The freedom of speech and expression, protected under Article 19 of our Constitution is being constantly challenged. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/laws-can-t-regulate-artistic-imagination/story-e2NWDPytXonnYXvTqYKxJJ.html
The primary goal of reserving jobs for the OBCs is aimed at remedying the lingering effects of discrimination. But the ‘map’ used to design and implement such action is decades old and insufficiently detailed. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/some-obcs-have-edged-out-others-from-public-services/story-maZcd8bQtnTRta5ofgbxcL.html
Recruitment racketeers have been taking Indians illegally to conflict zones, often in contravention of the Emigration Act. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/workers-abroad/story-U3axWRI1Dptg3zilSs2xRK.html
Even as there is a demand for reservation of jobs in the private sector, there is considerable backlog in Govt services. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/backlog-is-mounting-in-govt-jobs/story-IXNVop4vIZyj5i6gYBSf4K.html
We, in India have been aware of the anomalies in our electoral processes. Since the seventies at least seven committees have recommended comprehensive roadmaps for reforms. But not a single report has been implemented so far. However, most of the changes are due to the civil society initiatives and increased public awareness. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/too-many-committees-but-too-little-implementation-so-far/story-wflYYsmYzFW4tvNkOVrkhM.html
While technology is making nuclear energy more cost-efficient and nuclear waste management safer, the political wrangle continues. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/ensure-safety-without-secrecy/story-U1foIHT12kvoslS5c2q8GJ.html
On Republic Day 2003, President Khatami of Iran shared the podium with his Indian counterpart as Chief Guest. In August 2005, a proposed visit by newly elected Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad failed to materialize. What has changed since Khatami’s high profile visit? https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/what-changed-post-2003/story-Uba86KEtnXgfgDN8MY6iqI.html
Construction activities in most Indian cities normally require 25 to 40 multiple-authority clearances, each boasting a ‘single window’ system. Procedural delays, obsolete laws and opaque regulations lead to corruption, cost escalations and illegal construction. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/90-pc-of-india-s-land-titles-are-disputed/story-AXVejNuUXjP8UNle4GY8GO.html
A politician who is poor is a poor politician. This statement by Carlos Hank Gonzalez, a former mayor of Mexico City, captures the social acceptability of political corruption. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/intervention-required-at-several-levels/story-g7H618a8106QDdLEGtxs3J.html
There are so many models of airport modernisation all over the world that the Indian skeptics can literally take their pick. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/plenty-models-for-airport-pvt-tion/story-2gQs53oHTcC2J9Q2N4BEWO.html