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OPED: Reforming Statutory Watchdogs: Navigating Global Accreditation Standards and Domestic Enforcement Powers
Statutory watchdogs serve an essential purpose in contemporary governance. From human rights commissions to information commissions, data protection agencies and anti-corruption agencies, statutory watchdogs ... -
OPED: The Kolkata Pandal Stampede: Why Urban Mass Management Keeps Failing
Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata are much more than an event of religious significance. Rather, they mark a culturally important institution which has managed ... -
Drought in Maharashtra: Voluntary Pay Cuts Won’t Fix India’s Agrarian Vulnerability
The recurring drought situation in Maharashtra reflects a problem in the agricultural sector of India – many farmers are still at the mercy of ... -
OPED: Self-Replicating AI and Smart Home Cybersecurity Risks Trend Across Search and Tech Forums
Smart houses are designed in such a way that daily activities become easier. Connected cameras, smart speakers, locks, thermostats, and other voice-controlled helpers help ... -
Inflation vs. Household Pockets: The WPI Dilemma in a Festive Season
Festivals have historically been considered as periods of celebration, shopping, family get-togethers, and lavish spending. But for many Indian families, increasing prices lead to ... -
Unregulated Genetically Engineered Seeds and Shrinking Crop Diversity: Why India Needs a Cautious Overhaul
In order for India’s agriculture to have a future, it requires not only better crop yields. It also requires preserving biodiversity, respecting the rights ... -
AI in the Judiciary: Balancing Automated Efficiency with Human Justice in India
It is imperative for the judiciary of India to be at the right juncture where technology is concerned. Considering the many cases pending in ... -
Delhi’s Mass Mobilisation vs the State: A Defining Moment for Democracy and Dissent
The current agitation by citizens of Delhi has once again thrown up the classic democratic dilemma about what should be the reaction of the ... -
Judicial Restraint vs. Capital Gridlock – Supreme Court Steps In on Delhi’s Transit Shutdown
Delhi’s transport infrastructure is more than a network of roads, buses and public transit services. It is the foundation on which millions of residents ... -
Electoral Transparency vs. Institutional Friction: Lessons from the Escalating Conflict Over Electoral Roll Revisions
An electoral roll is not just a register. It establishes who should be allowed to vote, which is why the growing controversy around the ...
