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Back to SearchIs federalism in retreat under single-party hegemony?
The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax brought cheer to consumers, but triggered another row between the Centre and some States, which fear a decline in revenue collection. Opposition-r…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Bihar verdict: Anomaly, or end of the road for the Opposition?
Another assembly election is done and dusted. And the Opposition has lost yet again – this time it was decimated. The NDA won 202 out of the 243 seats in Bihar, with a vote share of 46.5%. The Mahaga…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
What does the latest petition before the Supreme Court mean for surrogacy in India?
Surrogacy, is back in the news. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court agreed to look into the Surrogacy Act, following a petition from a couple facing secondary infertility. At present, the Act does …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Young love vs POCSO Act: The hidden realities behind the low conviction rates
This episode of InFocus unpacks the complexities behind low conviction rates in POCSO cases, revealing why these numbers don’t always tell the full story. Featuring Vidya from Tulir, we explore the i…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How U.S. oil sanctions are testing India-Russia ties
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. and its allies have rolled out sweeping sanctions — freezing Moscow’s central-bank assets, cutting major banks off SWIFT, and …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Blood safety in India: What are the issues and how can they be resolved?
Last month, a tragic incident took place in Jharkhand. Five children with thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder contracted HIV, following a blood transfusion. Initial investigations revealed that …
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Sudan’s RSF massacres: What’s behind the unending war?
The civil war in Sudan has taken more than 150,000 lives. It has displaced at least 13 million people. The UN has confirmed famine in parts of the country. There is widespread malnutrition, especiall…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
In Focus-Parley | Should public celebrations or expression of devotion be avoided?
Earlier this week, a video purportedly showing a group of people offering namaz at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru ignited a political controversy in Karnataka, with the opposition …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
When she is Right: Is a female conservative PM good news for women?
There was a time when women like Jacinda Ardern in New Zealand and Angela Merkel in Germany seemed to rewrite the rules of leadership. They led with calm, empathy and reason.But the picture has chang…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Bihar SIR: What the Supreme Court’s intervention has achieved and what lies ahead
The Election Commission of India has announced the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across 12 States, including poll-bound Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Kerala. …
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago