Assange Languishes In Jail

The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, in need of urgent medical attention, continues to be in prison despite the dropping of all charges against him.

A New Platform

Social media aficionados unhappy with platforms such as Twitter for various reasons now have a new option, Mastodon.

Deprived Childhoods

The first ever Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey exposes the shocking state of Indian children’s nutritional status, but this is apparently not an issue of major concern for the government or the opposition.

The Spectre Of IMF

After protests break out across the country, President Lenin Moreno withdraws the decree announcing the removal of fuel subsidies that was a part of the IMF-imposed austerity programme.

Deals & Misgivings

The Dhaka-Delhi bonhomie seems to be on a roll, with seven agreements signed during Sheikh Hasina’s visit, but Bangladesh’s ruling party is facing criticism at home over the government’s close ties with India.

Civil Liberties In Peril

Numerous developments since the return of the Modi-led government illustrate the steady erosion of civil liberties and the unfettered march of the Sangh Parivar against the spirit of the Constitution.

New Window Into Old Times

Excavations at Keeladi have the potential to throw light on the civilisational antiquity of the ancient Tamil country and its people.

Heritage Hampi: Splendour Of Ruins

Hampi, with its temple complexes, palaces and fortresses, epitomised the rich historical, architectural-cultural and cosmopolitan legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire, which flourished on the banks of the Tungabhadra for more than 200 years from the mid 14th century. It is second on The New York Times list of 52 places to visit in 2019.

Uri Attack Added New Dimensions To Security Concerns And Diplomatic Initiatives

The terrorist attack in Uri which killed 18 Indian soldiers has generated fears about a resumption of hostilities across the border and added new dimensions to security concerns and political and diplomatic initiatives.

Hunger and Hard Facts

In the latest Global Hunger Index, India is bracketed in the category of countries where hunger levels are “serious”. But the policy responses on hunger and malnutrition in the country have been inadequate and faulty.

South Asia and 'Nation-Statism'

India’s decision not to join the SAARC summit in Islamabad was a triumph of “nation-statism”. But “SAARC” should be distinguished from “South Asia” and the spirit of regionalism kept alive.

Third Kashmir Crisis: The Worst Is Yet To Come

As the Third Kashmir Crisis unfolds, Kashmiris seek a new order by a new compact and not redress of their grievances. But with India firm on not conceding anything, the fear is that the worst is yet to come.

Towards A Sane Society

Will the Mental Health Care Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha, which brings to centre stage the rights of patients diagnosed with mental disorders, serve the purpose of making positive changes to the mental health care infrastructure?

Narendra Modi Has Become The Government Itself!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who came in with the slogan “minimum government, maximum governance”, has become the government itself.

Turbulent Phase

Never before had the head of the judiciary publicly and repeatedly expressed exasperation over the government’s continued indifference to the judiciary’s concerns.

Selfie Diplomacy

The Prime Minister’s personalised foreign policy approach fails to deliver.

Manipur: Choking Problem

Both the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP think the burning issue of the creation of new districts in Manipur will be a game changer in the forthcoming election.

Justice Without Fairness

The Supreme Court’s order convicting and sentencing Justice C.S. Karnan raises serious questions about the court’s commitment not only to natural justice but also to freedom of expression.

Stalled Impeachment

The process to initiate impeachment proceedings against Justice C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy of the Andhra Pradesh/Telangana High Court for alleged interference in the course of the judicial process, including physical assault and use of caste slurs against a Dalit junior civil judge, is sought to be revived.

The Afghan Toll

The U.S. has little to show for its long engagement inAfghanistan. And if the Taliban returns to power, it will be a major blow to U.S. prestige. Every contingency will be taken to prevent that outcome, even the destruction of Afghanistan.

Rise Of The Police State

From Madhya Pradesh to Delhi to Jharkhand to Chhattisgarh, agencies of the BJP governments have literally been on the rampage. The fake encounters, the oppression of people fighting for their rights, and the curbs imposed on the media bring back memories of the Emergency days.

Vijay Mallya: Truant At Large

Vijay Mallya the delinquent borrower on the run from several agencies of the government, now wants to strike a deal, but the banks remain wary.

Struggle For Equality

The women’s movement for the right of entry into religious spaces seeks to challenge gender- and caste-based hierarchies. The organisations leading it believe that the notion of equality should be extended to all spheres where women face discrimination.

'Muckrakers' united

The GIJN’s Asia conference was a telling reminder of the need for investigative and data-driven journalism to strengthen democracy in the current global climate.

Will Mehbooba Mufti Stay With Her Father’s Decision?

Jammu and Kashmir waits for a functioning government as PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti continues to be in a dilemma over her party’s alliance with the BJP. 

Anti-National Campaign Will Take Forward The Ideology Of Hindu Nationalism?

The crackdown on Jawaharlal Nehru University and the aggressive campaign with focus on its “anti-national character” is part of a Sangh Parivar plan to capture university spaces in order to take forward the ideology of Hindu nationalism. 

Corruption, Cronyism and Nepotism Against Jacob Zuma

Charges of corruption, cronyism and nepotism against President Jacob Zuma have put the government on the back foot in a country already reeling under high levels of economic inequality and unemployment.

Keeping Kuch Crafts Relevant With Contemporary Designers And Traditional Artisans

The Living and Learning Design Centre in a Kutch village is about dialogue between contemporary designers and traditional artisans and about keeping crafts relevant.  

Delhi's Air Pollution Explained!

An unusual confluence of factors caused unprecedented pollution and smog in the Delhi region soon after Deepavali, and experts warn of a similar episode in the days to come.

The Cow Menace

The BJP governments’ holy cow policy has given rise to the phenomenon of large herds of unproductive cattle abandoned by their owners creating social, economic and environmental crises across northern India.