Cases like the Karnataka sex scandal involving Prajwal Revanna and Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar highlight the victimisation of assault survivors who face ostracism and stigma. Traditional norms hinder justice for them while the accused rarely ever face consequences for […]
Sexual crimes: Shun perps, not survivors Read More »
Synopsis Whom do voters blame for rising corruption? The central or state governments? They blame the central government (25%) a bit more than state governments (18%). But no less than 56% of voters say ‘both’. Journalist Smita Gupta has travelled
Corruption charges are common in politics. The difference today is that draconian laws, notably on money laundering and unlawful activities, are being used to jail foes without bail. BJP calls this effective enforcement. Opposition parties call it vendetta. Psephologist Yogendra Yadav calls
Song ka jawab, ban se denge? Stop censoring poll ditties Read More »
Modi accuses Congress of planning wealth redistribution through high taxes. Congress denies the allegations and underlines that social justice is its priority. But the Grand Old Party must learn lessons from the disasters in the past. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Amiri hatao? Cong mustn’t go back to old ways – Copy Read More »
Synopsis It would be wrong to say that RBI blindly follows the US Fed. But it targets CPI, and that can lead to errors. India’s WPI has changed little since late 2022, moving up and down in a 4% band
How RBI can lead central banks in lowering rates instead of following the Fed Read More »
It has not amended its own party constitution to disavow secularism and create a Hindu state. Will BJP change the Constitution to abandon secularism if it wins a massive Lok Sabha victory? Very unlikely. It already has what many call a de facto Hindu state,
Amiri hatao? Cong mustn’t go back to old ways Read More »
It has not amended its own party constitution to disavow secularism and create a Hindu state. Will BJP change the Constitution to abandon secularism if it wins a massive Lok Sabha victory? Very unlikely. It already has what many call a de facto Hindu state,
BJP very unlikely to amend Constitution Read More »
Synopsis The new Congress election manifesto makes no mention of OPS. Answering questions, P Chidambaram said OPS was very much on the party’s mind, but it was waiting to react to the report of an official committee on the issue.
Congress’ Strategy: OPS… they did it again! Read More »
The impact of free rural electricity in Punjab is severe, leading to fiscal deficits. Climate change will drive electrification, impacting budgetary concerns with the rise of electric vehicles and potential revenue losses from petrol. Political parties compete in offering freebies
Time to slam the brakes on free rural electricity Read More »
Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest sparks debate on political vendettas and judicial delays, highlighting the public’s disillusionment with the legal system and politicians’ misuse of power for harassment Is it wrong to arrest a sitting chief minister like Arvind Kejriwal? No, chief ministers
Will Kejriwal in jail sway voters? Not a chance Read More »
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