India’s Customs: Efficiency Gains Amid Persistent Corruption Concerns
TL; DR: Despite reforms that reduced average cargo release time, recurring bribery allegations expose persistent corruption in Customs. Yet there’s no…
This viral video showing a classroom with a partition between burqa-clad girls and boys is from Maharashtra, not Kerala
A viral video (here, here, and here) showing a partition separating burqa-clad girls from boys in a classroom is being…
Stories
Women Over 40 Form Less Than One-Fifth of Continuing H-1B Approvals
TL;DR The US H-1B program is changing with new fees and a shift to wage-based…
Karur to RCB Celebrations, and Beyond: Stampedes Continue to Claim Lives
TL;DR The recent Karur stampede in Tamil Nadu, which claimed 41 lives at actor-politician Vijay’s…
Review: Supreme Court Rules Eviction is Permissible by Tribunal if there is a Breach of Obligation to Maintain the Senior Citizen.
In this edition of the court judgments review, we examine the Supreme Court’s ruling on…
H-1B Initial Employment Approvals: Gender Gaps Narrow, Philippines an Outlier with Female Majority
TL;DR The US government’s new policies have sparked major changes to the H-1B visa program.…
India Achieves E20 Ethanol Blending, But Vehicle Owners Worry About Mileage and Engine Health
TL;DR India achieved its 20% ethanol blending (E20) target in March 2025, five years ahead…
Review: Karnataka HC Rules That Medical Reimbursement Cannot be Denied Solely Due to a Change in Name of the Hospital.
In this edition of court judgements, we shall look into Supreme Court’s judgement finalizing the…
