For a new India, we need radical alternatives
By Mark Tully Beating communalism, caste, corruption, poverty, dirt and terrorism by 2022 will require some radical thinking The government is planning how to implement its […]
Democracy
India slips to 42nd place on EIU Democracy Index; US at 21st
In the list compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), India has moved down from 32nd place last year and remains classified among âflawed democraciesâ […]
Sweets and state secrets: How the worldâs largest democracy prepares its budget
By Anwesha Ganguly Thereâs a sweet, heartwarming side to the arduous task of preparing the government of Indiaâs annual budget. The printing of the budget documents, […]
Decentralised Democracy in India: Gandhiâs Vision and Reality review: The road to development
By Arvind Sivaramakrishnan A powerful argument for Gandhiâs idea that local government should be at the centre with the state a trustee With quiet, understated passion […]
âIndependent and impartial judiciary must for democracyâ
By Amit Anand Choudhary NEW DELHI: The senior-most judge of the Supreme Court Justice J Chelameswar, who had along with three other senior judges recently revolted against the Chief […]
The relevance of Rajya Sabha in Indian democracy
Many in India are of the opinion that the institution of âRajya Sabhaâ should undergo a reform. However, none would agree with the idea that […]
India Supreme Court judges: Democracy is in danger
New Delhi: Four of India’s most senior Supreme Court judges have warned that democracy is under threat because of the way the court is being […]
Govt open to suggestions to further cleanse political funding, says Jaitley
In a Facebook post, finance minister Arun Jaitley said the conventional practice of funding the political system was to take donations as well as undertake […]
Journalists Are Essential to a Democracy. A Few Blemishes Shouldnât Mean We Forget That
By SUSHIL AARON Times Nowâs decision to dedicate a show to Rahul Gandhi watching Star Wars has raked up the question of what qualifies as journalism. The television […]
The challenges of making public policy
By Tadit Kundu Jean DrĂšzeâs new book of essays defends action-oriented research, especially in the field of development economics Designing government policy to eradicate corruption is […]