Apathy

Four youths try to drown cop: A sign that society is losing respect for the police force

The police, because of the loss of the respect they should inspire, cannot be asked to be withdrawn from deployment. They have to be protected from assaults

Why did the sight of the Odisha man carrying his wife's body not move anyone to help?

Of course, it is appalling. The fact that a tribal from Odisha had to carry his wife’s body, wrapped in a mat, for 12 km to cremate her

How I was able to vote despite official apathy

Officials are going all out to ensure voters turn up to vote, but the process isn't as easy, as our editor found out.

Mumbai gangrape: While we did nothing, the scum have got bolder

If I don't do something today, it might be too late tomorrow. Heck! it might be too late already. But like all things I have done in my life, it's time for a last minute salvage.

Uncaring cities: what's turning us into bystanders

A Salon article cites years of research that explains what is turning urbanites into cautious bystanders.