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Are politicians listening? Wayanad, Himachal disasters are nature's warnings
Published on Aug 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Government needs to prepare an integrated national rainfall grid that identifies vulnerable areas based on the history of landslides and monsoon water flow data
Explained: Sub-classification of Scheduled Castes and the Supreme Court
It is the judgment in EV Chinniah v. State of Andhra Pradesh, which is important to understand the present case involving the Scheduled Castes reservation.
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 08:47 PM IST
Grand Strategy | The Quad four and their four dilemmas
Quad is a unique and promising initiative but is beset with several fundamental dilemmas. Its members must address them to maintain better unity of purpose
Published on Aug 05, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Fissures appear in BJP-JDS alliance days before joint campaign
Although the JDS is aware that it is the nominal partner in the alliance, it would not want to concede space to the BJP in the Mysore region.
Published on Aug 03, 2024 08:20 AM IST
Making the legal profession more accessible for the marginalised
A look into the recent Supreme Court ruling slashing enrollment fees to State Bar Associations.
Published on Aug 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Rohingya refugees entering through the Northeast need humanitarian assistance
The Indian State must deploy its security assets towards human traffickers, and not the refugees who are merely victims of extraordinary circumstances.
Published on Aug 03, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Moidam burial mounds’ UNESCO tag highlights Northeast's historical heritage
The UNESCO recognition underlines the beautiful evolution of cultures, a necropolis of Tai-Ahoms who over more than 600 years localised themselves in Assam.
Published on Aug 02, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Eye on the Middle East | The politics and geopolitics of Ismail Haniyeh’s death
Haniyeh was more than the public face of Hamas, supplementing former political chief Khaled Mishal whose assassination the Mossad infamously botched in 1997.
Published on Aug 01, 2024 04:58 PM IST
Bihar govt keeps fingers crossed despite SC refusing to stay HC order
The HC order triggered another wave of politics on reservation and the NDA government would certainly not like to let it become a weapon for the Opposition.
Published on Aug 01, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Siddaramaiah is the target as BJP goes on the offensive in the MUDA scam case
What is surprising — amid these allegations against the CM — is the meek response from the Congress in defence of Siddaramaiah.
Published on Aug 01, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Explained: The Supreme Court verdict on states’ right to levy tax on minerals
Fiscal federalism is an important concept in understanding the relationship between the Union and the states in the context of mineral resource taxation.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 08:42 PM IST
Tamil Nadu's DMK: The sunrise party prepares for yet another son-rise
Party leaders, who asked not to be named, confirmed that Stalin was just waiting for the right moment to hand over more responsibilities to Udayanidhi
How weak consumption growth is holding back the Indian economy's potential
Economists say that at a time when consumption growth remains subdued and the government sets itself up for fiscal consolidation, exports could propel growth.
Published on Jul 31, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Union Budget: The path to disability justice hit by cut in budget allocation
A progressive legal framework and a strong, emerging movement for disability justice have led to reimagining existing infrastructure to ensure true inclusion
Published on Jul 31, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Kerala's failure: Micro-level mapping of landslip hazard zones & rehabilitation
The Western Ghats, which run throughout Kerala, are prone to frequent landslides during the biannual monsoon seasons.
Not enough in budget, Himalayan regions wait for funds from Finance Commission
Strategically located Himalayan states cannot continue to suffer the lack of political power at the Centre even though it provides immense ecological services
Published on Jul 30, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Southern Lights | Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s existential crisis
While the party is making attempts to be more visible, KCR’s failing health and alleged family rifts have led to the cadre feeling disenchanted
Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:15 AM IST
The SC criticises ‘undue’ sympathy shown by lower courts in bigamy cases
The Law Commission of India recognised that the practice of religious conversion solely for the purpose of marrying for a second time was a serious concern.
Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Between Israel, Palestine, and US, three divergent views on conflict resolution
Fatah controls parts of the West Bank through the Palestine Authority (PA), and Hamas controls the Gaza Strip unilaterally since 2007.
Published on Jul 29, 2024 11:11 PM IST
Madras HC order on Thoothukudi firing brings into focus industry-police nexus
Political parties and human rights advocates have called for rigorous measures against officials deemed responsible by the inquiry, including their dismissal
Courts’ delicate balancing act between right to be forgotten and access to info
The SC is examining a case regarding ‘the right to be forgotten’, highlighting the balance between individual privacy rights and the principle of open justice
Published on Jul 28, 2024 10:00 AM IST
Demands for ILP capture a complex history of “insider-versus-outsider” tensions
Why is the ILP in the news? What is its history and how does it relate to modern nativist politics in the multi-ethnic region?
Published on Jul 28, 2024 12:38 AM IST
Explained: Bihar's bill to check unfair means in exams
This bill proposes harsh punishment to deter the organised gangs and anti-socials involved in paper leaks or trying to influence exam results in any manner.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 09:00 AM IST
HistoriCity | Gaya: Corridors of religion, power, and history
Today, Gaya and Buddha Gaya- both are visited by millions of Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims, many of them unaware of past conflicts
Updated on Jul 27, 2024 04:00 PM IST
Justice BV Nagarathna's tryst with dissent
Elevated to the Supreme Court in 2021, justice Nagarathna’s judgments in the top court reflect a deep-seated belief in the rule of law
Published on Jul 26, 2024 07:16 PM IST
Forgotten 5%, India's well-heeled flier, set to be back on airline radar soon
The premium segment is estimated to be around 5% of the total pie of US $16 billion in annual ticket sales for all airlines in India.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Saurya flight crash: What plagues Nepal’s civil aviation sector
While Nepal’s mountainous terrain makes flying difficult, it’s the policymakers on the ground who are far more responsible for its unsafe skies.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Why influential Ezhava community in Kerala is leaning towards the Sangh Parivar
The BJP believes that the strong support from the Ezhava community contributed significantly to its better performance in the general election
MP: Self-reliant cow shelters yet to take off as mismanagement claims grow
As per the census, the number of stray cattle which include calves, cows and bulls stood at 853971 in 2019, thus 95% increase as compared to that of 2012 census
₹15k crore grant for Amaravati should hinge on functionality, not grandiosity
The new capital city should cater to the following basic needs— potable drinking water, sanitation, waste management, and access to urban transport
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:38 PM IST