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MSSRF’s Tribal Agrobiodiversity Centre in Jeypore, Odisha, recently held a national consultation, which brought together different stakeholders and fostered discussion on how to build climate resilient, sustainable, and inclusive seed systems. From this consultation, a road map started to emerge on the way forward. Photo: Facebook.com/bptabc Imagine an India where every farmer grows the same … Read more
Court and the Governor Once again, the judiciary has saved democracy. The Supreme Court’s ruling on the exercise of powers by Governors to clear Bills within a reasonable time or be subject to judicial review has provided relief to States. The Court has laid to rest the ambiguity that enabled Governors to ‘harass’ non-BJP ruled … Read more
A sentence in the second paragraph of an explainer, “What has the SC ruled on the T.N. Governor?” (‘FAQ’ page, April 13, 2025), should have read: “In all other cases, once a Bill has been passed by both Houses of the legislature, the Governor can exercise one of three options: grant assent, withhold assent and … Read more
‘France has noted how sports have been playing an increasingly important role in Indian society and economy’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games were extraordinary organisational, popular and sporting successes, and hailed as such worldwide. The stunning venues and ceremonies in the heart of the city of love and … Read more
The three deaths in Murshidabad district during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act have exposed the deep political fault lines and the festering communal divide in West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s repeated assurances that she would protect minority interests, and that the Act would not be implemented in the State, have done little to … Read more
Last week, in a judgment of wide-ranging significance, in The State of Tamil Nadu vs The Governor of Tamil Nadu and Anr., a two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court of India, comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan, reaffirmed the limits that bind gubernatorial authority. In doing so, the Court reminded us of a … Read more
Union Home Minister Amit Shah displayed political urgency when he formalised the BJP’s reunion with the AIADMK, a year ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. A cautious Edappadi K. Palaniswami, the leader of the AIADMK, was also persuaded to endorse a pre-poll agreement to form a coalition government. Coming just days after the AIADMK’s … Read more
Gender inequality is a global phenomenon ingrained into the fabric of society, manifesting itself in all aspects of life. In November 2024, India spoke on its commitment to gender equality in the UN Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review. The statement by the Women and Child Development Ministry highlights the progress made since 2019. … Read more
