Analysis: Neglecting Mental Health Of Jawans Can Be Disastrous

Bharti Mishra Nath | Sunday August 13, 2023

A glaring lacuna in the recruitment process of constabulary and jawans is the complete absence of psychological parameters in the assessment. Even during training, no psychologist is involved to analyse their behaviour.

Analysis: Breaking Down The Proposed Reforms In Indian Criminal Laws

Bharti Mishra Nath | Saturday August 12, 2023

The Centre introduced three new bills in Lok Sabha on August 11 to revamp India's criminal justice system enacted by the British in 1860.

Opinion: A Plan For Bursting Shimla Draws Huge Objections

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday August 07, 2023

The population of Shimla is around 2.41 lakh, as of Census 2011, besides a floating population of some 70,000 tourists per day during peak season. The hill station lacks a public transport system, parking space and pedestrian infrastructure.

Opinion: Is Poll Promise Taking A Toll On The Karnataka Government?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday August 02, 2023

Amid spiraling discord in its Karnataka unit, where several party MLAs have targeted their own government ministers, the Congress has called a meeting in Delhi today of ministers from the state.

Opinion: Why So Many Lives Are Lost In Highway Accidents

Bharti Mishra Nath | Sunday July 30, 2023

A few days back, Ahmedabad was shaken by a Jaguar driver speeding at 140 km/hour and crashing into a crowd at 1:30 am, killing nine and leaving a dozen more critically injured.

Opinion: The Challenges For 'Friends-With-Benefits' BJP And JD(S)

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday July 26, 2023

The Karnataka election results have brought together strange bedfellows trying to forge a united opposition in the state. Despite ideological differences, the proximity between the BJP and the Janata Dal (Secular) is growing.

Opinion: Age Of Consent In India - What Is The Debate?

Bharti Mishra Nath | Saturday July 22, 2023

The courts in India are flooded with cases on the rampant misuse of the POCSO Act (Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Act of 2012), in which consenting teenagers are prosecuted for acts that become illegal simply because of their age.

Analysis: Amid NDA Moves, How BJP Is Faring With Southern Parties

Bharti Mishra Nath | Tuesday July 18, 2023

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting has created a buzz in political parties, both North and South of the Vindhyas.

Opinion: How To Solve Delhi's Monsoon Mess

Bharti Mishra Nath | Wednesday July 12, 2023

Come rain and our cities are reduced to flooded and damaged roads, overflowing drainage, and stinking garbage piles - a living hell.

Analysis: Why Prices Are Soaring And Possible Solutions

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday July 10, 2023

Data collected from various sources shows a pan-India increase in food prices, with spices and pulses also taking a hit.

Analysis: Karnataka Budget - 5 Guarantees And Their Relevance For Congress

Bharti Mishra Nath | Friday July 07, 2023

It is not often that a state government's budget assumes as much critical, political and electoral significance as the one Karnataka's new Chief Minister Siddaramaiah presented today.

Opinion: The Impact Of NCP's Implosion On 2024

Bharti Mishra Nath | Monday July 03, 2023

Political volatility has not taken a pause in Maharashtra since the 2019 state election. In the latest instance on Sunday, NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) leader Ajit Pawar, along with eight NCP MLAs, joined the Eknath Shinde-BJP government.

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