Criminal Defamation Amidst #MeToo: a Necessary Evil or an Anti-Democratic Tool?
Understanding the Context
For the past century, freedom of speech has been popularly identified as a hallmark of any strong liberal democracy. In a political...
Monument Mitras: Preserving National Heritage or Furthering Corporate Ambition?
Understanding the Context
The ‘Monument Mitra’ is a plan of action devised by the BJP government to contain and control the systemic decay and deterioration...
Let’s #EduTok: Democratising E-Learning or Shrewd PR Gimmick?
Understanding the Context
TikTok’s arrival in India has been heralded as a game-changer in Indian social media spaces. The country is home to 120 million...
Should the NEP Prescribe a Three Language Policy with Hindi?
Understanding the Context
On the 31st of May 2019, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) released the Draft National Education Policy (NEP), a comprehensive...
AAPka Big Brother?
Understanding the Context
Developed in the late 1970s, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras have spread from their initial use in high-security zones such as banks...
Beyond Tongue and Tradition: Evaluating India’s Meat Industry
Understanding the Context
The production of meat for human consumption is a touchy topic for many Indians. Torn between tongues and tradition, vegetarians and their...
A Farewell to Arms? The Legal Battle Over Kodagu’s Gun Culture
Understanding the Context
Located on the Western Ghats, Kodagu (Coorg) District in Karnataka is home to the Kodavas – a martial community of fewer than...
Bridging Sport’s Gender Wage Gaps: “Work” or “Worth”?
Understanding the Context
Sports were a pretty big deal in Ancient Greece, especially in the city of Olympia. Some 50,000 spectators would pour into the...
Of Privilege and Priorities: JNU Protests from the Frontline
Understanding the Context
When the draft Inter-Hall Administration (IHA) manual was uploaded on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) website, it immediately sparked outrage across the...
Equity or Error? Assessing Andhra Pradesh’s English-ization of School Education
Understanding the Context
English-medium education in India is becoming more lucrative by the day. This global lingua franca, which has found its way into most...
