Society

Effect of COVID-19 on student’s education: report

Only eight percent of children and young adults in rural regions have access to online classes, and only 37 percent of students nationwide are continuing their education through distance learning.

Human rights defenders launch new book on Father Stan Swamy

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Human rights defenders in New Delhi released a book in memory of Father Stan Swamy, an 84-year-old Jesuit priest and human rights activist who died under detention in early July.
Two Indian Jesuits stranded in Afghanistan return home safely

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Two Indian Jesuits who were trapped in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover have safely returned home.
Afghan evacuees in India uncertain of their future

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The Afghan evacuees who arrived in India are uncertain of their future because they are only here for a brief term on a six-month electronic visa. They also expressed worry for the Afghans who had been left behind.
Get vaccinated to ‘push back this pandemic’ - report

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"No one should be left behind. Vaccine availability is increasing and we must use this opportunity to push back this pandemic.”
Getting vaccinated is an 'act of love' - Pope

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Pope Francis is urging people to get vaccinated against Covid-19. He featured in a video by the Ad Council expressing his gratitude for the scientists who have made an effective Covid-19 vaccine possible.
Two Indian Jesuits remain stranded in Afghanistan: report

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Two Indian Jesuits are still stranded in Afghanistan after the organisation where they worked ceased operations indefinitely. The two Jesuits have been working in Afghanistan for almost 15 years to help the Afghan people rebuild their war-torn country via education.
Pastor in Tamil Nadu charged with gang-raping woman and recording incident

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A pastor in Tamil Nadu has been charged with gang-rapping a married woman and filming the incident. The accused are charged under IPC sections for unlawful confinement, sexual abuse, making death threats and theft by the Tamil Nadu police.
Call for constitutional rights of Dalit Christians on ‘Black Day’

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As a mark of solidarity with Dalit Christians, Indian Christians commemorated the "Black Day" on Tuesday to show their support. This event was conducted in honour of those who have been denied Scheduled Caste protections and privileges for the past seven decades because of their religious identity.
No. of children being married and forced into labour rose during pandemic: report

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Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, the number of females being married off has increased, and more youngsters are being pushed into labour employment.
Social media plays significant part in persecution of Christians in India: report

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According to experts, social media plays a significant part in the persecution of Christians in India. The world community as well as financial organisations and technological corporations all have a responsibility to play in putting an end to it.
Woman beaten for giving birth to girl as ‘son preference’ leads to 60% drop in female births

Anugrah Kumar

A young mother who was disowned and attacked by her husband and parents-in-law after she gave birth to a girl in eastern India reflects the country’s culture of “son preference,” which has led to a very high number of sex-selective abortions and a severe sex ratio imbalance.