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The pro-technology government seems keen to introduce genetically modified (GM) crops in India and holding closed-door meetings with the affiliated groups like the Swadeshi Jagran Manch and the Bhartiya Kisan Sangh to end their opposition to the crops (Jyotika, 2015). It is noteworthy that three hybrids of Bt cotton were

The potential increase in the grant of product patent shall give considerable rise to the increase in the pharmaceutical patent. In order to be in parallel lines with the agreement on Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), the amendments incorporated to the Indian Patent Act, 2005 gives the

‘Gender’ is a term that is often used to refer to ways in which people act, interact, or feel about themselves, which are associated with boys/men and girls/women. The Indian Constitution, under Articles 14, 15, 16, 19 and 21, has stated not to discriminate between people and to treat everyone

I have always followed a principle in life. I never believe what the masses are telling me with regard to my incapability. At first, I try to give it a shot, then whatever the result is, I accept it with my head held high. By doing this, I get an

In the recent times, as a society, we have come to view our Indian Culture & Heritage through a heteronormative lens. Often one notices how people from alternative spectrums of sexual orientation and behavior are looked upon as anomalies of nature – like the Hijra on the train or the

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others”- Abraham Lincoln. Amma’s freedom has brought the denial of justice and curtailment of freedom instead of reinforcement, for the public at large. Be it

A new chapter of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) was leaked by WikiLeaks on March 25th, 2015. Through this chapter, it was perceived that the US wants to introduce an Investor-State Dispute Settlement mechanism (ISDS). TheTPP is a notoriously secretive trading arrangement between United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Chile, Singapore,

The environment problems in Delhi are a threat to the inhabitants of the city as well as the flora and fauna of the city. It is the fifth most polluted metropolis in the world and is one of the most polluted cities in India. As many as 10,000 people die