r/TheBetterIndia

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Indian secularism is not a strict wall of separation between religion and the state. The Constitution treats India as a Secular Republic in the Preamble, and Articles 25-30 protect freedom of religion, bar state funding of a particular religion through taxes, limit religious instruction in fully state-funded schools, and protect minority cultural and educational rights. At the same time, Article 25 allows the state to regulate the secular side of religious practice and to make laws for social welfare and reform. That is why scholars often describe Indian secularism as principled distance: the state may stay neutral, but it is not forced to stay detached in every situation

Fir example under Indian secularism, the state can protect religious freedom while also intervening against discrimination, untouchability, or harmful practices. The Constitution itself shows this balancing act by protecting religious liberty and also empowering reform and equality. The Supreme Court has also treated secularism as part of the Constitution’s basic structure

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If u want to understand Indian secularism, u have to understand the western secularism because both are different.

Western secularism is not one single model either, but the dominant Western idea is usually more separation oriented than the Indian one. In the United States, the First Amendment says Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, so the state cannot officially establish or favor a religion. In France, official French guidance explains that separation of churches and the state means neutrality for public authorities and public services.

Indian secularism is reformist and context based Western secularism is usually separationist and neutrality based.

Core Idea of India Secularism is Sarva Dharma Sambhava (all religions treated equally).

Jai Hind 🇮🇳

We are the rulers, politicians and officers are temporary custodians, so let's fix our home 🇮🇳,

Share ur ideas.

What If Afforestation Really Outpaced Deforestation in India?

India’s official forest and tree cover data suggests that green cover has increased, which sounds like excellent news at first glance. But many environmentalists argue that this does not automatically mean our natural forests are recovering. A plantation of eucalyptus, bamboo, or other commercial species is not the same as an old natural forest with rich biodiversity, stable soil, water retention, and wildlife habitat.

That creates an important question: should we judge forest policy mainly by total tree cover, or by the ecological quality of the land being restored? If afforestation is growing faster than deforestation on paper, but natural forests are still being fragmented or replaced, can we really call that a success?

Question arises :-

Are we actually restoring forests, or just increasing the number of trees on paper?

What should matter more in forest policy: total tree cover, or the quality of the ecosystem?

Sources 👇🏼

1.(India State of Forest report)

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2086742&reg=3&lang=2

2.(India percentage in forest cover)

https://www.pib.gov.in/FactsheetDetails.aspx?Id=150425&reg=3&lang=2

3.(Experts against Forest survey)

https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/up-front/story/20250303-forest-survey-fading-green-of-india-2683457-2025-02-21

4.(Eucalyptus in india)

https://www.fao.org/4/xii/0500-b2.htm

5.(Eucalyptus as a waterlogging control)

https://naas.org.in/Policy%20Papers/Policy%2074.pdf

6.(Eucalyptus inventory in india)

https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJA/article/view/173142/63371

Use your brain, whatever u see on social media related to a leader and politics is mostly a PR (positive or negative), so be a critical thinker and only think about India and its development.

I myself am genZ but people should really do some research before supporting anything so blindly, they aren't any better than BJP, AAP or CONGRESS.

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Hi everyone! I am a doctoral candidate doing my Psy.D. I’m currently conducting a research study exploring marital experiences, cultural beliefs, and women’s well-being, and I would really appreciate your support. I would be very grateful if you took the time to share this as well.

Why this study is important:
Marital sexual trauma is a complex and often under-discussed issue, especially across different cultural contexts. Many women’s experiences remain unheard due to stigma, cultural expectations, and a lack of open conversation. This study aims to better understand how cultural values, gender roles, and beliefs about consent shape these experiences and their impact on mental health (such as anxiety, depression, and trauma).

The value of your participation:
Your voice can help:

• Increase awareness of an overlooked issue
• Contribute to more culturally sensitive mental health care
• Inform better education, support systems, and future research

What to expect:

• A brief online survey
• Completely anonymous (no identifying information collected)
• Your responses will remain confidential
• Takes approximately 25-30 mins.

To Participate: 

• Citizens of India
• Between the ages of 18 & 70 
• Currently married or previously married 
• Identifies as a heterosexual woman 
• Fluent in English

 

Incentive:
Participants can choose to enter a raffle to receive a gift card as a thank-you for their time.

If you are a married woman (ages 18–70) and are interested in participating, please click the link below:
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Thank you for helping bring visibility to important experiences and contributing to meaningful research