IntroductionFeeling down, irritable, or just not quite like yourself lately? You're not alone. With the stresses of modern life, fluctuating moods are more common than ever. Fortunately, n… Read More
By Sanjeev Kumar* In a Press Conference held at the Press Club of India, New Delhi, many advocates, journalists, and social activists expressed concern for the alarming number of deaths… Read More
Supreme Court of India Judgments on Animals
There have been several significant judgments by the Supreme Court of India regarding animal rights and welfare. Here are a few notable cases:… Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently, in a campaign speech, misquoted former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's comments from a December 2006 speech, misleadingly claiming that the Congress le… Read More
Context: While transition to city life might have weakened some structures of caste oppression, they have morphed through language, state sanction and policy, and have evolved to allow caste… Read More
On April 30, 1947, a powerful right was given to Indian citizens via unanimous decision. Often referred to as the bedrock of the Constitution is the Fundamental Right to Life and Personal Li… Read More
Not only can AI solve many business problems, but the technology also holds promise for resolving various societal issues.
On his recent visit to India, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates ad… Read More
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed a program marking nationwide outreach for credit support to disadvantaged sections via video conferencing today. The Prime Minister launched… Read More
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122 suicides from 2014 to 2021 – Students of ST, ST and OBC communities
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Navigating the Grey Market: Urban Scavenging and Resource Acquisition Post-Disaster
Imagine this: a catastrophic event has just occurred. The power grid is down, stores are closed, and resou… Read More
The Ministry of Science and Technology announced India’s first septic tank cleaning robot, Homosep Atom in a step towards eliminating manual scavenging and implementing the Swachhata A… Read More
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the Delhi government in response to a petition challenging several sections of the Manual Scavengers and their Rehabili… Read More
Sridhar Vembu is a standout figure in the world of tech business. He's the founder and CEO of Zoho Corporation, known for his fresh ideas and bold moves. Vembu's way of doing things is diffe… Read More
In Fallout 4, the ability to assign workers efficiently in your settlements is key to optimizing your resource production and defense capabilities. By strategically assigning tasks to your s… Read More
Table of Contents
A Mere Vatan Ke Logon: The Unsung Heroes of Our Nation
The Everyday Heroes
Challenges and Struggles
Impact on Society
Examples of Unsung Heroes
1. Bezwada Wilson – F… Read More
Bengaluru, Jan 31 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday warned of strict legal action if anyone is found engaging any individual in manual scavenging, while saying there… Read More
Chennai, Feb 9 (IANS) Dalit activists have taken up the case of a 37-year-old Dalit man being asphyxiated to death while cleaning a septic tank in an apartment building at Kannabiraman stree… Read More
Pogodina Natalia / Shutterstock.comFish is often touted as a healthy dietary choice due to its lean protein, high levels of omega-3s, and plentiful vitamins and minerals. It is also commonly… Read More
Genrobotics: A Pioneer in Robotic Solutions for Sanitation and Social Impact – Sanitation is one of the most essential and basic needs of any society, as it directly affects the health… Read More
Context: Indore and Surat were named the joint winners of the cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023.
About Swachh Survekshan Awards (SSAs) : Urban
Launched in: 2016… Read More
Solinas: A Startup that is Revolutionizing the Pipeline and Sanitation Industry with Robotics and AI – Water is essential for life, but it is also a scarce and precious resource that n… Read More
Context: Ministry of Home Affairs which is the nodal ministry for administration of FCRA Act registered 1,111 NGOs and associations enabling them to receive foreign donations. This is the hi… Read More
New Delhi, Dec 19 (PTI) Thirty-eight districts are yet to declared themselves manual scavenging-free, according to official data. Responding to a question in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for… Read More
Context: Supreme Court of India found that prison manuals in more than 10 States, including Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, continue to have provision… Read More
Do filmein mujhey harr haal mein dekhni thi Toronto mein. Miyazaki ki The Boy and The Heron, Ava DuVernay ki Origin. Kaafi perspective-altering experiences. Dono.
Aaj let’s talk abo… Read More
The court was hearing a series of pleas, that stand disposed of now, seeking the strict enforcement of the provisions of the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabili… Read More
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday that the Supreme Court is constantly working to ensure that legal processes become easier and simplified so that citizens do not langui… Read More
Eradicate manual scavenging , SC tells Centre and States Context The Supreme Court declared on Friday that, even ten years after the cruel practice of manual scavenging was outlawed, c… Read More
While expressing deep concern over the increasing number of deaths due to manual cleaning of sewers in India, the Supreme Court said that “the unforgettable annals of our history not… Read More
The Supreme Court of India said on Friday that a compensation of Rs. 30 lakh will be paid to the kin of manual scavengers if they die during the cleaning process.
It also announced a comp… Read More
By Bezwada Wilson* It is unfortunate that the Government of India (GoI) has once again lied on the deaths in sewer and septic tanks. How can the government claim that there is no manual… Read More
So, you’ve just unpacked your cool VooPoo Drag X Pro, and you might be wondering, ‘How can I use this thing to the max?’ Well, I’ve been there, done that, and I&rsquo… Read More
It’s no secret that Starfield — out now on PC and Xbox Series S/X — is hands down one of the most monumental game launches of the year. For Bethesda, it’s a gamble… Read More
IAS Officers Who Made Inida Proud: Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers have consistently made India proud through their exemplary service and contributions to the nation. These indi… Read More
By India Legal Bureau
On India’s 77th Independence Day, the country lost a very special social activist who fought for the rights of people at the very bottom of the social pyramid… Read More
Daily Current Affairs 17th August 2023
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An Indo-Jewish cultural heritage square (arena) has been opened in Israel.
To honor and celebrate India’s 77th Independence Da… Read More