Blog & Awareness
In-depth guides from our team, plus real stories from trusted newsrooms — on women’s safety, child rights, and the issues shaping India and the world.
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Women’s Safety in India: Helplines, Rights and How to Get Help
A practical guide to the helplines every woman in India should save, the laws that protect you, and where to turn for free medical, legal and counselling support.
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How to Start a Fundraiser for a Cause in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
Want to raise money for a cause, a family in need, or an NGO? Here is a clear, five-step guide to running a fundraiser in India that actually reaches its goal.
Read article80G Tax Benefits on Donations in India: A Simple Guide
Donating to charity can lower your tax bill. Here is a plain-English explainer of how Section 80G deductions work in India, and what you need to claim one.
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Child Education in Rural India: The Challenges and How You Can Help
India has brought millions of children into school — but staying in school and actually learning remain hard in rural areas. Here is what stands in the way, and how you can help.
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How to Volunteer with an NGO in India: A Beginner’s Guide
Want to give your time to a cause but not sure where to start? Here is a friendly guide to volunteering with an NGO in India — and the many ways to help beyond just showing up.
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Trump threatens Iran after chants for his death erupted at Khamenei funeral
US President Donald Trump issued fresh threats against Iran after mourners at the funeral of the country's late supreme leader chanted calls for his death. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in hostile rhetoric between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials have signalled that retaliation remains a possibility.
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Land sold for Kushner-backed Albania resort suspected of forged deeds
An investigation has raised concerns that land acquired for a resort development backed by Jared Kushner in Albania may have relied on forged property deeds. The allegations cast doubt on the legitimacy of the transactions underpinning the project. Local authorities and residents have questioned how the disputed titles were approved.
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Hundreds of thousands evacuated as Typhoon Bavi barrels towards China
Chinese authorities have evacuated hundreds of thousands of residents as Typhoon Bavi approaches the coastline. Emergency services are bracing for heavy rain, strong winds and potential flooding in vulnerable coastal regions. Officials have urged people to seek shelter and suspended transport and business operations.
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Russian missile attacks wound 11 in Kyiv
A wave of Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has left at least 11 people wounded. The attacks damaged residential areas and prompted emergency crews to respond across the city. The strikes mark a continuation of Russia’s aerial campaign amid the ongoing war.
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‘We are the lost generation of Sudan’: Students in exile
Young Sudanese students forced abroad by war describe how the conflict has derailed their education and futures. Displaced across borders, many struggle to continue their studies amid uncertainty and loss. They fear becoming a lost generation, cut off from opportunity as violence continues.
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Indonesia’s anti-graft prosecutor quits after police seize gold and cash
A senior anti-corruption prosecutor in Indonesia has resigned after police seized a quantity of gold and cash tied to an investigation. The development has intensified scrutiny of institutions tasked with fighting graft. It raises fresh questions about integrity and accountability within the justice system.
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Venezuela quake death toll passes 4,000 as scale of recovery effort looms large
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Venezuela has climbed beyond 4,000, with recovery facing an enormous challenge. Officials report nearly 17,000 people injured and many still unaccounted for. The UN and the country’s leadership have appealed for financial assistance.
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Donald Trump removes final members of independent US election commission
President Donald Trump has dismissed the remaining members of an independent commission that oversees US elections. Critics warn the move undermines the body's autonomy and raises concerns about political interference. The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny of election administration.
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Cuba suffers second island-wide blackout in a week amid Trump fuel blockade
Cuba has been hit by its second nationwide power outage in a single week, leaving millions without electricity. Officials link the crisis to severe fuel shortages worsened by a US blockade on shipments. The repeated blackouts have deepened hardship for ordinary Cubans already facing economic strain.
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Protests engulf Indian state after rape and murder of 11-year-old girl
The rape and killing of a young girl has triggered widespread unrest across an Indian state, with anger spilling into the streets. Tensions escalated after a man was reportedly lynched and a suspect killed by police. The events have intensified scrutiny of how authorities handle violence against women and girls.
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Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings
The rape and murder of a young girl in West Bengal has spiralled into deadly unrest, with reports of a mob lynching and a suspect killed by police. Anger over the case has spilled into large street protests. The events highlight the volatile public response to violence against children.
Read articleIndian police arrest dozens after violent protests over rape, murder of 11-year-old
Police in West Bengal have detained dozens of people following violent protests over the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl. Authorities moved to contain unrest as demonstrations spread across the state. The case has intensified political and public pressure over women’s safety.
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Developing countries spend more repaying foreign debt than on education, UN reveals
A UNESCO report finds many lower-income nations now direct more money toward servicing foreign debt than toward educating their children. The analysis covers 113 countries, with 18 spending roughly five times as much on loan repayments as on schooling. The findings come as aid budgets shrink.
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Women, Peace and Security at 25: Peacebuilding as a Strategic Capability
This commentary marks 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security agenda and reassesses its relevance today. It argues that involving women in peacebuilding should be treated as a strategic capability rather than a symbolic gesture. The authors call for stronger institutional support and resources.
Read articleCombating India's Corruption Crisis
This editorial reflects on how recurring institutional failures have brought India's corruption problem back into focus. It contends that entrenched links between political power and corporate interests have weakened accountability. It stresses the need to rebuild independent oversight and revive credible anti-corruption efforts.
