NEW HOPES, NEW DESIRES

  Imagine a world where everyone had an equal opportunity to pursue a career in science, where the next Einstein could come from any background, any country, any gender and not just the privileged few. Equity in science is about unlocking the full potential of human ingenuity. Equity refers to fairness and justice in the distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges, taking into account the unique circumstances and needs of individuals or groups. It recognises that different individuals or groups may require different levels of support or accommodations to achieve a level playing field. Equity aims to address historical and systemic disadvantages and achieve ‘equality of opportunity’. Equality refers to the principle of treating everyone the same or providing the exact same opportunities and resources to all individuals or groups regardless of need. It focuses on uniformity and equal treatment without necessarily considering the specific needs, circumstances, or histor...

  Legal enforcement of fundamental duties: a Subject of debate   Need for enforcing fundamental duties: Fills legal vacuum making them obligatory:  If the existing  laws are inadequate to enforce the needed discipline and behavioural change among citizens,  the legislative vacuum needs to be filled. This could call for strategies such as making fundamental duties enforceable. I n M.C. Mehta v. Union of India,  the Supreme Court introduced compulsory learning of lessons on protection and improvement of the natural environment in all the educational institutions of the country as a part of Fundamental duty under Article 51-A (g). Promote patriotism : The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. For instance, to  uphold and protect sovereignty, unity and integrity ...