Sabir Ahamed

Jan 13, 2025 | telegraphindia.com | Sabir Ahamed |Sneha Bhasin

Another factor that can be attributed to low female enrolment in privately-managed schools is the unavailability of such schools in the vicinity. The ‘proximity factor’ is vital Sabir Ahamed, Sneha Bhasin Published 14.01.25, 06:52 AM Gender gaps in educational attainment have narrowed over the years across India. West Bengal stands out with the highest enrolment rate for girls at 55.7% among higher secondary students, followed by Chhattisgarh (53.1%) and Tamil Nadu (51.2%).

Dec 6, 2024 | indianexpress.com | Sabir Ahamed |Ashin Chakraborty

Written by Sabir Ahamed and Ashin ChakrabortyThe heartbreaking incident at a hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, where at least 11 newborn babies were killed in a devastating fire last month, has shaken the entire nation. An investigation byThe Indian Express noted how fire safety regulations were not up to code in hospitals where fires have broken out in the last five years in most cases. Fires in hospitals are not a new issue in India, yet we are still not learning from the mistakes.

Nov 4, 2024 | thehindu.com | Zakaria Siddiqui |Sabir Ahamed

India’s impressive expansion in online transactions also coincides with an unprecedented spike in cyber frauds. According to data from the Reserve Bank of India, sent in response to the authors’ Right to Information (RTI) application, ₹3,207 crore was lost because of 5,82,000 cases of cyber fraud between FY2020 and FY2024. With digital transactions set to significantly surge again this festival season, this statistic assumes significance.

Oct 27, 2024 | epaper.thehindu.com | Sabir Ahamed |Zakaria Siddiqui

India’s impressive expansion in online transactions also coincides with an unprecedented spike in cyber frauds. According to data from the Reserve Bank of India, sent in response to the authors’ Right to Information (RTI) application, ₹3,207 crore was lost because of 5,82,000 cases of cyber fraud between FY2020 and FY2024. With digital transactions set to significantly surge again this festival season, this statistic assumes significance.

Oct 1, 2024 | thehindu.com | Sabir Ahamed |Abhijit Biswas

Fast-track courts in India were established to address the phenomenal judicial backlog (Chart 1) and ensure the timely delivery of justice. These courts were designed to deal with heinous crimes, including sexual offences and crimes against women and children. However, the effectiveness of fast-track courts has been plagued by several factors, such as resource limitations, inefficient investigations, and insufficient staff at the judiciary.