GENETIC MODIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENT

“Don’t eat processed food, refined food but rather organic food from the earth – nothing with genetically – modified ingredients.” GENETIC MODIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENT Plants, animals or microorganisms that are modified through genetic engineering are termed genetically changed organisms or GMOs. If a genetic material from another species is supplemental to the host, the ensuing…

Coronavirus Third Wave

With Covid-19 cases steadily declining and states embracing unlocking, a possible third wave has entered in scientific and public discourse. If a third wave of the pandemic hits India, its impact will largely depend on vaccination coverage, which scientists have emphasised in their finding. Is a third wave of Covid-19 expected in India ? New…