Who can adopt an Indian child? According to adoption guidelines notified in January this year, prospective adoptive parents have to be physically, mentally and emotionally stable, financially capable and should…
The government will soon constitute the Fifteenth Finance Commission, as per normal practice, a couple of years before the end of the five-year period during which the Commission’s recommendations are…
Introduction: Globalization is getting very bad press in industrialized countries. From being touted aggressively only 10 years ago as a “win-win” development for all, it is now blamed for these…
The landmark Supreme Court order criminalising sex with a child bride removed an exception in India’s criminal jurisprudence which had until then accorded legal protection to men who raped their…
What is the mainstream narrative on Tipu Sultan? Tipu was the son of Haider Ali, a professional soldier who climbed the ranks in the army of the Wodeyar king of…
Context: Politics must be grounded to solve the problems of today. While a party may draw inspiration from the past, it must live in the present. The laurels of the…
Quick Read New research finds that antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella bacteria from manure continues to spread in the environment after land application of the manure Salmonella is one of the most common food-borne bacteria and responsible for food…
Introduction: EXTREME volatility in the prices of some food commodities has, in recent years, been hurting producers as well as consumers, while also disrupting certain economic activities. The reason for…
Context: The government is all set to begin work on an estimated $87 billion plan to connect around 60 of India’s largest rivers; this includes the Ganga. Once complete, it…
A diverse group of eight Indian citizens submitted a draft Progressive Uniform Civil Code to the Chairman of the Law Commission. Indian Express explains the background of the Uniform Civil…
