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Religious Processions Block Indian Roads All The Time, But Whose Fault Is It?
A boy boarded a bus from his hometown (Ara) to Patna at six in the evening. The bus ran smoothly – until it approached a bridge. Son, a river which traverses through southwestern Bihar and has now...
View ArticleThe Disclosure Of Lobbying Activities’ Bill, 2015: An Antidote To Corruption?
For long, legalising lobbying as a profession has been debated in India. Lobbying has undoubtedly been a controversial topic in modern-day democracy. It is said that lobbying might further the ideals...
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Adhering To Traffic Rules Is The Responsibility of Every Citizen Not Just The...
India has the second largest road network in the world and accounts for 10% of the worldwide road fatalities. The rules and regulations are made for the safety and security of citizens and by adhering...
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The Reservation For Economically Weak: Issues And Contradictions
This winter session of the Indian Parliament approved a new reservation policy, with the passing of the Constitution (124 Amendment) Bill, 2019, to reserve 10% seats for economically weaker sections of...
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Are We Doing Our Part To Eradicate Child Labour?
There are 1.01 crore children between the ages of 5-14 being made to work as child labourers in India, as per Government of India’s Children In India 2018 report based on Census 2011 data. The ILO...
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At 2am, Our Cab Driver Was Too Distracted By A Map To Watch Where He Was Going
As I stood shivering on the side of the road, barely registering a lorry honking somewhere near an underpass, I was still trying to make sense of what had happened. There was a rough gap in my memory...
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The Only Reason I Survived Being Run Over By A Bus Was Luck
September 12, 2011. I was waiting for a bus back home from college at my usual Siri Fort stop on the BRT (back when it still existed) in Delhi. After having spent 3 hours at dance practice and in no...
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“शिकायत मुहब्बत का दिन मनाने से नहीं, उस दिन के नाम पर व्यापार से है”
साल का दूसरा महीना चल रहा हो और प्यार, मुहब्बत, इश्क की बात ना हो तो कुछ अधूरा-अधूरा ज़रूर लग सकता है। फरवरी मतलब मुहब्बत का महीना, जहां वैलेंटाइन वीक और वैलेंटाइन डे को इश्क करने वाले प्यार के हफ्ते...
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How Bystander Intervention Can Reduce Road Related Deaths
On the 7th of January, Ramesh*, a businessman from Telangana, and his friend Krishna* were on their way to meet a friend in their hometown of Warangal. There were a group of pedestrians who had safely...
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A Senior Citizen And An 8-Year-Old Share How Safe They Feel On Indian Roads
Road safety is a critical issue in today’s world, and it needs to be addressed at every level. In India, about one lakh people still lose their lives every year in road accidents. Along with the loss...
View ArticleThe 10% Reservation Bill Has Been Dubbed Unconstitutional, But Here Are Its...
Whether a tactical masterstroke or a political gimmick, the recently passed bill for 10% reservation to economically weaker upper castes doesn’t really stand for the objective it should serve. The...
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At 24 Years, I Haven’t Yet Tried Stepping Out Of My Apartment Alone. Here’s Why.
My name is Vinayana Khurana, and I’m a postgraduate student from University of Delhi. I am a woman with disability. I have cerebral palsy, but that is not my identity – I am much more than that. I am a...
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If You Answer Work Emails After 9PM, This Is What It’s Doing To Your Mental...
With the advent of digital and communication technology, an average worker can work directly from their smartphone. According to the report released by the World Economic Forum, the proportion of...
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Want To Put An End To Domestic Violence? First Stop Normalizing Patriarchy
India is pretty much the nation of contradictions; it is the face of development, and ironically also the face of poverty and malnutrition. Unfortunately, there is an ailment that is rampant in the...
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Why Does The Parliament Feel So Threatened By The Women’s Reservation Bill?
We are living in an era where slogans like, Bhartiya naari padey sab par bhaari, (An Indian woman is enough to tackle everyone) are quite common. Women these days are considered as an epitome of...
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This Is Why I Think Jaywalking In DU’s North Campus Is A Two-Way Problem
North Campus is like a microcosm of a city where you can find anything from Starbucks to Sudama ki chai at walking distance, making e-ricks one of the most popular source of commuting. The traffic at...
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A Tale Of Treacherous Tracks: Why Safe Roads Are Essential In Residential Areas
Every day, when I wake up, I put on my socks and sports shoes and go for a run. I live in a residential colony near the North Campus of Delhi University and I love going for a run. I get to breathe in...
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How Many Deaths Will It Take For Us To Improve Road Safety In India?
Of Screamin’ Tires And Bustin’ Glass There in the road, up straight ahead A car was stalled, the engine was dead I couldn’t stop, so I swerved to the right I’ll never forget the sound that night The...
View ArticleWomen Need To Stop Being Mean To Each Other
“Aurat hi Aurat ki Dushman hoti hai!!(Women are each others’ enemy)” is a very common phrase that we all encounter every now and then. In fact, it’s not something rare to see how women demean each...
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What Heavy Traffic And Road Accidents Are Doing To Your Mental Health
I came to Delhi in 2010 and was duly welcomed by the heavy traffic of the Capital, which left me awestruck. The fast-track lives of the people in the city was completely new for a guy who grew up in a...
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