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West Bengal on the boil after 11-year-old raped and drowned in Baruipur
The rape and killing of an 11-year-old girl in Baruipur has convulsed the Indian state of West Bengal. Her body was recovered from a pond a day after her family reported her missing. The case has fuelled protests and renewed scrutiny of women’s and children’s safety.
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IDF accused of 'field execution' of Palestinian driver bringing aid into Gaza
Witnesses have accused Israeli forces of killing a Palestinian driver who was transporting humanitarian supplies into Gaza. A local truckers’ association said it may halt operations in response to the death. The case has raised fresh concerns about the safety of aid delivery in the territory.
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LGBTQ+ cruise ship refused entry to Egypt days after Turkey turned it away
A cruise catering to LGBTQ+ travellers was denied entry to Egypt, days after being turned away by Turkey. The ship, carrying around 2,000 passengers, informed those onboard of the change. The episode highlights tensions over LGBTQ+ acceptance in the region.
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Mexico investigates whether US lied about role in capture of drug lord
Mexican authorities are examining whether the United States misrepresented its involvement in the 2024 seizure of a senior Sinaloa cartel figure. Reporting suggests the FBI may have played a role in removing him from Mexican soil. The inquiry touches on sensitive questions of sovereignty and cross-border law enforcement.
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No Water, No Viksit Bharat: The Urgent Case for Water Security
This commentary frames water security as central to India's long-term development ambitions. It warns that growing scarcity, inefficient usage and climate stress threaten livelihoods and growth. The author advocates urgent investment in conservation, better water management and policy reform.
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UK judges begin hearing appeal over Trinidad and Tobago anti-gay law
Judges in the UK have started hearing an appeal linked to a law in Trinidad and Tobago that criminalises same-sex intimacy. The case follows a ruling last year that reinstated the colonial-era statute. The outcome could have significant implications for LGBTQ+ rights across the Caribbean nation.
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Telstra blames 'software defect' for major outage that hit mobiles, trains and triple-zero calls
A large-scale Telstra network failure in Australia disrupted mobile service, rail systems and emergency triple-zero calls. Telstra attributed the fault to a software defect rather than an external attack. The article details the scope of the disruption to critical infrastructure.
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Dowry murders in India no longer spark public anger or debate, study finds
New research indicates that killings tied to dowry disputes in India have become so routine they rarely provoke the outrage they once did. Thousands of women are still reported to die each year in such cases, despite dowry demands being outlawed since 1961. Researchers warn this fading public reaction risks normalising gender-based violence.
Read articleReimagining India's Cooperative Sector for the 21st Century
This editorial assesses India's cooperative movement and its potential to strengthen grassroots, community-based enterprise. It notes that many cooperatives remain hampered by weak management and outdated practices. It recommends outcome-focused reforms, professional governance and digital tools.
Read articleReforming India's Food Safety Ecosystem
This editorial argues that stronger, uniformly enforced food-safety standards are essential to public health. It highlights how contamination and adulteration undermine nutrition programmes and disproportionately harm children. It urges India to expand testing, tighten oversight and encourage safer farm-level production.
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Empowering Futures: Central Government Schemes for Girls’ Education
This blog explains how central government schemes aim to keep girls in school and reduce dropout rates across India. It reviews scholarships, incentives and support programmes that tackle the financial and social barriers to girls’ education. It underscores that sustained schooling is key to empowering girls.
Read articleUrban Flooding in India: Causes, Consequences and Solutions
This editorial examines why Indian cities increasingly face severe flooding — rapid unplanned urbanisation, the loss of natural wetlands, and outdated drainage. It argues that weak municipal governance worsens the damage during even moderate rainfall. It calls for proactive flood-risk planning and sponge-city approaches.
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Women and Low Paid Work
This blog looks at why many women in India remain concentrated in low-paid, insecure and often informal work. It links this pattern to unequal access to education, unpaid care responsibilities and limited workplace support. It argues that skill-building, fair wages and stronger social protection are needed.
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Rejoice: Child Marriages are on a Decline
This blog highlights encouraging evidence that child marriage rates in India are falling. It attributes progress to education, awareness campaigns and legal enforcement, while cautioning that the practice persists in many regions. It stresses that keeping girls in school remains the strongest safeguard.
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Women Safety and the Struggle for Equality
This piece explores the contradiction between women's growing presence in schools and workplaces and the persistent threat of gender-based violence in India. It argues that legal protections mean little without real enforcement. It calls for structural change through gender education, police accountability and civil-society partnerships.
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How did rape become a feature of Indian society, like caste?
This long-form essay investigates how sexual violence became so deeply woven into Indian social life that it functions almost as an entrenched structural feature. It traces the historical, cultural and hierarchical roots that normalise such violence. The author reflects on what this reveals about power and the lived vulnerability of women.
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Rethinking the Challenge of Women's Safety in India's Cities
This issue brief critiques the dominant technology-driven approach to women's urban safety, such as panic buttons and surveillance. It argues these tools shift responsibility onto women rather than addressing root causes. The author advocates community-led movements that reclaim public space and confront patriarchal structures.
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Understanding “rape culture” in Bangladesh, India & Pakistan
This analysis compares the conditions that sustain sexual violence across Bangladesh, India and Pakistan despite legal reforms and public protest. It identifies recurring obstacles such as outdated legal definitions, stigma toward survivors and weak state response. The authors propose education reform, revised laws, witness protection and media responsibility.
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