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Schizophrenia: Hidden Truths, Myths, Treatments, and Human Rights of This Mental Illness

According to statistics reported by the World Health Organization (WHO), schizophrenia affects nearly 24 million people globally. Both men and women are equally affected. Men most commonly experience schizophrenia in their late teens or early 20s, and women in their 20s or 30s. It is rare among younger children (under 12 years old) and usually does not appear for the first time in adults over…

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Why Does India Face a Persistent Crisis of Sexual Violence Against Women

In just 20 to 25 days, over 900 rapes have been reported across various regions of India. These incidents range from the horrific daylight rape of a woman on a busy street in Ujjain to the brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata’s medical college. Despite the new law passed after the 2012 Nirbhaya rape case in Delhi, which aimed to strengthen the definition and penalties for rape,…

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Gambling Gains: How Online Betting Boosts India’s Revenue Amid Legal Challenges

India’s online gambling market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 8.59% from 2023 to 2027, with 12.17 million users projected by 2027. The average revenue per user in this market could reach $291.83. During the pandemic lockdown, online gambling games saw a 40% growth. The government receives more tax income as a result of this growth, as online gambling significantly increases the amount…

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Pesticide Use In Agriculture: Why Is Market Revenue More Important Despite Deadly Consequences

Male asian farmer spray fertilizer at tobacco farm At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%, the global pesticides market is projected to increase from $78.16 billion in 2021 to $105.39 billion in 2026. Other estimates suggest the market’s value at $45.7 billion in 2022 and $92.6 billion in 2032, with a CAGR of 7.5% between 2023 and 2032. Persistence Market Research predicts that the…

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Unsafe Haven for students: Confronting Harassment by Professors on Indian University Campuses

A recent incident has highlighted the persistent issue of sexual harassment in Indian educational institutions. The case involves Professor Velayutham Saravanan of Jamia Millia Islamia, who was accused of sexually harassing four PhD scholars. According to reports, the professor would phone a student late at night and threaten to give her bad advice if she didn’t perform well. One student stated,…

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From Opium to Meth: Quantifying Drug Trafficking in India and Beyond

The UNODC found that international drug trafficking networks continue to operate in South Asia. The region serves as a base for the illicit manufacture and trafficking of amphetamine-type stimulants. This prevalence is mainly due to the widespread availability of precursor chemicals in the area. Notably, overdose deaths have increased in several high-income countries following the emergence of…

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Can Artificial Intelligence Enhance Judicial System Without Compromising Ethics in India

The emergence of AI in legal decision-making has sparked fears about the potential consequences of an overreliance on technology and automation. Predictive analytics in the legal sector raises ethical questions, and the deployment of AI-driven decision-making systems entails considerable risks. Nevertheless, the use of AI is accompanied by drawbacks and ethical dilemmas, particularly concerning…

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Paid Menstrual Leaves: How Far Is India To Having A Law On This Issue

Female period days. Woman menustration calendar cartoon vector, feminine cramp fertile cycle hygiene periodical menstruation plan, fertility awareness time, menstrual periodic planning isolated image Disorders related to menstruation, such as ovarian cysts, endometriosis (approximately 42 million women have endometriosis in India, a chronic condition where period pain is so severe that women may…

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Is Our Society Gender Biased In food Nutrition

Poor African children keeping their hands up – asking for food. Many African children suffer from poverty – 20% of Africa’s children will die before the age of five. Every day 30,000 children die from a combination of disease- infested water and malnutrition. According to the U.N.’s 2022 ‘The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ report, women have poorer food security than men in…

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How Nanotechnology Is Shaping India’s Agricultural Landscape

Abiotic stresses, particularly drought and salinity, are the most prominent constraints that can seriously impact plant growth and crop production, posing a direct threat to the food supply needed to meet the increasing demands of a growing global population. Nanotechnology plays a promising role in modern agriculture by improving plant growth and enhancing abiotic stress tolerance. It achieves…

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Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2024: How may the new patent modifications impact the healthcare industry in India

However, corporate legal firms praised the Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2024, which were released on March 15, 2024, by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Public health organizations and experts are concerned about these modifications. They contend that these changes may erode public health protections and…

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From Medical Examination to Ward Allotment: The Hidden Struggles of Transgender Inmates in the Indian Prison System

In January 2022, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued an advisory to all states and union territories, urging them to abstain from discrimination against transgender individuals in jails and other correctional facilities. This directive came as part of India’s ongoing efforts to recognize and uphold transgender rights. Notable milestones in this journey include the landmark NALSA vs Union of India…

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Was Bollywood really not paid to attend Anant Ambani's pre-wedding celebrations

Everyone knows that Ambani has paid international pop singer Rihanna, aka the ‘Diamonds hitmaker,’ a staggering $8-9 million (Rs 74 crore) to perform at the this function of their younger son Anant Ambani’s and his fiancée, Radhika Merchant. However, it is still a mystery how our Bollywood celebrities have been compensated (or whether such compensation has even occurred or not) to participate in…

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How does artificial intelligence play an important role amid human-wildlife conflict

Rhino, Springboks, zebra, Elephant and lion in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Researchers and organizations in India are leveraging AI for wildlife conservation. Recently, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) collaborated with IIIT-Delhi to conduct a nationwide assessment of India’s tiger population and habitat using AI-based wildlife…

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Is India’s Legal System Blind to Marital Rape

Even though we have strict laws in place for the protection of women, our legal system is still lax when it comes to marital rape. As a result, India is among the last 36 countries that have not yet criminalized this form of violence within marriage. Without a doubt, marital rape violates women’s fundamental rights, particularly those guaranteed by Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Indian…

Even though we have strict laws in place for the protection of women, our legal system is still lax when it comes to marital rape. As a result, India is among the last 36 countries that have not yet criminalized this form of violence within marriage.

Without a doubt, marital rape violates women's fundamental rights, particularly those guaranteed by Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Indian Constitution. The constitutionality of the immunity clause for marital rape has been questioned in a number of petitions against marital rape that have been brought in the High Court recently, but the matter has not yet been settled. This suggests that legislators might not be too concerned about marital rape because they have other things on their minds….

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Why is Indian media in crises under BJP government

Press freedom file folder Accusations of biased reporting and censorship, as well as political pressure on media outlets, are being made. The widespread takeover of media outlets by the country’s elite, who maintain close relationships with political leaders, is also proving to be dangerous. This is restricting the free flow of information, evidently diminishing the freedom and credibility of…

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Bab-el-Mandeb: Why Has This Small Strait Become a Point of International Rivalries

Article 37 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) deals with the right of transit passage in straits used for international navigation. This legal concept applies to the Bab el-Mandeb strait as well. Despite this, the strait’s strategic importance has made it a focal point for regional and international conflicts. But why is it so? The Bab-el-Mandeb strait is indeed a…