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Help desk back home for troubled migrants
Friendship has no religion : A hug after 78 years between two childhood friends separated during India - Pakistan Partition goes viral
Should Children Inherit Their Parents' Prison Sentences? The Silent Crisis in Tamil Nadu
Families of prisoners in Tamil Nadu face immense hardship, losing financial stability and social standing. Children are denied education and opportunities, trapped in a cycle of debt and stigma. Organizations advocate for structured loan systems to prevent en…
बच्चे की मौत से न टूटे किसी मां - बाप का सपना , यह यूपी सरकार का संकल्प
'Indian society is notorious for abandoning married daughters': Kangana Ranaut warns young women about marriage pressure in viral post
Kangana Ranaut has urged young women to prioritise financial independence and career growth before marriage while reacting to the recent Bhopal dowry death case. Sharing her views on social media, the actor and BJP MP highlighted what she described as society…
Editorial. Beyond the ballot
Bengal govt should repair institutions, finances, social schisms
The Week India - May 17, 2026
The Week India is the best selling general interest English news magazine in the country; certified by Audit Bureau of Circulation. The magazine covers politics, entertainment, social issues, trends, technology, lifestyle, who's hot, who's not, and everything…
Is state-funded marriage assistance for marginalised women reinforcing patriarchy and old hierarchies in Kerala, India?
Kerala is often celebrated for its progressive development model, yet its marriage assistance schemes for marginalised women tell a more complicated story. Drawing on field insights, guest author Dr Ashraf Pulikkamath explores how these programmes, framed as …
Who’s still missing? The blind spot in India’s democracy
Khan, R. ORCID logo (23 March 2026) Who’s still missing? The blind spot in India’s democracy. South Asia @ LSE.