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WATCH: Rape – It’s Time To Stop Blaming The Victim

As rape cases continue to rise in India, and the number of comments blaming the victims for these rapes rises even faster, one has to wonder what it’s going to take for even the country’s top politicians and governm...

by Priyanka Mogul

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South Asia Shining in Some Ways, Suffering in Others

The countries in South Asia may be thriving economically, but the region must work together to tackle the problems of poverty, gender inequality and climate change, according to experts at the recent South Asia Economic Summit...

by Rezwan Ul

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The Diplomatic Crisis Between India And Italy: Grey Areas In International Law

As the second anniversary of the tragic event that took place on February 15th 2012 is approaching; the diplomatic crisis between Italy and India still has yet to be resolved. The case of the two marines, Mr Girone and Mr Lato...

by Anna Lazzarin

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Punching The South Asian Stereotype

‘So, you’re here to sign up for Muay Thai classes?’ We nodded together with expressions of apprehension yet excitement. ‘… And you’re both from India?’ X interjected with a bit of a chuckle, ‘Not quite, I’m ...

by Abhisvara Sinha

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Is South Africa the Odd BRIC Out?

The 5th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) Summit held in Durban kicks off today and there is a sense of anticipation in the air. The thought of the major emerging economies binding together to create a super...

by Kamleshan Pillay

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Are Indians Killing Their Tourism Industry? A Rise In Incidences Involving Crimes Against Tourists Suggests So

How safe are western tourists in India? This is a question which does not have a black and white answer – yet ignoring this question also means ignoring the tourism business, and of course, giving credence to India̵...

by Chirag Sutar

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Reforming Juvenile: Reforming Juvenile Shelter Homes

Since the juvenile delinquent, of the nearly ten month-old Delhi Gang rape case, was found guilty on charges of rape and murder, and thereby sent to a correctional home for three years, questions have been raised about the na...

by Arpita Mitra

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India: Heart of Darkness

Alas! We have lost our heart – not to love; but to misogyny, bigotry, and every other form of degraded thinking that an abjectly insecure patriarchal system drills into us day in day out. It is, after all, this very societal ...

by Preetam Sengupta

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The Free Market, Is It Truly Free?

Less than thirty years ago, much of the world was divided into two power blocs who were diametrically opposed to each other in both ideological and economic terms. On one side, the communist governance and command economy of th...

by Simon Fraser

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WATCH: Rape – It’s Time To Stop Blaming The Victim

South Asia Shining in Some Ways, Suffering in Others

The Diplomatic Crisis Between India And Italy: Grey Areas In International Law

Punching The South Asian Stereotype

Is South Africa the Odd BRIC Out?

Are Indians Killing Their Tourism Industry? A Rise In Incidences Involving Crimes Against Tourists Suggests So

Reforming Juvenile: Reforming Juvenile Shelter Homes

India: Heart of Darkness

The Free Market, Is It Truly Free?

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