Politics

Failed Kerala model – some myth and fact – an insider view

When we hear the name of Kerala, the God’s own country, first imagination come to our mind is the greenery scene with lots of coconut trees and back water etc. But there is a bitter reality inside Kerala. The problems are plenty. Everything…

Appeals : India’s Culture of Litigation

Veerapaa Moily , the new Law Minister has expressed the opinion that one of his prinicpal priorities is to work towards reducing the huge number of cases pending in various courts. As far as i can remember, this is a very noble intent, but that many..

The Lathi Charge, The Story of police brutality

The other day, Kiran Bedi, the generally respected police officer (now retired) was on a talk show on television. She was an invited guest on a program which was discussing police brutality. The context was where in U.P, the police brutality which we…

Does India have a future?

India—you have no future! Here is the headline from a newspaper, the sort of headline that has us wringing our hands in despair. Threats to judges, government lawyers soaring! The report then says that threats to the nation’s judges and…

Is Indian Politics Getting A Shade Fairer?

The 61 female members in the 15th Lok Sabha were high on hope and here we are! With the highest majority of women MP’s since independence. A majority of these MPs (23) belong to Congress. The BJP has contributed 13 women to the House. Uttar..

Leprosy : The Shadow Lingers

One of the hallmarks of a developing and progressive society is the degree to which it is inclusive – inclusive of minorities, marginalized and other vulnerable sections of society who may normally not expect to find a place under the sun. Such a place.

Taking Note of The Plight Of Indian Farmers

The Indian farmers have always been at the receiving end since Independence. Their hard toil fetched them nothing except fake assurances from the rulers of this nation. It’s sad and unfortunate that people who are indispensable for the growth of..

WTV Station Attacked

“Watan Television (WTV) stopped its regular satellite broadcasts yesterday after a dawn attack by around 15 youths who caused serious damage to its Amman offices, station owner Raed Qaqish said.” The Jordan Times

The youth obviously belong to one…

Is interfaith marriage a taboo?

The inter faith marriage is still a stigma in Indian society. We have many cases how parents or parents-in-laws harassing the newly interfaith married couples. TwoCircles.net a popular website brings out a news report under the headline,” “Apex…

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