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Education, the Way Forwa­rd…

With the Supreme Court upholding the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act 2015, will it usher in a new crop of competent and progressive leaders? By Sucheta Dasgupta Despite the outcry over...

Elephantine Problems

Indians have been emotionally attached to captive elephants for over 4,000 years. The Supreme Court has now asked states to ensure that they’re not cruelly treated. This might ensure them a better fut...

No More BULL

The recent stay by the Supreme Court on the center’s notification lifting the ban on Jallikattu has given a breather to bulls. But for how long, given that it is an emotive and political issue in Tami...

Wheeling & Dealing in the Air

Travelling is often a Herculean effort for the disabled. What makes it worse is the insensitivity of the airlines and the delay in getting them wheelchairs. Can tighter regulations make them answerabl...

A Flight of Fancy?

There was skepticism over the govt’s move to develop 100 airports in small cities. But if a new hub-and-spoke concept takes off, it could give a fillip to the economy and Modi’s “Make in India” dreams...

No Child’s Play

Even as the government wants to increase adoptions in India and has laid out new guidelines, the Missionaries of Charity has pulled out of this sector, citing differences By Sujit Bhar in Kolkat...

Money down the Drain

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 ...

Making Air Travel Safer

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...

Abolish three-year law degrees: Judge

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...

Tied up in Painful Knots

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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