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Aggrieved over the Regulation, members of the scientific community have written to the president as it will jeopardise a way of life and the entire economy of these fragile islands.

High Court and Supreme court judges are literally setting new benchmarks by hearing cases late into the night. Recently, for the third time during the ongoing summer vacations, benches held virtual hearings simultaneously till 10:10 pm and 9:40 pm, respectively. Is this a sign of things to come?

At present two courts in Dominica are hearing separate cases related to Choksi, an Indian citizen. They have declared him as an illegal entrant. Should Choksi be tried by the courts of Dominica, a country of refuge, according to their own laws or should he be sent back to India, whose laws he has broken, for facing trial?

After many ifs and buts, the government decided to cancel the Board exams due to the pandemic. This has led to mixed reactions.

In a laudable move, the Tamil Nadu government has allowed women to become temple priests and will give them training in Hindu rituals.

The Act withdraws the power of minority-run schools to appoint teaching and non-teaching staff, including the school principal, and has led to furore.

In a surprising and welcome U-turn, Ramdev, who was facing a backlash for attacking allopathic doctors, claimed that good doctors are a boon and they are the messengers of god on earth.

The Court came to the rescue of the nation by intervening with a statesman-like approach when the centre was faltering in its administrative capacity, leading to much-needed course correction.

By Jagdish Sagar From the air you’ll see a translucent lagoon, its tranquil waters turquoise and aquamarine, its coral reef defining it sharply against the deep blue sea.  A small, narrow isl...

The company has given conditions to the centre for supply of its vaccine, including not undertaking bridging trials and waiver of indemnity. But experts warn against removing all regulatory oversight.