politics

Climate change hardly a burning issue for Indian voters

The expectation for Indian politicians to 'be with the people' now encompasses standing with them through their lived experiences of…

6 months ago

How India uses national interest as a smokescreen to muzzle the media

The Indian government is weaponising ‘national interest’ measures to close down reporting it deems critical of the Modi government.

7 months ago

India’s electronic voting machines have a trust problem

Criticism of EVMs is legitimate, but it shouldn't overwhelm the devices' potential to strengthen democracy

7 months ago

Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival

Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under attack around the world, just when we need it more…

7 months ago

How news gatherers can respond to social media challenge

Print and electronic media are coping admirably with the upheavals being wrought by social media.

7 months ago

How the ECI Contributed in Undermining Its Own Model Code of Conduct

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar wanted to issue an advisory to the enforcement agencies to refrain from going after the…

7 months ago

Live-in lover law opens door to attacks on freedoms

Whimsical and capricious behaviour by public officials is not the sign of a democratic polity, but an absolutist one. The…

8 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Whose votes will really be counted?

Exploring the Depths of Electoral Integrity: The Battle Over EVMs and Voter Trust. Amidst increasing scrutiny, the Lok Sabha Elections…

8 months ago

Demolishing mosques to erase history or more?

On February 01, a Varanasi district court allowed Hindus to offer prayers in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque.…

9 months ago

Electoral Bonds: Beyond the Verdict, the Fight for Free and Fair Elections is Far From Over

The Supreme Court's landmark verdict on electoral bonds, marks a critical step towards transparency in political funding. Despite its limited…

9 months ago