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A sudden directive mandating a No Objection Certificate for large cardamom cultivation in the state’s Changlang district has sparked unrest among farmers, raising concerns over livelihood rights, legal validity and administrative transparency

In his second term, Donald Trump is using executive orders like  royal decrees—but federal judges are standing in his way, forcing a constitutional showdown over the balance of power

By Col R Hariharan The recent deportation of 104 Indian illegal migrants from the United States has sparked an international outcry—not merely for the act of deportation itself, but for the brutal...

India’s debate over synchronizing elections resurfaces, balancing efficiency against federalism, diversity, and democratic accountability. Professor Ranbir Singh dissects the complexities

The answer has been provided by Judge Anirban Das, Additional Sessions Judge, 1st Court, Sealdah, South 24 Parganas, in his well written and  commendable judgment. The judge remained steadfast and focused, in the face of tremendous public pressure, and the horrendous nature of the crime, and delivered justice to Sanjay Roy by saving his life 

As the two Asian giants India  navigate a fragile détente, the re-election of Donald Trump adds a new dimension to the geopolitical chessboard. While New Delhi and Beijing seek to stabilize relations, Washington’s evolving China strategy raises critical questions about India’s balancing act between the two powers. Will India emerge as a bridge, a battleground, or a decisive player in the shifting global order?

On January 27, 2025, Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to implement the long-debated Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a step hailed as revolutionary by some and divisive by others. But as the dust settles, the UCC’s implications—both social and legal—remain the subject of intense national debate

The murder of freelance journalist Mukesh Chandrakar on January 1, 2025, has brought the precarious state of press freedom in India as well as the apex court’s role into sharp focus

In a scaled-down spectacle that blended defiance and spectacles, the president’s inauguration broke norms, enraged critics, and raised concerns about America’s democratic future 

Divorce and separation are no longer whispered taboos in Indian society. As the landscape of marriage evolves, so too does the courage required to confront its challenges with wisdom and grace