Karnataka’s hijab row: A rollback, at last
The Karnataka government has rolled back its controversial 2022 order that barred hijab-donning girls from entering classrooms in schools and pre-university colleges. This decis...
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25 May 2026
Coerced consent: On sedition
The article discusses the continued use and evolution of sedition law in India, from Section 124A of the IPC to Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). It highlights t...
23 May 2026
Interpreting the ‘rise’ of the Cockroach Janta Party
The article analyzes the phenomenon of digitally-driven, emotionally charged political mobilizations, exemplified by the 'Cockroach Janta Party'. It distinguishes between tempor...
22 May 2026
Bat for the better: On the BCCI and the RTI Act - The Hindu
The article discusses the ongoing debate regarding the applicability of the Right to Information (RTI) Act to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). While the BCCI ma...
Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?
The article discusses the controversies surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), including paper leaks, corruption, and administrative lapses by the Nat...
On measuring freedom of the press in India
The article critically examines the World Press Freedom Index, published by Reporters Without Borders, which ranks India at 157. It questions the methodology and criteria of suc...
Ladakh seeks belonging through representation
The article critically analyzes the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) stance against granting Ladakh a legislature or Sixth Schedule status, instead offering administrative ...