Attending a self-defence workshop conducted by two US Marines was an eye-opener. Violence, whether on the battlefield or on Delhi’s streets, looks the same.
Chargesheeting rate in rape cases is high. Conviction rate has, however, gone down post-Nirbhaya incident. If stricter laws were a solution, we should have had a better situation.
The HRW report only goes to show how structures of “due process” often don’t work, especially for women at the intersections of multiple marginalisations.
Meghnad’s interest went much beyond economics and politics. This is reflected in his writing, particularly after his retirement as a full-time LSE professor in 2003.
In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.
As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.
Why should there be unbridled freedom to the Indian media? Is the Indian media above the law? What about Mr Gupta instigating caste hatred in the guise of protecting Dalits interest? He is repeatedly indulging in this kind of mischief.
Why should there be unbridled freedom to the Indian media? Is the Indian media above the law? What about Mr Gupta instigating caste hatred in the guise of protecting Dalits interest? He is repeatedly indulging in this kind of mischief.