National Issues
In this section, we update National issues that permeate at all levels and pose positive or negative impact on the lives of Educated Middle Class.
India Stands High in the List of Most Corrupted Nations
Transparency International, a Berlin based anti-corruption agency, has conducted a study called ‘Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index’ trends on corruption across the world. The study was conducted in 2011 and has ranked 183 countries based on the perceived levels of corruption in public sector. The ranks of various countries are based on the scores... »
Government Should Forcibly Discourage Smoking: Amartya Sen
During the second foundation lecture of Cancer Foundation of India, Nobel Laureate, Prof. Amartya Sen said that the government should forcibly discourage smoking in India. He also said that though the smokers have a personal liberty for deciding on their habit, the habit causes harm to others and hence, it should be discouraged. By... »
3 Persons Arrested for Illegal Selling of Ganja
Another incident, in which 3 marijuana drug peddlers got arrested, reinforces the fact that the city is becoming the obvious destination for peddling of contrabands. These three marijuana peddlers were recently booked under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act by the city police. One of the victims was caught at his residence in... »
One of the Biggest Cocaine Hauls Recovered by Delhi Police
A Nigerian was held in Delhi just before the day of New Year for possessing 175 grams of cocaine which is worth 1.75 crore, when he was selling the illicit drug to one of his high profile clients. This recovery is said to be the biggest cocaine hauls in recent past. As per the... »
New Year Raids in Mumbai Resulted in Seizure of Large Amounts of Drugs
3 Jan 12: The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has conducted continuous raids in various parts of Mumbai and seized huge quantities of illegal drugs. In all its raids it has arrested 12 victims (8 Nigerian and 2 Tanzanian nationals) who were found to possess these illegal drugs. The ANC carried out its 1st raid carried... »
Canadian Caught Possessing Drugs at Delhi Airport
3 Jan 12: At the Indira Gandhi International Airport, a Canadian was found possessing pouches containing 95gms of Charas and 90gms of Heroin. He was on board of an Air India flight and was traveling to London from Mumbai. The possession of these contraband drugs came in to light in surprising way. The Canadian... »
Two Persons Arrested in Separate Incidents for Illegal Peddling of Drugs
14 Dec 11: In two separate incidents in the country, two persons were arrested for illegal peddling of narcotics. In one incident, a resident of UP was found with 4 gms of cocaine was caught when he was delivering the same to a customer. The victim was to procure raw opium and morphine from... »
Indian Media Covers 90% Entertainment and Only 10% Social Issues – PCI Chairman
Press Council Chairman Justice Markandey Katju, who strongly criticizes the unethical practices of Indian media in presenting news, once again slammed media for focusing more on entertainment instead of educating the society. At an interactive session organized by Public Relations Society of India, Kolkata chapter, Justice Markandey Katju expressed his views on “The Role... »
Indian Media Not Working in the Interest of People: PCI Chairman
In a recent interview to the CNN-IBN, the new Chairman of the Press Council of India (PCI), Justice Markandey Katju, expressed his views on Indian media by strongly criticizing the way it functions. His opinions about the media are found to be insightful and thought provoking and hence brought forward in this article. Mr.... »
Corporate Educational System Making Students Unfit for IIT’s
The number of suicides in the country’s top technical institutes, IIT’s is increasing at an alarming rate. The obvious reason for all these suicides being the incapability of the students to cope up with the academic pressure. With the recent suicide of the city based girl from IIT-Patna has brought the number of IITians... »
