3 Things Ragging deaths, caste-reservation in Telangana and Apple's data protection
Feb 24, 2025
Rupsa Chakraborty, a health reporter at The Indian Express, sheds light on the alarming rise of ragging-related deaths in Indian colleges, highlighting gaps in current regulations. Nikhila Henry, covering minority affairs, discusses the BJP's controversial stance on scrapping caste reservations for Pasmanda Muslims in Telangana. The podcast also dives into Apple's recent decision to discontinue Advanced Data Protection in the UK, sparking debates about digital privacy versus government intervention.
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Ragging Deaths on the Rise
- Ragging in Indian colleges continues despite regulations, claiming lives.
- An Indian Express investigation revealed a sharp rise in complaints, exposing enforcement gaps.
Increase in Ragging Complaints
- Ragging complaints to the UGC helpline have increased over 200% in 10 years.
- Many institutions don't provide anti-ragging committee contact details, hindering reporting.
Medical Students and Ragging
- Medical students, often desensitized to emotions and overworked, are frequently involved in ragging.
- They target vulnerable individuals for their own amusement, highlighting a sadistic element.