Explainer: What is the actual spending by various Central Government Departments in 2017-18
In an earlier article, we looked the actual expenditure by the government compared to estimates. In this piece, we look…
Old photo from Yemen is being falsely shared as the death of a man in Gaza following an Israeli attack
A photo (here, here and here) circulating on social media shows a deceased man with dogs lying by his side,…
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Lok Sabha has a new standing committee on Ethics. But does it have enough teeth?
Both the houses of Parliament now have a permanent standing committee on ethics. While their…
How is a Film Certified by the Censor Board (CBFC)?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfflyDp_9dY The issue of Film Certification has been discussed time & again in the context…
Fast Track Courts might help reduce Pendency in Courts – But are the Governments Interested?
Huge Pendency in courts is a major bottleneck in providing timely justice to victims. More…
What should an Ideal RTI Reply contain?
A common complaint made by RTI applicants is about the improper reply given by PIOs.…
Voluntary Disclosure of Black Money – Comparing 1997 & 2015
The declarations under the Black Money act surprised many including the Government. At the end…
Understanding India’s Climate Action Plan (INDC)
1st October was the deadline for submitting the Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) by various…
