Comment Pieces

Work the crowds now

Posted on September 15, 2011

Has corruption become the standalone symbol for the failure of development?  Was the recent campaign also a movement against the injustices of… Read more

Why the right to recall is flawed?

Posted on September 15, 2011

Direct democracy has always enjoyed an evocative space amongst the utopian democrats in India. Even the recent crusade against corruption has managed… Read more

Strong shoulders to head the Lokpal

Posted on September 15, 2011

With great power comes great responsibility.  A strong Lokpal will not serve the purpose without an honest and efficient leader heading the body.… Read more

New anti-corruption drive; is it emblematic of a changing Bihar?

Posted on September 14, 2011

While Bihar often is considered to be one of the most corrupt states in India, the new anti-corruption drive undertaken by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar… Read more

To **********with good intentions

Posted on September 14, 2011

Jawed Naqvi, India correspondent, Dawn explores the ways in which most people’s movements come to be hijacked by right wing supporters and subsequently… Read more

Counting the waves

Posted on September 14, 2011

Does a weak government at the centre act as a catalyst for corruption? What is the underlying nexus between our corporates, MPs and corruption? Is… Read more

A celluloid tribute to **********

Posted on September 14, 2011

Everybody wants a piece of Anna. The Parliament, the media, the civil society group and now, the Indian film industry. The latest is that a marathi… Read more

An un-civil society and its journey to civilisation

Posted on September 13, 2011

Guest writer Srikanth Vishwanathan examines the different categories and circumstances that bribes fall into and wonders if we should tar them… Read more

Tackling corruption: Good governance and transparency is the way forward

Posted on September 13, 2011

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, in an interview to Girish Menon talks about the importance of transparency and delivery of governance… Read more

Listen to the people

Posted on September 13, 2011

Why does our government turn a blind eye to the various scams and scandals that repeatedly come to light ? Why does it acknowledge the corrupt ways… Read more