The other side of the beef ban
By Anna Lynn Tom In March?2015, the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Bill which banned the slaughter of cows, bulls, and bullocks in Maharashtra was given presidential assent by President Pranab?Mukherjee. A…
The dark side of advertising
Advertising agencies are overstepping boundaries and firmly entrenching social evils in our society, all for their personal benefits.
Law for the lawyers: An appraisal of the Advocates Act (Amendment) Bill, 2017
By Rupal Jaiswal The legal profession, once considered a noble and self-regulated profession, has raised several eyebrows in the recent past. The Bar Council of India has been unable to…
The Bitter Plight of India’s Small Farmers
By Moin Qazi As the world transitions from?Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to?Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?? which aim to end poverty and hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable…
Battling the caste system against all odds: Ambedkar and his legacy
The caste system in India has for long been a divisive force and needs to be eradicated if we hope for social progress.
The Maternity Benefits Bill and its implications for working mothers
The Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Bill has evoked varying responses from all quarters. However, a mix of socio-economic reforms, along with maternity benefits, can prove a panacea for India.