The EU likes to see itself as a conservation leader in the world, but it has a blind spot for the ivory business.While many countries around the world have banned the trade, Europe still permits the sale, import and export of existing “antique” ivory. Tons of ivory are traded within the EU and exported to Asia – a flourishing market that gives…[Read more]

This story explains the different reasons why child marriage despite being banned by the governments of respective countries who are trying to eradicate it still survives in some places.

“My father told me that you have to get married this time, whatever you say. He got me married in such a hurry, he didn’t ask a lot of questions. Just like you…[Read more]

Here is the proof to prove that you vote and voice counts.
Dear Krishna,
Your suggestions have helped build our plan.
I had reached out to you on Monday through Change.org seeking suggestions to help curb pollution in Delhi. I have received more than 15,000 responsesso far.
Every democratic government’s strength is its citizens and their …[Read more]

Slavery is a scrouge worse than any deadly disease as the whole family for a period of many generations suffers bondage. Right from the mothers womb till the time one reaches the grave there is nothing called freedom if the victim is to raise his voice he will be either killed or maimed or still something worse will happen with him or her and he…[Read more]

Something big is happening in Delhi.
As the city grapples with unprecedented smog, the people of Delhi are getting themselves heard and holding the Government accountable.The morning after Diwali, Delhiites were choking with every breath they took. In less than 2 days, over 600 petitions were started on Change.org demanding solutions for this po…[Read more]

A new study in Science says tighter pesticide regulation is crucial to reversing the dramatic population declines of bees, butterflies and other pollinators. The study comes on the heels of the most comprehensive assessment of the world’s pollinators, which found that 40 percent of pollinating insects are threatened with extinction. “The scie…[Read more]

African Leopards Closer to Protection From Trophy Hunts
Africa’s great spotted cats stalk closer to safeguards: On Tuesday the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that all African leopards may qualify for “endangered” status under the Endangered Species Act. The Center for Biological Diversity and partners petitioned for the leopards’ p…[Read more]

After fighting major health battles, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former film actress Madam Jayaram Jayalalitha passed away fighting the illness. In the end she suffered a heart attack yesterday which was unexpected and was kept in the ICU and was kept under observation for 24 hours. She breathed her last yesterday night at 11.30 pm at Apollo…[Read more]

After fighting major health battles, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and former film actress Madam Jayaram Jayalalitha passed away fighting the illness. In the end she suffered a heart attack yesterday which was unexpected and was kept in the ICU and was kept under observation for 24 hours. She breathed her last yesterday night at 11.30 pm at Apollo…[Read more]