Category: Editorial Analysis
Need for climate-smart agriculture in India
Due to the effects of climate change, conventional farming methods are experiencing reduced productivity. Farmers are encountering heightened risks due to climate change, leading them to reassess their approaches. Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) emerges as a comprehensive framework offering a viable alternative in this context.
A fact check unit that is unconstitutional
Recently, the Government of Tamil Nadu issued an order to establish a Fact Check Unit with the aim of verifying the authenticity of information pertaining to the government across various media platforms.
Steering road safety in India back onto the right lane
Annually, an alarming number of 300,000 individuals are believed to lose their lives in road accidents in India. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive, multi-dimensional approach.
Search and seizure
he Supreme Court has instructed the Union government to establish guidelines aimed at safeguarding the interests of media professionals in relation to the confiscation of their digital devices.
Enhancing Representation, for a Just Electoral System
With the upcoming general election to the parliament looming large, conversations surrounding the delimitation exercise and the disparities in representation among states in the houses of parliament are gaining prominence.
More Light, Less Sound
With the festival season, such as Diwali, upon us, concerns about noise pollution are once again in the spotlight. India’s bustling roadways, religious gatherings, and festive celebrations significantly contribute to this issue.
Giving The Urban Indian a Better Life
Every year, Delhi and certain regions in the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh experience a critical juncture in their annual air quality, particularly in urban areas.
Action and Authority
The recent actions of two Indian states approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the conduct of their Governors underscore the persistent issue of political appointees in Raj Bhavan using their authority to obstruct the decisions of elected governments.
Is the United Nations toothless in ending wars?
The Israel-Palestine conflict and its associated humanitarian crisis, coupled with the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, have raised significant questions about the United Nations’ continued relevance and its effectiveness in achieving global peace.
AI and the Issue of Human-centricity In Copyright Law
Across the globe there are significant change in attitude of global leaders towards AI regulation, including in India.
Lok Sabha Ethics Committee
Lok Sabha Speaker has directed a complaint of “cash-for-query” lodged by one MP against another MP to be reviewed by the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee.
Putting the ‘70-hour work week’ idea into perspective
N.R. Narayana Murthy, the founder of Infosys, sparked a debate by suggesting that young Indians should work 70 hours a week.