Explainer: What is the National Medical Commission Bill & Why are Doctors protesting?
Among other legislations, the Parliament passed the National Medical Commission bill during the current session. What are the main features…
Old 2019 video from anti-CAA protest in Gorakhpur falsely linked to recent Sambhal protest in Uttar Pradesh
https://youtu.be/p7KTm63ud7s A video going viral on social media (here, here, and here) shows a group of protestors being beaten by…
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10 years on, only 5 Chief Minister Offices (CMOs) have made proactive disclosures under RTI
The RTI act is now 10 years old. One of the most important provisions of…
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…
