Civil Society Movement or Pressure Tactics?
The burning of the Government introduced Lokpal Bill lends a sad end to the much awaited anti-corruption movement that started with a bang. While serious… Read more
Know your facts
It looks like it’s been a Lokpal week as every publication and every media has been discussing the Bill, the controversies and other complexities… Read more
Empower citizens, make Democracy more meaningful
The Civil society movement in India has been very strong and visible in the recent years, with large number of people coming out in the open and engaging… Read more
Watch your step!!
While most of the Indian companies get away with their under the table operations in India, their operations in the United Kingdom would certainly… Read more
Will ********** Basu's suggestions work?
While the country debates the issue, TR Raghunandan shares his views on whether decriminalizing bribes is a viable option that we should be considering… Read more
The Third Face
While Team Anna and the Government have been at the forefront of the Lokpal debate and the drafting process, Aruna Roy of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti… Read more
Perfectly Imperfect
While the much awaited anti-corruption law, the Lokpal Bill stands introduced in the Lok Sabha, we find that there is still a lot of opposition to… Read more
Vote of No-Confidence
It’s war between the Government and the Civil Society with the Lokpal Bill being introduced in the Parliament. While civil society has clearly passed… Read more
Changing definitions of Democracy?
While India is emblematic of a successful Democracy, the current State and National Political Scenario forces one to rethink what Democracy means to… Read more
UN Conventions and Treaties; does the State really follow them?
While every country at some point becomes a part of the various UN Conventions and Treaties, does the Government take further steps or implement national… Read more