Casteism in India The roots of casteism in India is in the religious scriptures like the shastras and the Smritis. Although apologists claim that this caste-system is based on occupation and is not hierarchical, we see otherwise in the real world. The four main branches of the caste system are Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. There are hundreds of subcastes in India right now, and the caste identity is passed on patrilineally, by birth. ...
India’s Economic Growth is Unequitable India accounts for a substantial portion of global poverty, with the UN’s Global Multidimensional Poverty Index indicating that around 234 million people live in poverty in India, making it the country with the highest number of poor individuals globally. India’s GDP grew by 8.2% in the fiscal year 2024 (FY24), marking a significant increase from 7.0% in FY23. This positions India as the fastest-growing major economy globally. For the fiscal year 2025 (FY25), India’s GDP is expected to grow between 6.5% and 7.2%, according to various economic forecasts from agencies like Fitch, ADB, and the IMF. ...
India’s Performance in GHI India has ranked 105th among 127 countries in the Global Hunger Index, with a score of 27.3, categorized in the ‘serious’ hunger level. In 2000, the score was 38.4, indicating alarming hunger levels. By 2015, it improved to 29.2, still classified as serious. The latest score of 27.3 reflects only a marginal advancement since then. Key Indicators Undernourishment: Approximately 13.7% of India’s population is undernourished, reflecting insufficient caloric intake. Child Stunting: The stunting rate among children under five is reported at 35.5%, indicating chronic undernutrition. Child Wasting: Alarmingly, India has the highest child wasting rate globally at 18.7%, reflecting acute malnutrition. Child Mortality: The under-five mortality rate stands at 2.9%, partly due to inadequate nutrition and poor health conditions. Government’s Response The Indian government has consistently contested its GHI rankings, labeling them as flawed and not reflective of ground realities. Officials argue that: ...
Stanley Cup in India The ‘emotional support water bottles’ are a matter of sensation now. Much of it can be attributed to Stanley Cup’s dope marketing strategy. What better way to tap into the minds of youngsters than social media trends! Stanley cups exploit a few psychological triggers of its target audience - fear of missing out, desire to be included, urge to maintain social status and to remain trendy. These quenchers, with a price tag more than many Indians’ monthly salary being sold here, is a demonstration of peak consumerism. It showcases how social media rewires the brain into craving materials without weighing the value for money. ...
Women in Dichotomy The Concept Women in Indian society have conventionally been portrayed as either of the two - a goddess or an evil creature. This has a lot to do with the patriarchal social system and religion. The Goddess Archetype Women are often revered as goddesses, embodying ideals of purity, sacrifice, and devotion. Even the strongest of the women figures in the religious texts, such as Goddess Durga and Goddess Lakshmi are shown as family-centred women, submissive to their male consorts. That’s just one example of religion’s impact. Women in Indian conservative society are expected to fulfil their roles as wives and mothers, while being devoted to their male ‘guardians’. This will earn one the title of ‘goddess’ or ‘pure woman’. ...