Federalism and inter-State relations are making headlines these days, and some for good reasons. Congress-ruled Telangana has in recent months entered into agreements with Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Odisha and Rajasthan and Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh to meet its power demand, which is growing faster than earlier projections. The State is particularly looking to expand the share … Read more
The Supreme Court of India. | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap The Supreme Court’s judgment in State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu (2025) lays down the correct constitutional position and is unassailable. However, some people have questioned the judgment. My answer to them is that the Constitution has created a parliamentary democracy. … Read more
Pope Francis Pope Francis was noted for his humanity, personal warmth and humility. He fought war mongering, global indifference and a lack of concern for immigrants. He was definitely a people’s pope. His reaching out to all religions is part of a rich legacy that he leaves behind for us to carry forward. Matthew Adukanil, … Read more
After nearly three-and-a-half years and 13 rounds of meetings, member-states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed on measures to prevent, prepare for and respond to pandemics. On April 16, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body finalised a proposal for the WHO Pandemic Agreement. The draft, described as a “generational accord to make the world safer”, … Read more
Elusive truce: on the U.S. and the Russia-Ukraine war
As India and China mark 75 years of diplomatic ties, we find ourselves not merely at a commemorative milestone but also at a pivotal juncture in Asian and global geopolitics. The relationship, once rooted in idealistic visions of Asian solidarity, has become a tightrope walk across a landscape defined by contested borders, strategic rivalry and … Read more
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Few countries have a unique history of innovations and creativity that changed the world. Yet, India’s tryst with creativity and innovation ranges from the arts to science, from metallurgy to medicine, from astronomy and much more. As India works towards becoming a $5 trillion economy, it needs to rejig its approach to innovations, supported by … Read more
The Supreme Court of India last week turned the spotlight on some controversial provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 passed by Parliament recently. The amendments expand government control over waqf properties at the cost of the autonomy of the Muslim community to manage them. On April 17, the Court recorded the Centre’s assurance that … Read more
Remarks about judiciary The framers of the Constitution have ensured a balance of power among the legislature, the executive and the judiciary. When a person holding a high constitutional post joined by some members of the ruling party make impractical, baseless and arbitrary remarks against the Supreme Court of India, how can an ordinary citizen … Read more