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Rural Women in STEM
Mismatch between aspirations and stream choices has been validated with ASER report findings. Low enrollment of rural girls in STEM related courses is a cause of concern.
Snowless Kashmir
The article discusses the lack of snowfall in Kashmir, India, during the winter of 2023-2024. This has had a significant impact on the region, affecting tourism, agriculture, and the environment.
High Child Marriages in West Bengal
A recent research published in the Lancet reported a general decline in child marriages across India, with the exception of four states.
Warming up to climate change
This article discusses the recent record-breaking temperatures of 2023 and the role of greenhouse gases in climate change. It aims to answer the question of why human emissions of greenhouse gases matter even though these gases occur naturally.
Higher Education in India
According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate for graduates in India is higher compared to numerous other developing countries, potentially due to a mismatch between their skills and the country’s job requirements.
Regulating India’s online gaming industry
The article argues that the rapidly growing Indian online gaming industry needs strict regulation, since it has ramifications on financial, social and political sectors of India.
India’s new hit-and-run law
Commercial drivers and transporters from states such as Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Punjab have organized demonstrations in opposition to the newly enacted law related to hit-and-run incidents.
Robust Revenues
The article revolves around India’s strong current performance in tax collection and its potential implications for fiscal consolidation and future tax reforms.
Are antibiotics over-prescribed in India?
A recent NCDC study found that over 50% of patients in tertiary care hospitals received antibiotics for prophylaxis, not treatment. This raises concerns about antibiotic overuse and the rise of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India.
Dense Fog in North India
In the final days of December and the initial few days of 2024, a thick fog enveloped a large portion of northern India.
Why international law matters
Recent war situations, from the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict to the invasion of Ukraine, demonstrate the crucial importance of international law in maintaining world order and promoting global peace.
A look at Project Tiger – 50 years on
As India completes 50 years of Project Tiger, the article paints a nuanced picture of India’s tiger conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges of balancing the needs of tigers with the needs of the people who share their habitat