Category: Editorial Analysis
Looking to the future on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day 2024 marks the commemoration of 75 years of diplomatic ties between Ireland and India.
High Level committee report on Simultaneous Elections
The High-Level Committee (HLC) on One Nation, One Election has submitted its comprehensive report to President Droupadi Murmu, addressing key aspects of simultaneous elections in India.
On judges and bureaucrats joining politics
Recently a Calcutta High Court judge and a senior IPS officer in West Bengal resigned from their posts and joined political parties.
How is nuclear waste generated?
This article discusses challenges associated with nuclear waste management, particularly in the context of India’s nuclear power program.
CAA: Issues in the legal challenge to the law
The Centre notified the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rules just before the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct.
We need limits on election campaign spending
Proliferation of election spending has emerged as a pivotal concern, undermining the essence of democratic representation.
India suboptimal use of its labour power
India’s labour market is pivotal to its economic growth, especially in the phase of demographic dividend. However, the majority of the workforce is engaged in low-quality jobs, resulting in the suboptimal utilization of labour.
RBI and the net-zero transition — A roadmap for green India
The article discusses RBI’s draft disclosure framework on climate-related financial risks and its implications for green transition.
Deprivileging bribe
The Supreme Court held that legislators do not enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for bribery charges in connection with their speech and votes made in Parliament and Legislative Assemblies.
The status of India’s nuclear programme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed the start of the process of core-loading the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at the Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu.This event marks a significant milestone in India’s nuclear power program.
Mountains of plastic are choking the Himalayan States
The Himalayan Region faces a severe plastic waste crisis, impacting its biodiversity, freshwater sources, and ecosystem health. Despite regulatory frameworks, challenges persist in waste management, especially in the hilly terrain.
India’s burgeoning death penalty crisis
India’s death penalty system faces scrutiny due to systemic failures in sentencing and the treatment of death row prisoners. This article underscore the need for a holistic approach to address the shortcomings in India’s criminal justice system.