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Nobody’s Child

AN important PIL, which could have far-reaching implications on adoption rules, was placed before the Supreme Court in late August. It sought the removal of anomalies in the grounds for adoption and guardianship, to make them uniform for all citizens and also to make them gender and religion neutral.

A New Language

In all the analyses of the policy recently approved by the Union cabinet, one element that has not been highlighted enough is its focus on the promotion of Indian languages, arts and culture.

A Rival to Zoom?

Even as a Kerala firm is hailed for developing the best video-conferencing solution after a contest, its product should serve different segments at a reasonable cost and have watertight security

The Return of Bacchus

The Delhi government’s decision to allow the sale of liquor in hotels and restaurants is part of its drive to increase its revenue which was severely depleted due to Covid-19.

Manipulations, Amputations and Mutations…

The BJP led coalition government won the recent confidence motion after high drama which showed the incredible ease with which MLAs manoeuvred themselves in a spirit of accommodation.

Paying Lip Service?

Even as PM Modi and ex-CAG Rajiv Mehrishi push for government transactions to be done electronically, major deals and funds are out of the purview of the CAG’s audit.

Adulterated Justice?

The harrowing story of Prem Chand, a Sonipat shopkeeper who was acquitted 38 years after being accused of selling contaminated turmeric, is a classic case of due diligence and lawful action not being performed

Tread Carefully

Giving women permanent commission in the Army needs to be hailed but it would be prudent not to involve them in direct armed conflict in case they are captured as PoWs. Let this not be done to please a certain lobby

Punishing Polluters

Setting a strict example, the National Green Tribunal imposed hefty fines to the tune of Rs 286 crore on four firms responsible for creating “gas chamber like condition” in Mahul, Ambapada and Chembu...

How Gurdaspur Was Saved From Pakistan

Under the Indian Independence Act, this strategic district, which included Hindu majority Pathankot, was provisionally included in Pakistan. Though it was later awarded to India, it has never been away from the neighbour’s gaze.

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