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Some Laws which Indians commonly violate everyday Knowingly or Unknowingly

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Law is the fundamental way in which a nation-state survives. But often some of these laws are ignored both by those who implement these laws and those who are bound to follow them. They are as follows: Walking and crossing the railway tracks This is something that is pretty common across railway lines across India. Whether it be crossing at the railway stations or walking on tracks outside the stations as well. But as expected, trespassing on railway property is a punishable offence under Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989.  Building bridges and escalators while completely ignoring the basic movement of people is to be blamed here. Similarly, entering railway platforms without a ticket is not allowed. Now you can book tickets using the Rail One App.  Jay Walking Jaywalking is a term unfamiliar to many but is very common in India and everyone ha explicitly done it. This means that you do not use designated zebra crossings for crossing the road. This is common in India due to...

Are we secular?

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#opinion Is India a Secular Country? The most common answer would be yes. This is because the Constitution says so. I don't want to disagree with that. There is another set of people who will claim that it is secular because the Hindus of the country didn't demand a theocratic nation. Although I will ask other questions that might make you rethink your conscience. Are we as a country secular? Beyond the Constitution, what keeps us secular? In recent days, both academic and social media discourse have been largely focused on what happened to India's secularism. Is it still alive and relevant, or has Modi's Hindutva overshadowed it through his majoritarian policies? It is peculiar to see that this discussion is only echoing in the left-liberal echo chambers, which have always been opposed to PM Modi since 2013. This is amidst the fact that many states in India still have state-controlled temples, and no secularism discourse talks about it. The death of secularism has been...

Sports and Politics- Convergences and Divergences- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Sports have always been an exciting topic for everyone to talk about. It doesn't merely represent entertainment; rather, it has transcended beyond external influences and power politics. Countries, governments, corporations, etc., aim to use it primarily as a lucrative avenue and a means to project power. Furthermore, while sports have historically had a Eurocentric origin, they have evolved into more than just a pastime for many, including countries in the Global South. Beyond being a source of entertainment and a lifestyle choice, sports have emerged as a significant career option. Undoubtedly, it has the transformative power to shape and change people's lives. This podcast episode will dive into all these topics directly from the expert on all these topics.  About The Guest  Alan Bince is a Neuroscience PhD candidate working at Maastricht University, the Netherlands. Growing up in the UAE, his passion for sports started at a very you...

News Capsule for the Month of February 2024

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Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  2021 murder case of Kerala BJP leader, in which 15 got a death sentence.  Eight urban health centres are to be open on February 6th. Govt to proceed with K-Rail and Kozhikode, TVM Light Metro projects. Days since the assistant public prosecutor's suicide, the probe has made no progress.  Papanasam Beach in Varkala is featured among the world's best 100 beaches.  The Kerala music festival was cancelled on the eve of kick-off.  HC orders probe against Guruvayur Elephant camp, action against mahouts who beat elephants. Celebrities among customers, and foreign drugs inflow into Kochi. HC discourages defection.  LDF declares candidates in all 20 constituencies.  State to form an inter-state panel to monitor the movement of wild animals across state border...