politics

Free and fearless journalism in a fight for survival

Freedom of the press, a cornerstone of democracy, is under […]
May 08

How news gatherers can respond to social media challenge

Print and electronic media are coping admirably with the upheavals being wrought by social media.
May 03

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 opposition politicians after EC announced MCC, but he was overruled by his colleagues. Why?
May 02

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 rule of law becomes the rule of the petty bureaucrat.
Apr 08

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 2024 face challenges from technological trust to the transparency of the voting process.
Mar 29

Demolishing mosques to erase history or more?

On February 01, a Varanasi district court allowed Hindus to […]
Mar 07

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 impact on the imminent elections, it lays a crucial foundation for future reforms but the battle for complete transparency and accountability in electoral finance, however, is far from over.
Feb 17
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