Germaphobe or not, carrying a hand sanitiser wherever we go has become a norm. This habit which slowly turns into an obsession, so much so, it defeats the whole point of keeping ourselves away from any disease making us more vulnerable. While getting rid of bad bacteria and germs that usually feast on our skin […]
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When The ‘Voting Ink’ Suddenly Vanishes From The Fingers Of The Voters…
The revelation could have far-reaching implications as the “indelible” ink is meant to ensure that a voter can vote only once. Many people during the first phase of polling claimed that the “indelible” ink applied to mark the index finger of the voter immediately after casting their vote could be removed just by applying some […]
Why The Cruel ‘Kafeels’ Of Saudi Arabia Targeting Gullible ‘Women’ From Hyderabad?
When Iliyaz Begum left for Saudi Arabia in 2016 to work as a khadama (housemaid), she never imagined that she would be returning home on a wheelchair. When her employer’s attempts to sexually harass her failed, she was pushed from the second floor of the building. “It was the worst decision of my life. I […]
World’s Biggest ‘Democratic Elections’ Has ‘No Place’ For ‘Women’!
World’s biggest democratic elections are yet another proof that we live in a “man’s world.” Less than 8% of the total 1,271 candidates contesting the first phase of India’s general election are women. Polls to elect India’s new Lok Sabha began today (April 11) with 91 constituencies across 20 states going to the polling booth. Elections […]
Why ‘Women Prisoners’ Treated Differently From Men In India Jails?
A gender-specific approach is not only more cost-effective but has a positive effect on reoffending rates. Women constitute a clear minority in the prison estate – not just in India, but all over the world. On a global scale, women constitute 6.9% of the total prison population. In India, it is 4.3%. As per the […]
Trade Bodies Allege Pharmacies Sell ‘Some Medicines’ Upto 2000% Premium Rates In Telangana
Trade body president claims proof of huge discrepancy in parmacy medicines and allied medical aids in Telangana despite stringent laws. Some life-saving drugs and generic medicines are sold at Maximum Retail Price (MRP), which is a whopping 500% to 2,000% more than the wholesale price. Sounds incredible? But it’s true, claims P.R. Somani, founder president, […]