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Topic: Constitution

Kesavananda Bharati, seer behind 1973 SC judgment on ‘basic structure’ of Constitution, dies

In 1973, after a petition was filed by Kesavananda Bharati, Supreme Court ruled that Parliament cannot alter the 'basic structure' of the Constitution.

Why the right to vote is not in the US constitution

The constitution framers of the US didn’t forget the right to vote– they intentionally left it out.

Mourn idea of India, but don’t forget that the idea of people is changing too

Modi’s new India is a new idea of the people. And politicians and intellectuals must bow to it unquestioningly.

India’s democracy crumbling? Constitution shows how to create democracy in unlikely settings

Ashutosh Varshney, in his reading of Madhav Khosla’s new book, writes how India is a democracy by design and the Constitution its teacher.

Treat people of J&K like those in northeast states. Include us in Article 371: Muzaffar Baig

A year on, the claim that scrapping Article 370 will enhance nationalist feelings is yet to fructify on the ground, writes J&K’s former deputy CM.

IAS, IPS officers in J&K accused of ‘anti-national’ activity can now be fired without probe

The provision is one of the changes taking effect as a result of the scrapping of Article 370, a decision taken by the Modi govt on 5 August last year.

Indian secularism still has a future if followers stop blame game with RSS: Rajmohan Gandhi

Yogendra Yadav's understanding of Abhay Dubey's book on Indian secularism is indisputable. But let's not forget that secularism forced even RSS to accept lower-caste Hindus.

Constitution wasn’t ready for health crisis like coronavirus. It is leading to a logjam

Judicial and democratic processes have been put on hold due to Covid. Stark constitutional and legislative reforms are required to ensure India runs smoothly.

States going against NRC-NPR should know two wrongs don’t make a right

In attempting to uphold the Constitution of India, state governments such as Kerala, Telengana and Rajasthan must not throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Why an atheist witness was ‘forced’ to take oath in the name of God in a Guwahati court

Earlier this week, a lower court in Guwahati refused an ‘atheist’ journalist from Arunachal to swear in the name of Constitution as there is no such provision for people like him.

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.