Parliament Debate on the Constitution: Subverted Spirit
The debate in parliament on the Indian constitution did not rise to the occasion. Neither side focused on how it has helped India stay together as one nation...
Category Governance and Law
EPF Pension Controversy: Accountability and the Role of the Central Provident Fund Commissioner
TK ARUN Should the Central Provident Fund Commissioner be sent to jail? He is culpable of multiple offences: one, contempt of the Supreme Court, two, administering mental torture to about 17 lakh pension applicants who have applied for higher pension,…
The Limits of Judicial Duty: Justice Chandrachud and Constitutional Challenges
When all else fails, judiciary has to shoulder the responsibility of upholding constitutional ideals; its shoulders clearly are not broad enough for this
Insights of Farmers Ongoing Protest
Farmers protest annually for fair prices and wages. Minimum Support Price and its impact on various crops are key issues. Small farmers struggle with low incomes and market access. Loan waivers offer limited relief. Policy debates focus on balancing farmer needs with market realities. The government faces challenges in supporting farmers while managing the budget.
The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022
Piracy is not a new concern. It remains a serious issue in global shipping, particularly in the Indian Ocean, which is a major global shipping route.
The Price of Growth: Corruption’s Toll on India Inc
To operate globally, in the interdependent, globalised world, Indian politics must reform, to relieve India Inc of the burden of financing Indian democracy off the books.
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, established in 2004, is responsible for overseeing the decentralization process and strengthening local self-governance in India.