Blogs
Beggary: causes, consequences and solution
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min
Begging refers to asking other people honestly for something one needs. Wait a minute! isn’t it the same as beggary? Well, it is a bit different term wise ........... writes Smridhi Nangia
The Battle to end the obsession with lighter skin
9
min
One should be able to strongly believe in their inner strength and hard work rather than such notions which make them doubt their capabilities because of their complexion.
INCREASING YOUTH SUICIDES
6
min
Depression, bullying, being a victim of sexual assault, addiction, alienation due to sexual orientation, self-destructive behavior, domestic violence is the primary trigger points for the suicide of adolescents. Teenagers and students with such signs need immediate professional help like counseling.
CHILD ABUSE
5
min
In the end, I would conclude by saying that childhood is the most wonderful time of one's life, and it is believed that God dwells in the heart of a kid. Abusing a kid is an act of disrespecting the God you claim to believe in. Because a child's heart is tender and devoid of all types of cares and fears, even minor misbehaviour with him makes an indelible imprint on his/her mind.
Homophobia- the horrific lives of the Indian Queer
9
min
The violence, the discrimination seems to have to no end. But it is not indestructible. It can be conquered if we all pledge to educate ourselves and at least try to understand where these people come from. Knowing them, one thing is for sure, the lgbtq community knows that it is difficult if not impossible to understand what they feel and why they feel, but the least they could expect is to have the freedom to choose what they feel is right by them.
Why are civil wars the worst kind of conflict a country can experience?
9
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The structural aspects of intrastate conflict present clear barriers to a negotiated settlement, but even in the cases where it has been reached, it has rarely succeeded in putting a decisive end to the war. As long as the root causes of civil war: insecurity, poverty, overpopulation, political exclusion as well as the legacy of atrocities and cultures of violence, are not addressed, violence continues, even if it mutates into different forms and occurs between different parties.
DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT ARE NOT CONTRADICTING PARADIGMS
8
min
Policymakers and rulers need to acknowledge that there should be a change in the perspective towards development. It is the only way to figure out the solution between economic growth and environmental sustainability.
INNOVATION AND TRADITION
7
min
Though it seems paradoxical, innovation can play an important role in staying true to business and product heritage. If businesses can keep pace with current trends and meet modern demands through innovation, they will gain both the means and the capital to preserve the most valued aspects of their heritage. Many highly successful companies have modernized aspects of their business structures and production processes while still staying true to their roots in critical areas.
OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION
6
min
Open book examinations can restore the true meaning of the word education for both teachers and students. It is true that it will take some time and effort on the part of students and teachers to adapt themselves to the demands of open book examinations. But the changes will be inevitable.
UNDERSTANDING THE LIFE OF INDIAN TRIBALS AND THEIR ISSUES
8
min
Approximately, tribal communities constitute 8.6% of the Indian population. There are still many tribal groups that are not officially recognized as a scheduled tribe (ST). Not many of us know the problems they have to face for their daily basic needs. They are the most fragile and vulnerable community in our country. They don’t have basic amenities like healthcare, primary education, sanitation, etc. Due to isolated demographic conditions, they often fail to receive the schemes implemented for them by the government.
HOW PLASTIC IS KILLING OUR PLANET
5
min
Even though it has become increasingly difficult to avoid constant exposure to plastic, it is important to make a real effort. Not only will reducing our plastic use benefit our planet, but it can also prevent important health issues. Children, especially, are typically the first potential victims of plastic's negative effects.
Rape Culture and Victim Blaming
7
min
The picture painted in our mind right now is horrible! The state of violence against women is so dire. Women say they have no idea how they are supposed to assure their parents and family when they themselves are not sure if they will come back home safely or if they will become a victim to a young man who feels entitled to every beautiful woman.
Prevention of Climate Change
9
min
While ice-free summers are expected to be rare at 1.5 °C (2.7 °F) degrees of warming, they are set to occur once every three to ten years at a warming level of 2.0 °C (3.6 °F).
Ways that fast fashion is harmful
10
min
Fast fashion accounts for 10% of all carbon emissions in the world and is the second largest industry when it comes to pollution behind the oil industry. ... Fast fashion is a major factor in the destruction and pollution of the environment. Thus, pollution is just one of the negative effects of fast fashion
Importance of hands-on skill based education in schools
9
min
In addition to evaluating the school’s curriculum and asking questions during the admissions process, parents should also keep an eye out for schools that embrace Maker Education, which encourages learning through doing and offers many other benefits similar to hands-on education.
Plogging
8
min
Plogging is the new hot and environmentally friendly fitness trend which is buzzing around the world. It is a combination of jogging and picking up litter.
Communication gap in organisation
6
min
In an organisation, the ‘gap’ can prove to be a crucial thing between effective functioning and haywire execution. Communication that is ineffective leads to a gap at the workplace and can cause serious problems down the line, if ignored.
JUVENILE DELINQUENCIES IN INDIA
9
min
Juvenile means children who have not yet become major/ reached the age of adulthood.
Delinquency is a kind of sociopathic behavior. When there is an aberration from the course of social life, his behavior is called delinquency.
Thus, Juvenile delinquency is elucidated as an individual under 18 years of age who fails to abide by the laws.
In simple words, juvenile delinquency is an offensive behavior by a juvenile below an age specified by statute.
Alarming situation of Inflation in India
9
min
In his book “General Theory on Employment, Interest, Money”, British Economist J.M. Keynes said, “When the economy is functioning at full employment, aggregate supply will match aggregate demand.” At this equilibrium, we’ll have ‘General Price Level’. Any increase in this level will cause Inflation and decrease in this level would cause Deflation. Inflation is defined as the rise in general prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time whereas Deflation is the inverse of the above definition.
Preservation of Cultural Heritage
9
min
Cultural Heritage is an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. The concept of cultural heritage is the legacy of the physical artifacts (buildings, monuments, works of art, written texts) and the intangible attributes (folklore, traditions, language) of a group or society that are inherited from past generations, maintained in the present and bestowed for the benefit of future generations.
ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE
4
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Health is wealth. It is more important than the wealth we have. According to the World health Organization, “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
CBFC AND CINEMATOGRAPH
3
min
Censorship has been a highly debated topic for a long time ever since the inception of visual acts. Thus,
it has been commonly defined as an act or a mechanism that establishes a system of restrictions over
public expression of ideas, opinions, and conceptions.
Terrorism and its global effect
4
min
Terrorism is an act, which aims to create
fear among ordinary people by illegal means. It is a threat to
humanity.
THE CONCEPT OF MATERIALISM
4
min
Materialism, also known as philosophical
monism, is a philosophical theory which lays
great emphasis on the matter in one way or
the other.