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Reservation and Religion, Key Constitutional Issues

This remark came during the hearing of appeals challenging the Calcutta High Court's decision to invalidate reservations granted to 77 communities, primarily from the Muslim community, under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category. Calcutta High Court Decision (2024) On May...

World’s Richest Families 2024

The World’s Richest Families 2024 list highlights the staggering wealth amassed by global dynasties. The Walton family, owners of Walmart, reclaimed the top position with an astounding fortune of $432.4 billion. Let’s dive into the top five families and notable...

Levy a higher GST rate on Tobacco, Sugared Beverages

Over the past seven years since GST’s introduction, no significant increases in GST rates have been made on harmful products like tobacco and sugar-sweetened beverages. Only two minor hikes in National Calamity Contingent Duties (NCCD) on tobacco occurred. This lack...

VIRAASAT Sari Festival 2024, Key Highlights and Significance

The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is all set to organize the third edition of the VIRAASAT Sari Festival 2024 from December 15 to December 28, 2024, at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. This much-anticipated event celebrates the richness...

Hydroxymethanesulphonate

According to a recent study, hydroxymethanesulphonate, a secondary aerosol forming in cold urban areas like Fairbanks, Alaska, is reshaping our understanding of aerosol chemistry in extreme conditions and its impact on air quality. About Hydroxymethanesulphonate It is a secondary aerosol,...

Gati Shakti Vishvavidyalaya (GSV)

In a significant stride towards enhancing India’s defence capabilities, Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Navy. The partnership, established on December 16, 2024, in New Delhi, aims to revolutionize logistics-related education,...

Could the POSH Act apply to Political Parties?

The court directed to first approach the Election Commission of India (ECI) as they were the competent authority “to prevail upon the recognised political parties for creation of an in-house mechanism to deal with complaints of sexual harassment” in a...

The Digital Frontier of Inequality

 India's Digital Landscape Mobile Connections: 1.18 billion Internet Users: 700 million Smartphones: 600 million Gender Inclusion: Women hold 55.6% of the accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). Rural Internet Penetration: 20% higher than urban areas (2021 Nielsen...

Mirror life: a Deadly Geometry

Recently an international group of scientists published a 300-page technical report and a commentary in the journal Science warning against efforts to build mirror life. What is Chirality? Chirality refers to the property of objects or molecules having a handedness...

National Pensioners Day in India 2024, Honoring Retirees

National Pensioners Day, observed on December 17 every year, serves as a reminder of the significant strides made in securing dignity and equality for pensioners in India. This day honors the struggles and sacrifices of individuals who have contributed to...