Posts

Showing posts from May, 2021

News Capsule for the Month of September 2026

-
Image
The following are the top news stories for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email address on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Beyond bridges, GIDA eyes a wider role in development of suburban islands.  Sex with minor wife can attract offence under POCSO Act; Muslim personal law no defence: Kerala High Court.  No extension for Behera; Ernakulam district collector given additional charge as KMRL MD.  Kerala CM rejects scholar's call to confine women at home, says women deserve equal space. He rejected Kanthapuram's remarks; 'That is a 19th-century argument'; cites Islamic history. Women not to be confined to homes or kitchens; KNM Markazudawa rebukes Aboobacker Musliyar's remarks. Woman identified in Palarivattom Onam pookalam vandalism case.  KT Jaleel backs Kanthapuram as remarks on women at public events spark row.  Kozhikode trader burnt to death in car; Petrol canister found a...
Post a Comment
Read more

Central Vista, India's New Parliament Complex- A need or a necessity or wastage?

-
Image
Central Vista grabbed political headlines just before the first wave of COVID-19 in 2020. It was when the BJP-led NDA govt decided to establish a new Parliament Complex in the heart of Delhi in Vijay Chowk, closer to India Gate. This was intended not only to replace the existing parliament building but also for a big complex with a lot of compartments and facilities. Now, in mid-2021, almost in the same month as the Modi Govt's second anniversary, it fell into a couple of controversies. This was amidst the fact that India is badly affected by the second wave and the govt is facing a lot of criticism calling out for the cancellation of this project. Let us examine more about this project and what it means to the govt, the politicians and the people at large.  Read Analysis of the First year of NDA 2.0.  Credits- Zee News  Features of Central Vista  Central Vista is not a mere project, it is a well-planned long-term one. It will replace the existing Parliament buildi...
3 comments
Location: Delhi, India
Read more

Reasons for India’s Second Wave of COVID-19

-
Image
For the past month, India is facing a massive healthcare crisis. Per day India reported up to 400,000 per day. Following are the main reasons for the Second Wave.  New strains of virus and mutations  Laxations after the first wave  Lifting of Lockdown restrictions  Improper vaccination strategy  Lack of preparations  Obsession of Indians with self medications Fake news Elections  Religious congregations Youthful/productive population Consequences of Second Wave  The collapse of healthcare infrastructure  Artificial shortage of healthcare equipment and tools Harder to flatten the curve  More lockdown and restrictions  Economic hardships  Read more in great detail- https://medium.com/illumination/indias-second-wave-of-covid-19-explained-42b5ed641b22?source=friends_link&sk=a92fa07fc529ed0d8cd10e718c78088c Salutation! A big salute to all the health workers, doctors, nurses, healthcare staff, scientists, govt. officers, hea...
Post a Comment
Read more