Lakshadweep: A plan for the worse
A slew of administrative and land reforms initiated in Lakshadweep pose an existential threat to the islands and have provoked widespread protests&…
West Bengal Assembly Election: Social schemes secured Trinamool victory, data suggests
Three prominent welfare schemes, Duare Sarkar, Kanyashree and Swasthya Saathi, were aggressively promoted ahead of the polls
Untold risks: India needs full-time body to tackle biological threats
The country needs a nodal agency to aggregate experts from various ministries, the private sector, academic and scientists
India's population: 'Curb the number of rich children'
Reducing the population by 10% has the same effect on emissions as reducing the average consumption by 10%
India's population: Boom to bust
Population stabilises at total fertility rate ogf 2.1. In India, 20 states and Union territories are below that
Tribunal on a tightrope
Poor implementation of polluter pays principle and conflicts with the environment ministry risks the National Green Tribunal's effectiveness
Swachh Bharat is not just about chasing toilets
Instead of being euphoric about fast pace of toilet construction in the country, the government should focus on the factors failing to trigger …
Call it a memorable year for children? No, not quite
In 2017, we saw some positive changes, but at the same time witnessed loss of life, morbidity and vulnerability which children face in our country
Beyond blood identities: farmers must act as one constituency
A collective voice with agriculture at the centre may spring a surprise in coming electoral battles
Rosewood fades in India
After putting up a fight at CITES, will India be able to provide an alternative trade regime to rosewood artisans of the country?
Can Bihar combat child marriage?
Although a welcome move, Bihar government’s campaign to combat child marriage can be achieved only by ensuring girls complete higher …
Silence on MSP for minor forest produce
Revised guidelines on minor forest produce will hurt forest-based economy of tribal communities
Reinforcing the rights of nations
Drugs major Eli Lilly has lost its case against Canada. It affirms the right of a country to set its own patent laws
Clampdown on right to food
The recent crackdown on slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh seems to be restricting citizens from consuming foods of their choice
Government releases new socio-economic census data
The findings of the new report will place pressure on the government to redefine BPL households and the poverty line
Tajikistan launches new methodology to measure poverty
The World Bank and the Tajikistan government have been jointly collecting, analysing and reporting high-quality poverty data
PUCL moves Supreme Court over non-implementation of food security Act
The government extended the deadline for implementation of the Act, citing the states’ lack of preparedness as one of the reasons
Cabinet likely to give nod to real-time fund transfer for MGNREGA
This decision is expected to address the delay in transfer of funds from the Centre to states
Government inquiry takes aim at green charities that ‘get political’
The inquiry is seen as part of a trend towards quieting the environment movement. It is forcing poorly funded groups to spend resources on making …
Land ordinance promulgated a second time
Belligerent BJP says it will start a campaign across the country to remove ‘mis-conception’ around land acquisition bill
Union Budget 2015-16 reduces funds for SCs and STs
Allocations made in budget 2015-216 way short of Plan Outlays for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Stop patronising the adivasis, Mr PM; they need dignity, not charity
The government needs to recognise that forest laws need to be flexible enough to accommodate and invite collective participations of local …
How draft guidelines dilute economic, environmental responsibilities of businesses
Draft guidelines on Social, Environmental and Economical Responsibilities of Business water down specific recommendations on accountability of …
Reveal or go to jail
New Collection of Statistics Act comes into force. Makes furnishing information mandatory
Technical Problem!
Procedural delays on the part of implementing agencies will ensure that the Supreme Court deadline for the conversion of old Delhi Transport …