Eroding Media Freedom and Government’s Credibility in India
The recent raids targeting 46 journalists, editors and professionals associated with the independent media outlet NewsClick have set off alarm bells about press freedom in India. Conducted by Delhi Police’s Special Cell, these actions seem excessive in both their severity and scope.
What Would be the Impact of a National Caste Census on Most Indians?
The recent findings from Bihar’s caste census have sparked demands for a nationwide survey, calling into question current affirmative action policies and potentially reshaping India’s political landscape. Here are at least four ways such a survey could affect the majority of Indians.
The Fallout of India-Canada Tensions for Indians
Strained relations between India and Canada have far-reaching implications, affecting Indians in both countries in areas ranging from diplomacy to education.
Why the Women’s Reservation Bill Isn’t Cause for Celebration Yet
The Women’s Reservation Bill was tabled in Parliament in 1996, the same year I was born. Now, at 27, I see it has finally passed. Yet, it won’t take effect until I’m 33. Beyond this glaring delay, I have two other criticisms, one apprehension and eight suggestions for the legislation to make a difference.
What Does Gandhi Have to Do with Cleanliness?
Cleanliness campaigns in India these days invoke Mahatma Gandhi, but the iconic leader’s vision for the country went far beyond sanitation. Gandhi’s writings and speeches reveal a broader mission that contrasts sharply with the current direction of Indian governance.
Another Lynching in India; Who’s the Latest Victim?
A brutal lynching during the recent Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Delhi resulted in the death of 26-year-old Isar Mohammad, highlighting the increasing incidence of extrajudicial violence in India. This disturbing trend has repercussions not only for the victim and their community, but also carries wider implications for society at large.
Why are Central Forces Being Villainised in Conflict-Torn Manipur?
In Manipur, a state in India’s northeast, violence has sharply escalated, claiming at least 200 lives since 3 May. Tasked with restoring order, the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles paramilitary force find themselves at the centre of a targeted hate campaign.