DELHI AS WORST PLACE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INDEX Our environment is a natural gift that has been abused to no end by mankind. Air, water and soil pollution has been a rising concern from a very long time. The population…
MORALS CANNOT BE TAUGHT, THEY MUST BE LEARNT BY PRACTICE Moral values remain central to the development of any society. It defines the very existence of the society. A society without moral values becomes corrupt and non-functioning. Such prolonged effect…
QUALITIES OF A GOOD JUDGE Judiciary and justice lies to the centre of any democratic country. It is the only means through which a check on the limitless powers of the executive and the legislative could be exercised. A working…
IS EUTHANASIA A NECESSARY EVIL? The word Euthanasia has been derived from a Greek word which means ‘good death’. It refers to intentionally ending someone’s life to relieve his/her suffering or pain. It should never be misunderstood as killing. The…
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Environment, defined as the surrounding or condition in which a person, animal, or the plant lives, is very important to determine the presence or existence of life. The environment of the Earth is idea for supporting life…
USELESS LAWS WEAKEN NECESSARY ONES Indian justice system is extremely complex. The Judiciary of India, considered to be the third pillar of democracy, follows a well written constitution. It is believed that the drafting committee of the Constitution of India…
JUDICIAL ACTIVISM AND JUDICIAL DOMINANCE A democracy has three basic components, the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. All the three, mentioned above, are equally important for a democracy to function smoothly. They are all entitled with certain rights and…
LAW AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE Law, the collection of rules imposed by authority, forms the backbone of every country. Any nation can reach a state of utter pandemonium if the laws are not followed by the citizens of…
Introduction Story of Mahatma Gandhi cleaning filth during Congress Session How Gandhi inspired others to change by changing himself first All societies are imperfect and change is needed We want others to change, but don’t wish to change ourselves Body…
Points to Ponder : Introduction What is morality? Benefits of morality for people and society How does morality change with time and place? Meaning of customary morality? Body Examples of customary morality which have become outdated (caste based profession, sacredness of marriages,…