Democracy needs to fight back

The Jan Lok Pal Bill has copious support but what intrigues the unbiased observer is the inconvenience caused to the common man that these protagonists claim to be a part of. Despite regular claims by Anna Hazare and his kin, day to day life in parts where protests took place was heavily disrupted.

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Source - http://www.primelookindia.com

Capital Punishment to hypocrisy

Post-independence, the number of death penalties bailed out has drastically contracted. Strangely, the past two decades have witnessed an unprecedented rise in the number of individuals that have been awarded this controversial entity of the Indian Judicial system but the number executed is a staggering antonym.

Indian flag and the State Emblem atop Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
Source - Mellisa Anthony Jones at en.wikipedia

The Hyped Walk

What was poised to be a walk symbolizing the liberation of women and their opposition to the stereotypical mindset of society resulted into a symposium of amateur photographers, hushed perverts, journalists, police officers and volunteers.

The slut walk arthat besharmi morcha 2011 fizzled under excessive media publicity and police cover. An event expecting over 1000 attendees had hardly one tenth the anticipated turnover.

The Admission Dilemma

Another season of adrenaline rush and dwindling emotions has culminated leaving behind scores satisfied and a greater number on the contrary.

The admission season is over and the tradition of advice and guidance coupled with self-styled career counselors has not left any untouched. The counseling phase is the most nerve wrecking chapter of student life yet. Fresh out of matriculation, young minds are blitzed with options and opinions that seem to shape their career paths.

A Sketchy Impression

Patna, once Patliputra has been marred by acuity as an improperly administered and perhaps the most under-privileged capital of North India. This article attempts to provide an insight and verify if the stereotypes pertaining to this city hold their ground.

Patna has a history of being one of the most prosperous cities ever to exist; Delhi has been the capital of our country during the British raj. Both Delhi and Patna are established on the banks of major rivers, yet there are glaring differences in the socio-economic-political conditions of the two cities.  

An Elephantine Encounter

Speeding on the Noida Link road, one is seldom expecting the most primitive means of mass transport. With the metro rail on one side and an ultra-modern flyover to the other, a docile yet prominent soul accompanied by two of its handlers is a delight for the young and elderly alike.

This article attempts to provide an account into the lives of the handlers and their beasts.

The Excursion

The transition from the centre of power to arguably one of the most underdeveloped capitals of the country is not as appalling as it seems. To be honest, it was a little hard to explain the reason for this journey to the circles I am accustomed to.