Traumatic events are a major cause of psychiatric illnesses, especially PTSD. According to World Prison Brief, the percentage of prison population, including pre-trial detainees and remand prisoners, in India as of December 31st, 2017 is a startling 68.5%. To say that incarceration worsens the mental framework of most criminals is an understatement. In what ways does prison hamper the psychiatric wellness of a person? Let’s find out.
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The debate on whether there is any distinction between Dalit representations when authored by a Dalit person versus when originating from a non-Dalit writer is a prominent one. Are non Dalit writers invariably blind to some ways in which Dalits face humiliation in their daily lives? Should Dalit literature include work only by Dalit authors? Where does this age-old discussion lead us? Read more to find out. Marking the birth anniversary of the eminent Dalit activist, Namdeo Dhasal we present this article on the history of Dalit literature in India.
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India is a land of diverse geography and culture, which explains the rich and complex diversity in its cuisine. The food cultures in India are extremely diverse on the behest that every state and each major city within that state has a local speciality. Today we shall have a look at what are the tastes of Uttar Pradesh.
Grab your purses because you will surely wish to eat one of these mouth-watering delicacies once you read this article!
Today, Theyyam is the remnant of a bygone era when hierarchies were completely
alien; where people, animals and birds equally coexisted. What makes it central to Kerala’s
socio-cultural fabric is its treatment of caste. This art form is where ‘untouchables’ become
Gods.
The aura of politics in India has been tarnished due to a pile of reasons. Hence, politics is always under a contemptuous and dark gaze. For a good number of people, it’s almost a lost case. But…hold on. Hope is not lost yet. Generation Z is not a lost case. there are people like Chandrani Murmu who have the potential to lead our constitution onto the right path. On this Constitution Day we can try to reshape our perspective of politics and maybe fire up the spark of getting into this field.
Click on the link below and read through how the journey of India’s youngest MP provides us a refreshing take on ways of politics.
We have moved from an age where information was scarce and inaccessible, to one where there is an excess of it. In a post-truth world, the truth is what you want it to be and the internet has made facts irrelevant. Everyone has an opinion. Having integrity and being ethical, two extremely significant qualities of a journalist seem rare now. How objective is Indian journalism today? Let’s find out.
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