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Waqf Act: The moral universe of law
Published on Sep 02, 2024 07:59 PM IST
Property under waqf grows because of the acts of charity of pious Muslims, a critical fact often missed when the values of waqf properties are circulated.
Women under Taliban rule: Real life mirrors dystopian fiction
Since taking over Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban have become more empowered to expedite women’s erasure from public life.
Published on Sep 02, 2024 06:52 PM IST
Eye on the Middle East | A West Bank watershed
Why did Israel open a fresh front in the West Bank?
Published on Sep 01, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Kerala's elephant trade under investigation amid concerns of illegal procurement
The WCCB has launched an investigation into the practice of individuals in Kerala allegedly purchasing elephants from northeastern states for financial gain
The Baloch attacks and continuing turmoil in Pakistan
Over the years, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has fuelled discontent due to the part it has played in marginalising the ethnic Baloch community
Published on Aug 31, 2024 07:05 PM IST
Saman Ayesha Kidwai
CM Mohan Yadav’s religious agenda seen as attempt to consolidate his position
Mohan Yadav wants to assert his authority, consolidate his position in the government and the party and also to create a mass following for himself.
FIRs filed against Malayalam film personalities: SIT’s work has only just begun
The Kerala government, which delayed the release of the Hema Committee report, has taken the first step towards addressing serious concerns by forming the SIT
Published on Aug 30, 2024 07:04 PM IST
In Rajnath Singh, the BJP has a hands-on politician, a skilled negotiator
Singh could be a key politician to keep track especially if the government comes under threat. His skillsets could be put to use again in the future.
Published on Aug 30, 2024 06:04 PM IST
Sunita Aron
Misleading advertisements: Why did the SC stay the government notification?
Despite assurances, the Patanjali contempt case revealed the complete lack of action with regard to misleading advertisements.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 08:15 PM IST
Malayalam film industry needs reforms from within, not cosmetic changes
The real plight of ‘banned workers’ - women who have complained and are now being forced to pay a price through the denial of work - must be addressed
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:52 PM IST
Assam’s history shows that communal provocations can lead to ugly places
The higher judiciary needs to take note of the recent disturbing events and intervene to prevent a completely avoidable repeat of the 1983 Nellie massacre.
Published on Aug 29, 2024 07:35 PM IST
RG Kar case: Every suspect has the right to a lawyer irrespective of the crime
Why is it important that all parties in a criminal trial are represented? Can lawyers choose which cases they wish to represent?
Published on Aug 28, 2024 09:13 PM IST
J&K elections: Multi-cornered contest in most assembly seats
The NC-Congress alliance will be tested. The BJP has to tackle internal squabbles. New parties and influential independents will make it an interesting election
Published on Aug 28, 2024 09:00 PM IST
Mir Ehsan
Why Pavel Durov's arrest sparked a global debate on free speech
The Telegram CEO's unprecedented arrest in France comes at a time of rising concerns over censorship and increasing government oversight of online content
Published on Aug 27, 2024 04:45 PM IST
Anish Yande
The Jawaharlal Nehru connection to Kerala’s famous snake-boat races
The boats involved are typically between 100 and 138 feet long with their rear parts rising to around 20 feet and a long, tapering front portion.
A Taliban ambassador in the UAE and a double inflection point
In 2011, UAE actively competed with Qatar to court the Taliban to open an office in their state but lost out to Doha.
Published on Aug 27, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Key RSS meet in Kerala will focus on the road ahead for the organisation, BJP
The organisation president and the general secretary of each of the 32 organisations will be present at the annual meeting scheduled for three days from Aug 31
Published on Aug 27, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Ecostani | Unified Pension Scheme, a moral victory for the Opposition
The BJP-led central government appointed a committee headed by Cabinet Secretary-designate T.V. Somanathan in March 2023 to review the New Pension Scheme.
Published on Aug 26, 2024 10:21 PM IST
Revisiting Lothal: The Harappan port-town and its role in ancient maritime trade
Debate over the nature of a 250-meter-long rectangular basin lined with burnt bricks, located at the mouth of the Gulf of Khambhat might finally be wrapping up.
Published on Aug 25, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Behind an error by the NEC, a complicated colonial history of divisions
The current controversy reaffirms the fact that the Manipur conflict is inherently tied to conflicting geographical imaginations of space and society.
Published on Aug 24, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Right mix of information, resources, diagnostics needed to control mpox
The biggest hurdle in controlling mpox is likely to be the stigma associated with the disease. Part of this comes from the nature of the symptoms.
Published on Aug 24, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Nandita Jayaraj
Champai Soren: Can the ‘Kolhan Tiger’ still roar, and eat into the JMM votebank?
Independent political observers said Soren’s departure could hit the INDIA bloc more if he decides to form his own party.
Published on Aug 23, 2024 07:03 PM IST
A look at the Supreme Court's judgment on the right to privacy of adolescents
Extraneous considerations with regard to the trends in society or personal opinions of the judge cannot replace the law.
Published on Aug 23, 2024 07:03 PM IST
Hema committee report: Any affirmative action must extend to all performing arts
The Hema committee identified nearly 17 kinds of exploitations including demanding sexual favours in exchange for being cast in a film.
Published on Aug 22, 2024 09:00 PM IST
Anuradha Vellat
Conflict over fishing is a major point of dispute between India and Sri Lanka
Recently, Sri Lanka amended its Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, making it illegal for fishermen to operate or own a boat engaged in bottom trawling.
TDP in a bind over NDA’s stand on Waqf board, fears backlash in the state
Leaders from the party said they were not consulted on the recent debate on the Waqf Amendment Bill, which suggested changes to the functioning of Waqf board
Published on Aug 22, 2024 08:31 PM IST
Something wicked and funny, this way comes
With Stree 2’s commercial success, horror comedies and their sequels might just begin to really take off in India. If you’re new to this genre, here’s a list
Published on Aug 21, 2024 08:31 PM IST
Southern Lights | CM Siddaramaiah’s legal and political woes
The Congress has made it clear that Siddaramiah will not step down as CM. But there is pressure from within and from the opposition calling for his resignation.
Published on Aug 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Hema Commission report reveals harassment of women in Malayalam film industry
A significant portion of the report was omitted for the privacy of those who testified before the commission.
Bangladesh’s interim government faces an uphill battle
While the interim government represents hope for many, financial difficulties and a history of failed reforms cast doubt on its ability to bring about change.
Published on Aug 20, 2024 08:25 AM IST
Smruti S Pattanaik