Explainer: What is the Contribution of various Countries to the UN Budget?
The United Nations operations are sustained from the contributions received from member countries. Contributions from member countries are assessed every…
This video of a woman allegedly crying over a lost necklace is unrelated to Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
https://youtu.be/NyYPEaMcIpI A video (here, here, and here) of a woman crying and stating that someone stole a necklace from her…
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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…
