Review: Cutting of Trees for developmental projects – Supreme Court constitutes an expert committee for formulating guidelines
In this roundup of the important court judgments, we look at directions about improving the condition of fishermen, enabling unorganised sector…
An old video of building demolition is attributed to recent demolitions by HYDRA in Kokapet, Hyderabad
https://youtu.be/2HwI_99ahxs A video widely shared on social media (here, here, and here) shows the demolition of a multi-story building. The…
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Padma Awards & Elections – Data suggests that more Padma Shri awards are given in Election years
Does political clout & election fever influence the Padma Awards? Data suggests that the number…
What are the Benefits & Facilities extended to a Bharat Ratna Awardee?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/CxR5Yc9G-1I Bharat Ratna is India’s Highest Civilian Honour. But what do the awardees receive from…
[Explainer Video]: How was the ‘Constitution of India’ made?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_StZc4rykh0 On this Republic Day, learn how the ‘Constitution of India’ was made. This explainer…
More than 50% of the Income of National Parties in 2017-18 from ‘Unknown Sources’
Greater transparency in political funding has been a long standing demand of the civil society.…
The Diminishing role of ‘Independent Candidates’ in Lok Sabha elections
In the recent Rajasthan Assembly elections, 13 independents won and prevented Congress from securing a…
Who received the most recommendations for 2018 Padma Awards?
The MHA put out the list of recommendations received on the Padma Awards portal. For…
