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JNU Terror Attack - Misinformation

The Right has done the unthinkable - they have unleashed state sponsored terrorism on the students of India. Make no mistake this has what has happened. Now they have no defense but to spread misinformation and create so much confusion that the blame cannot fall on them. This enables people

CAA

Dismantling the argument: Citizen Amendment Act (CAA/CAB)

Cover image credits to @sanitarypanels [post] I am going to skip the preamble; assuming that most people are aware of the basics. I am sure most of you have already been involved in plenty of heated debates on the topic or have had to actively avoid them. This article hopes

Back to the Basics

Back to the Basics: What is CAD and why does it matter?

By now we have all read or heard from one source or the other that India is suffering a huge Current Account Deficit (CAD). This post is for those who are wondering what this is and why does it make a difference. A lesson in EconomicsLet us forget the individual

Indian Elections

Vote for No One

In the run down to the 2014 general elections there is a huge outcry imploring the people to exercise their right to vote. I, myself, have been part of this persuading movement. But the more I attempt to decide who to vote for the more uncertain I get. More than

Back to the Basics

Back to the Basics: The Game of Elections

The election is a game for the politicians. It is a competition for them which they have to win. But let's not get mistaken, it is a game for us too: We have to use our one vote to ensure the best possible outcome according to our perspective. This responsibility

Criminal Law

Review: 'Rape Law'

Do you have a disgruntled (former) girlfriend or parents of a high school sweetheart who did not approve of your physical relationship? Well then - you are screwed. On the 3rd of April, the President approved the Criminal (Amendment) Law Bill which does as much harm, if not more, as

Aadhaar

Understanding Direct Cash Transfers

In their recent burst of policy reforms, Congress introduced the concept of Direct Cash (or Benefits) Transfer. The idea is simple: Instead of subsidising goods/services for the people and taking the responsibility for it's distribution, the Government will now use the Unique Identification, or the Aadhaar program, to directly

Delhi

Don't let them off this easily

The protests in Delhi has the Government reeling back in shock. Once again we see the extent of disconnect between the people and our leaders. They had no idea how much rage was simmering among the people. They never fathomed such a reaction. Hence they never took to solving the

Address to Nation

P.S. - I'm sorry

Dear Dr. Manmohan Singh, Let me begin by congratulating you on your latest set of reforms and also your new resolve for reforms. I am 100% behind you on both aspects. I think the address to the nation was also a good move and long overdue, and once again I

2G Spectrum

I dream of Sibal

Note: Read Mr. Sibal's article on TOI by clicking here, for a better read. My dream, a few nights back: Me: Good evening Mr. Sibal. So glad you could join us for the ‘Tonight Show’ ! Kapil Sibal: I’m happy to be here. Me: Lets get right into it, sir.

Destiny

'It is your Destiny'

The line will be itched in any Star Wars fan. The execution of the line, and the importance given to it throughout the movie made certain we don't forget it. We would have used this word on several occasions ourselves, and heard it used even more. But what exactly do

Scandal

Cash for Votes: Diabolical?

For the uninitiated; this was a scandal that broke out in 2008. After Congress’ determined efforts to pass the nuclear deal with the US resulted in the left parties leaving the coalition. Lacking the majority, Congress needed to sway a few MPs to their side before the vote of no

Political View

The Lokpal Bill

The Lokpal issue first began with humongous fanfare. The youth specially showed a great interest and support for the movement started by Anna Hazare. However as time has passed, and articles have been published, people aren’t as sure anymore. My belief is that people jumped to support a movement