How is Shark Tank India Different From its US Counterpart?

The show that has given a framework to the millions of Indian startup dreams has also somehow encapsulated so many things that make Indians, well, Indians! Here is a list of a few things that make the show unique and indicate a fundamental difference in comparison to its American counterpart. credits: rediff.com We may be …

Women’s Special: Pulling the Plug – Safety And The Moving Train

A 40-year old woman jumps from a moving Howrah Jodhpur express along with her 15- year old daughter in order to escape being molested. A 13 year old girl in Bombay jumped from a moving train to avoid sexual assault 25-year old woman in Andhra Pradesh, on being assaulted, sought the help of other passengers …

Effects of demonetisation on SMEs and rural households

On November 8, 2016, 86.4% of the total money in the Indian economy was withdrawn. This was in the shape of 1000 and 500 rupee notes. The move was called demonetization/ notebandi. When demonetization hit, it was the time to sow Rabi, a crop that covers 639.08 lakh hectares of farming land in India. Farmers …

Disabling Disability: Meet this Awesome Indian Para-Athlete

In every culture, sports has always been an important tool for positive change. With India’s pleasantly surprising performance at the Rio Olympics, especially that of the Indian women, one can say that the shift is happening. A relatively lesser known fact is that each year, the Indian Paralympic contingent registers more wins than the able-bodied …

Claiming your rights: are you ready to be free?

Many a times I wonder, are we really living in a free world? Each choice I make, is not made in isolation, but in relation or response to so many other things that are happening around me. I didn't choose this life. It was given to me at birth. It's not like I am not …

Check out how this TISS alumna is challenging conventional education

What is the objective of education? In terms of pure principle, it wouldn't be incorrect to say that it is to identify the child's needs, capabilities and aspirations, and to enable them to have a successful future. But in reality, that doesn't seem to be the case, especially in rural India, where around 68.84% of the …

RAJASTHAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: WEIRDEST RULE!

CHECK IT OUT HERE: http://shethepeople.tv/rpsc-exam-what-you-wear-is-where-you-can-get/

THE SEXIST NATURE OF CONTRACEPTION: GET TO KNOW IT WELL

Contraception is mostly women's domain. The following article talks about research and historical development, and how patriarchy impacts the same. Have a readgasm! http://shethepeople.tv/the-sexist-nature-of-contraception/    

ARE WOMEN CHOOSING SECOND TO BEST?

If you think no, you must click on the link and know: http://shethepeople.tv/are-women-really-choosing-second-to-best/