India Needs A Stronger Opposition, But The Congress Is Not It
While the current government has made India matter on the modern global map, the civil unrest within the country has only increased. However, looking to the opposition for a solution seems far-fetched. The grand old Congress party, also known as the “family-owned political business”, has possibly not seen worse days than what it is experiencing […]
India And The Global Trend Of Qualms Against The Press’ Freedom
Maintaining its position at the 142nd place in Reporters Sans Frontieres’ (RSF’s) World Press Freedom Index for 2021, India has been accused of waging a merciless war against journalism. Global Decline There is a general trend of decline in the freedom of the press, set in gradually, and off late fanned by the COVID-19 pandemic. While […]
Revisiting J&K’s Reorganisation And Article 370
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an all-party meet with numerous Jammu & Kashmir party leaders today, the first since the historic August 2019 decision to bifurcate the state into union territories. The central government invited 14 leaders from Jammu & Kashmir for a meeting at the PM’s official residence in New Delhi. “Mission Kashmir” The […]
The Curious Case Of Compassion Fatigue With The Rohingyas
“Compassion fatigue”, is the loss of one’s ability to sympathise with tragedy. However, how has a historically ostracised community managed to slip our conscience? While there are a multitude of curious reasons and plausible theories that can place blame on one or all stakeholders, the matter has received questionable attention – sometimes not enough – […]
Domestic Abuse: A “Shadow Pandemic” Whilst COVID-19
Domestic abuse forms the largest share of crimes against women and yet, it is one of the most underreported crimes in India. With the victim(s) constantly sharing space with their abuser(s) during lockdowns, future statistics may not reveal the extent of the real number of atrocities. The TL; DR An early April 2020 report by […]
Explained: The Quad Partnership And Why India Is The Key Player
China has openly claimed unilateral control over the South China Sea and is engaged in a dispute over control of the East China Sea. With the country actively seeking to gain control of the Indo-Pacific region, global leaders’ urgent call to action does not only positively rush a united front against China but also strengthens […]
GNCTD Undermines A Free Functioning Opposition; A Threat To Democratic Systems
A Delhi High Court Bench, on May 18, issued notice to the Centre following a second plea challenging the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) (Amendment) Act, 2021. At a time when state governments are moving to award more power to their local bodies and decentralise power, New Delhi is facing a lateral […]
Centre Files Affidavit On COVID-19, Vilifies “Judicial Interference”
Following the Supreme Court’s instruction and support of state High Courts, the Centre filed an affidavit as instructed. The 218-page document filed Sunday night was received by the Bench on Monday. The Special Bench comprising Justices L.N. Rao and S. Ravindra Bhat led by Justice D.Y Chandrachud, has since adjourned the hearing to Thursday. Reverting to […]
US Permits Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine For Over 12 Years Of Age; Massive Aid Likely For India
Going forward with an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has permitted the use of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged 12-15 years. The Phase 3 trial for this vaccine reportedly demonstrated 100% efficacy in this age group. The vaccine had already been approved for individuals aged 16 and above in […]
