In a startling revelation, the Supreme Court has found that states are spending huge amounts on law officers without proper systems being put in place. Loyalty, more than merit, is amply rewarded
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After the Germanwings crash, the European Aviation Safety Agency laid down guidelines not just for pilots but also for aero-medical examiners. This could be a benchmark to make the skies safer in Indi...
In an order, Justice N Kirubakaran of the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court roots for five-year law courses and asks for scrapping of the three-year courses
By Venkatasubramanian
A surv...
Contrary to the notion that hanging a person can bring unconsciousness and painless death, errors can cause some to die with intense pain. Is there a more humane way to execute?
By Sachin Dhawan
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After his sabbatical earlier this year, Rahul seems to be revitalized and visible. But that’s not enough as internal party democracy shows no signs of materializing
By Bhavdeep Kang
Meet the...
A survey among Muslim women in 10 states threw up startling results. Almost 92 percent wanted talaq to be banned. With an NGO publishing a model nikah namah, are the signs of change on the horizon?
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In a first by any state, Delhi’s AAP govt has notified the Delhi Witness Protection Scheme 2015. But how will it be implemented when the police is under the BJP-ruled center?
By Ajith Pillai
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With the Modi government pushing its gold monetization scheme for temples, and with the Supreme Court ordering an audit of the richest temple in the world, where does that leave the Travancore royal f...
As a new D-G takes over, RK Pachauri seems to have been delivered a new set of troubles. All eyes are now on how the case pans out when the hearing starts
By Ramesh Menon
Finally, the gover...
Boston-educated Yaduveer Gopalraj Urs, the new Maharaja of Mysore, has not only inherited massive properties but also a barrage of litigation.
By Imran Qureshi
It has all the ingredients of ...