On measuring freedom of the press in India
The article critically examines the World Press Freedom Index, which ranks India at 157, questioning its methodology and applicability to diverse nations. It highlights that the index, pr...
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22 May 2026
Caste away: On the Court and caste count
The article discusses the Supreme Court's dismissal of a petition to halt the caste census, which is part of the delayed Census 2027. The Chief Justice emphasized the need for government ...
Ladakh seeks belonging through representation
The article critically examines the Indian government's stance on Ladakh's demand for a legislature and constitutional safeguards under the Sixth Schedule, contrasting it with the offer o...
Regulation, not bans, can protect online gamers
The article argues that India's Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which banned online games involving money, has been counterproductive. Instead of protecting individua...
21 May 2026
Implications of Increasing Size of Lok Sabha
The article discusses three proposed Bills, including the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, a Delimitation Bill, and a Bill extending these provisions to Union Territories with legisla...
Rescheduling of the First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit
The First International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) Summit, originally scheduled for June 1, 2026, in New Delhi, has been postponed. This decision was made in consultation with the African Un...
Unlearnt lessons: On India’s inadequate strategic petroleum and gas reserves - The Hindu
The article highlights India's significant vulnerability due to its inadequate strategic petroleum and gas reserves, a weakness underscored by recent retail price hikes, high crude costs,...
Diversification gains: On India and its export competitiveness
The article analyzes India's commendable export performance in April 2026, noting a nearly 14% growth in merchandise exports to $43.6 billion, partly due to price increases and significan...
Report of the 16th Finance Commission for 2026-31
The article details the key recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission (Chair: Dr. Arvind Panagariya), whose report was tabled in Parliament on February 1, 2026, for the period 2026-2...
SEBI, NISM and IICA sign MoU to Advance Corporate Governance, ESG and Capital Markets
The National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM), established by SEBI, and the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, have signed a Memo...
International Day of Yoga 2026 Countdown Continues in Kerala with Holistic Wellness Programme for Women
The article reports on a special 'Yoga for Menopause – A Holistic Wellness Module' program held in Kottayam, Kerala, as part of the 32-day countdown to the International Day of Yoga (IDY)...
BRICS MINISTERS OF JUSTICE MEETING ON STRENGTHENING ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING IN MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
Under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship, the BRICS Ministers of Justice held a meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where they adopted a 'Declaration on Strengthening Alternative Dispute Resolutio...