The Left is here to stay: Insights from the Vachathi case
The Left helped TN's tribals to secure justice, proving its huge potential; it now needs to shed objections to capitalism and embrace globalized growth
Category Governance and Law
A Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Public Policy in India for Students of Public Policy and Governance
In the dynamic landscape of India's socio-economic and political milieu, the role of public policy professionals has never been more crucial. As the nation navigates through diverse challenges and opportunities, there is a growing demand for individuals with expertise in public policy and governance. For students pursuing degrees in these fields, the spectrum of potential careers is vast and impactful. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the myriad career opportunities available for students of public policy and governance in India.
2023: The Year That Will Make 2024 Look Good
The year that is drawing to a close has been violent, dominated by war and civil war, war-induced starvation and disease, economic slowdown, climate change-induced extreme weather events, and the rise of right-wing politics in different parts of the world, creating schism and violence.
The Shift in Power to the Police is Troubling: The New Criminal Laws
Do the laws that replace IPC, CrPC, and the Evidence Act work to enhance the accountability of the state to the people?
The Gap between Money Bills and Financial Bills Could Cause a Threat to Democracy
If the government can arbitrarily class any Bill as a Money Bill, its passage in Lok Sabha is enough to make it law; that would make the Rajya Sabha redundant
Why Crowd-funding through UPI is the Best Option for Congress Fundraising on 138-Year Anniversary
Funding politics directly by the public, with every paisa automatically accounted for, would make parties accountable to the people.
Article 370 Verdict: India’s Global Standing Receives a Significant Boost
A process that started in August 2019 finally culminated this week when the Supreme Court placed its seal of approval on the Narendra Modi government's decision to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution. On 5 August 2019, Home Minister Amit Shah announced in parliament the scrapping of Article 370, which had exempted Jammu and Kashmir from the Indian Constitution (except Article 1 and Article 370 itself) and permitted the state to draft its own Constitution. india