Pannun ‘Murder Plot’ and Double Standards of the West on Terrorism
Anil Trigunayat It has been a given that for their geo-political ends the major powers have always kept the extremists , terrorists and separatists as their pliant tool to subserve
Mr Shailesh Gandhi
Visiting Distinguished Fellow
Shailesh Gandhi is a first generation entrepreneur and a Distinguished Alumnus awardee of IIT Bombay. He sold his company to become a RTI activist. Shailesh was part of the National RTI movement which was involved in drafting the National Act. He was convener of the National Campaign for People’s Right To Information (NCPRI). The only RTI activist to have been chosen as a Central Information Commissioner, he disposed a record of over 20000 cases in 3 years and 9 months, ensuring most cases were decided in less than 90 days. He gave many landmark decisions on RTI, apart from organizing the first digital paper-less office in the Commission. He is passionately pursuing the cause of evolving ways for a time bound justice delivery system and improving governance systems apart from conducting RTI workshops and advocating active citizenship.
He has published a book: RTI Act- authentic interpretation of the Statute and a paper critiquing Supreme Court judgments on RTI. Amongst the many awards he has received are the Nani Palkhiwala Civil Liberties Award, Satyendra Dubey Award and the M.R.Pai Award
Research Areas
Governance and Law, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes
Centres
Election Insights: Voters in Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh Reject the Allure of Freebies
From cultural nationalism to civic nationalism, the idea of the nation has permeated the consciousness of voters and forms the basis of their electoral decision.
Beyond Contention: Kissinger and the Absence of a Foe
Kissinger presided over American policy that killed thousands of defenseless civilians
The Wedding Maze: Homebound Glamour or Minimalist Ties
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The Fallout of Congress and Its Consequences
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Indian Agriculture’s Bright High-Value-Added Future
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Chinese Expansionism in Bhutan: A Threat to India’s Security
In 1910, China’s warlord Zhao Erfeng dreamt of controlling the five Himalayan states of Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Nepal and Sikkim. China’s current leadership has stepped up effor
COP28 UAE and its Implications on Climate Change
According to the United Nations, Climate Change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Due to the continuous rise in boiling temperatures, the globe is un
Navigating Careers in Public Policy for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in India
In a dynamic and rapidly evolving socio-economic landscape, the intersection of entrepreneurship and public policy plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of a nation. As India