Why Rapes Continue to Occur in India Despite Vociferous Protests?
WEB4 days ago · Nationwide protests against the brutal killing of a 31-year-old medical student on August 9 in Kolkata echoed our collective anguish over a yet another rape-and-murder case in the country. Even then, justice continues to elude the victim’s family as the politics, intrigue, and conspiracy surrounding this crime deepen every passing day.
South America on fire | NewsClick
WEB3 days ago · More than 300,000 fires have been reported so far in 2024 across South America. The blazes have displaced hundreds and killed several. The causes of this tragedy must be sought in deep geopolitical injustices. Fires in Córdoba, Argentina have been raging for the past month. Photo: Córdoba Government.
‘Tram’ Can’t be Separated From Kolkata’s Cultural Identity
WEB3 days ago · Recently, the West Bengal government’s decision to withdraw the 150-year-old tram-car service from Kolkata’s roads has raised serious concern among a large section of citizens. Tram and environment lovers have decided to hit the streets in protest against the unilateral decision to withdraw trams without any consultation with the stakeholders.
Bihar: Amid Worsening Flood Situation, Hundreds of Affected …
WEB3 days ago · Slogan-shouting villagers blocked the railway track in Supaul for hours, demanding food, water and milk. Thousands are stranded across the affected districts. File photo of Bihar floods. Patna: Amid reports of the flood situation in North Bihar worsening on Monday after the breach of seven ...
Kenya’s Students Reject New Funding Model | NewsClick
WEB5 days ago · Under the new funding scheme, students are divided into five income brackets. The poorest, in Band 1, are promised the most help—70% scholarships, 25% loans, and an additional maintenance loan. But students in higher bands face dwindling support, with more reliance on family contributions, and increasing debt burdens.
Pan-African Resistance Against Imperialism Grows | NewsClick
WEB3 days ago · Now Burkina Faso has taken its anti-imperialism a step further by nationalising two of its gold mines which had originally been with the Endeavour Mining company of Britain. Burkina Faso is supposed to be the 13th largest gold producer in the world, its annual gold production being 100 tonnes or about $6 billion at current world prices.
Odisha: Belghar Sanctuary, the Smiling Queen of Nature in …
WEB3 days ago · The Belghar Sanctuary is located in Kandhamal district, about 158 km away from the city of Phulbani in Odisha. The sanctuary covers a huge area of 16,174,46 acres. The heights were unforgiving and inherent risks were making the trip nothing less than an arduous. Anyhow, the vehicle was just roaring up.
Uttarakhand: ‘Reverse Love Jehad’ Case Spurs Communal Tension …
WEB5 days ago · Dehradun: A case of ‘Reverse Love Jehad’ has led to heightened communal tension in Doon valley since Thursday night with members of the Right-wing Hindu groups affiliated with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party/Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh blocking the main Clock Tower (Ghantaghar) road in the city, seeking release of a Bajrang Dal leader …
Haryana: How ‘Kisan, Jawan, Pehelwan’ Are Shaping Electoral …
WEB4 days ago · After ruling Haryana for 10 years, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on the backfoot in the state. During the ongoing election campaign (voting is on October 5), the party is facing the massive wrath of kisan (farmers), jawan (youth) and pehelwan (wrestlers).. The harsh and unprecedented punitive measures taken against farmers …
Molecular Pharma in Breast Milk: The Path Ahead | NewsClick
WEB5 days ago · Researchers at Lund University, Sweden, discovered that a molecular complex formed by alpha-lactalbumin and oleic acid, two components of breast milk, was a potent cytotoxin against lung carcinoma cancer cells. The molecule was christened HAMLET.