
Ukraine-returned medical students face another nightmare
Indian medical students who fled Ukraine after the Russian invasion have not yet been accommodated in Indian colleges despite a government committee’s recommendation that they be given admission to co...
2 Sep 20227min

Women have to skip meals because Centre hasn’t paid MNREGA dues
The Centre doesn’t seem to be invested in MNREGA, a lifeline for those suffering the worst from rural distress. Allocation for the scheme was slashed by more than 25% in the last Budget and, worse, De...
30 Aug 202243min

Cigarette butts are the most littered form of plastic in India
Did you know that, every year, 100 billion cigarette butts get dumped in the landfills of India, accounting for 26,454 tons of waste? Cigarette filters are made of cellulose acetate, a plastic that ta...
26 Aug 20228min

Nationhood is a journey; concept underscored by justice, dignity
What exactly is nationhood? How has it evolved in India and what does it mean in these tough, divisive times, to different groups? Priyadarshini Singh – Research Fellow at the State Capacity Initiativ...
23 Aug 202227min

We are witnessing the decay of the Indian judiciary in real time
The steady decline of democracy, institutions and freedoms in India over the past eight years has been a matter of great concern to Indians and governments across the world. Interestingly, many of the...
14 Aug 20221h 13min

Why there is opposition to mergers, privatisation of public sector banks
The government wants more mergers of public sector banks mergers, arguing that it will lead to cost savings and consolidation in the banking sector. But opponents of the move point to problems in the ...
12 Aug 20227min

Definition of forests changed to show more cover, suit biz lobby
The government claims forest cover has risen by 2,261 sq km, but the figure is hotly contested by experts. They point out that, shockingly, it’s the result of the legal definition of a forest being ch...
9 Aug 202224min

India’s made a start; what should it do now to become a sporting superpower?
Our sporting superheroes have brought the country medals and glory despite the sports system in India. Our performance, especially in major events like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, has improve...
5 Aug 202211min



















