Author: Rupsa Debnath

The tradition of watching holiday movies has become an American staple. Those who settle in to do so are not alone, as many people around this country enjoy the same pastime during these colder months. The warm feeling you get when sitting down with family members or friends at night after work is something that only gets stronger through time – even if they’re spending it Watching one awesome flick after another! The New York Times tells a heavy increase in new holiday movies this year. Disney, Netflix and Lifetime are now in direct competition for viewers’ attention with both…

The data issued by the Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that disabled people are more likely to be victims of violent crime in America. They also have higher rates than other groups, even though there is no clear understanding of this phenomenon amongst activists or researchers alike. The information shows that from 2017-2019 disabled people accounted for 26% of nonfatal violent crimes, even though they makeup only 12% of the population and are victims at almost four times rate as non-disabled individuals. For disabled women, the road to empowerment and justice is a long one – but it’s an encouraging…

Women are coming in droves to learn how to ride for better work options, more independence. They’re tired of being dependent on their husbands or male friends who don’t share the same ambitions that they do – whether it’s earning money outside the home or taking up an athletic hobby like riding bikes! Amrita Shary is an inspiration for the women of her family. All because she learnt to ride a two-wheeler, and with it came confidence and growth in business opportunities that were previously inaccessible or unsafe on public transportation due to recent events like covid-19. A woman from…

The prospect of a new Land Reform policy leaves many farmers feeling vulnerable and threatened. The fear is that the decisions made now will solidify existing structures, making it difficult if not impossible for change in future political agendas or strategies without serious debate among stakeholders within each industry’s corner on reforms they have been grappling with recently — if ever at all before this point! When he was being tried in April 1929 during the INC national congress session, Bhagat Singh said that if someone wants to be heard, they have “to make themselves so big.” Irony faced Prime…

The dismissals of two Black men convicted for the assassination of Malcolm X have a significant impact on race relations in America. Until these cases were reopened, many people believed that there was no justice regarding matters related to law enforcement and criminal justice system bias against certain groups or ethnicities. Now we know better because along comes The Nation who has been fighting tirelessly from day one -56 years ago-to right this terrible wrong! For years, experts have called for a new investigation into the 1965 assassination of civil rights leader Malcolm X. With this in mind and following…

India proposed a plan to phase out fossil fuels equitable, but that would place most of the burden squarely on rich countries and America. The delegates from the global south returned to Glasgow, UK, feeling frustrated and helpless. The 26th Conference of Parties UNFCCC or COP26 had been an “epic fail” that did nothing for them in terms of how they would solve climate change with only 1B USD being raised by nations across all borders ($10Bs less than what was needed). What were the issues raised? It has been widely criticized as a greenwash drama where fossil fuel interests have hijacked proceedings while simultaneously controlling everything around it – including who is…

It’s a well-known phrase that has been used by sportspersons for years, “form is temporary but class is permanent.” But what does it mean? When we tweak this adage just a little bit and think about the state of mind in India as ‘golden boy’ Neeraj Chopra – you can get an idea. For the only Indian male to have won two Olympic Games and Asian Games titles, he has been idolized by fans all over India. But what does Neeraj say when asked about how long this praise will last? He says that while it’s great for now, his…

Barely 20% of school-age children in India had entrance to remote education during the pandemic, with only half participating fully. 38% of households said at least one child dropped out due to COVID-19 and never returned home again because they couldn’t afford it or were forced into early retirement by doctors who diagnosed them with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The survey, released on Friday, found that digital connectivity shot up 40% during the pandemic years ago and remains a top priority for many parents today. The face-to-face interview covered 4000 households across India, including those who were not affected…

The researchers recorded that all people have some capacity to deepen depression, but specific individuals are at higher risk of being written into their genes. The research proclaimed on Monday in the journal PNAS shows how air pollution may increase depression risk for people with a genetic predisposition. The study combined scientific data on particulate matter exposure, and neuroimaging analysis with additional information gathered from international consortiums of 40+ countries across four continents. What was the study about? The keyword in this study, which has not been registered before and would have significant implications for future mental health research, is…

Although it is a political win for President Joe Biden, his soon-to-be signed $1 trillion infrastructure legislation would not alone save the presidency as midterm elections loom. Biden needs a break after months spent being battered by the pandemic, an economic storm causing even more damage to America’s fragile economy and his own mismanaged withdrawal from Afghanistan. The President has looked outpaced on multiple challenges raising questions about whether or not Biden still retains power within himself when it comes down to restoring competent leadership that voters crave during election years? What were the decisions made were right? Even some…