democracy

Blinken blinks on human rights in Delhi visit

Blinken blinks on human rights in Delhi visit

July 31, 2021

On his day-long debut visit to India, United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinked arrived in New Delhi earlier this week and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishanker and other prominent players during a civil society roundtable, which inclu...

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Democracy in Africa

Democracy in Africa

April 16, 2019

After several stumbles, democracy seems to be advancing in Africa again. Fragile yet taking baby steps ahead. The world needs to encourage this.

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Right to privacy in a modern democracy

Right to privacy in a modern democracy

August 25, 2017

The Supreme Court ruling on privacy settles the debate in India on this crucial issue, at least for now. But how does India compare to other democracies in protecting the privacy of its citizens?

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Wedding Paradox: Does demonetisation tick the right boxes?

Wedding Paradox: Does demonetisation tick the right boxes?

December 5, 2016

Marriage ceremonies are lavish and ostentatious affairs for the rich and well-to-do. For Indian business barons and politicians, the display of opulence begins with the wedding invite, demonetisation or no demonetisation! As the common man struggled to withdraw his hard-earned mo...

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India ranks 66 in Rule of Law index

India ranks 66 in Rule of Law index

October 20, 2016

India has been placed at 66 out of 113 countries in the world for upholding the rule of law according to a freshly released report by World Justice Project.

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Discerning Defamation- Stress on Speech

Discerning Defamation- Stress on Speech

September 29, 2016

In a benchmark in the history of India’s legislative practice, MP Tathagata Satpathy has reportedly launched the most organised private member’s bill, the Speech Bill, garnering huge support from social media.

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Kashmir remains the flash point between India and Pakistan

Kashmir remains the flash point between India and Pakistan

August 17, 2016

Well embroidered carpets, fine pashmina shawls and fragrant saffron evoke sweet memories of Kashmir across the globe. Yet Jammu and Kashmir state (North India) is in news on account of terror attacks, protest by locals, and human right violations. Also, Kashmir has been the flash...

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