TRENDS
Durga Puja in West Bengal: Can a state government 'gift' funds for religious celebrations?
A PIL was filed by advocate Sourav Dutta, claiming that it was a dole to puja committees and had no public purpose
POLITICS
What makes Union Minister Nitin Gadkari 'inadvertently' frank and unabashed?
Earlier this year, Gadkari was caught in the eye of the storm with his comments on reservation and jobs
TRENDS
Freedom to love and equal rights for women: The legacy of CJI Dipak Misra
The beginning of the end of his term as Chief Justice of India was marked by the much-awaited judgment that read down the draconian Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code and decriminalised gay sex.
INDIA
Justice DY Chandrachud: The pleasant voice of dissent in the Supreme Court
Besides putting forth his opinion with firm conviction, Justice Chandrachud understands that law can act as an agent of social change and if factored in the right way, law can help break stereotyped gender identities and social stagnation
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As Delhi University votes for its students' union, here's why is it important ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls
If the results of general elections are analysed in the years that they were preceded by DUSU polls, it can be seen the latter has had an impact on national politics
INDIA
Health ministry rolls out HIV AIDS Act. Here is all you need to know
The total number of people living with HIV in India is estimated at 21.17 lakh
TRENDS
Section 377 verdict: What difference will it make on the ground?
The Supreme Court delivered a historic judgment on September 6, decriminlising consensual sex in the LGBTQ community
TRENDS
Why is the BJP silent on Supreme Court's landmark verdict decriminalising gay sex?
The only exception has been BJP Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy who told news channels that “homosexuality is a genetic flaw” and that "this verdict will give rise to issues like increase in gay bars and number of HIV cases”
TRENDS
Explained: How is the Chief Justice of India appointed?
Surprisingly, the Constitution of India does not have any provision for criteria and procedure to appoint the CJI
POLITICS
Yogi Adityanath hate speech case: SC sends notice to UP govt
Senior advocate Aman Lekhi, who is representing the Uttar Pradesh government, has said that he will file the response in two weeks
POLITICS
When governments rename places to 'promote' their ideologies
Shakespeare had asked, “What's in a name?” However, our state governments do not seem to concur. Take a look at the recent name changes commissioned by various state governments
POLITICS
Why did the TN government deny land on Marina Beach for Karunanidhi's burial?
The state government's Chief Secretary had told the press that land could not be allocated for burial on Kamarajar Salai due to several related cases pending in Madras High Court
POLITICS
The mining industry in Goa is in doldrums. Is legislation the only solution?
BJP MLA from Curchorem (mining belt in Goa), Nilesh Cabral, introduced a Private Members Resolution in the state assembly to look for a viable alternative to the mining crisis in Goa
TRENDS
Kiki Challenge: Online craze becomes a worrying trend
We are not sure if Kiki loves you, but be smart enough not to jump in the trap, or should we say, out of your moving car
POLITICS
SP-BSP alliance will have to begin with a clean slate to make any headway in 2019
With a shared history of violence and failed alliances, the two opposition parties will have to forget the past if they are to stay united
TRENDS
Explained: What is a privilege motion?
BJP and Congress have filed privilege motions against Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi respectively
TRENDS
Section 377 persecutes sexual minorities in India: Humsafar Trust
The study suggests that sexual minorities are vulnerable to multiple forms of interpersonal violence committed against them by family members, neighbours and even intimate partners
TRENDS
Pride of identity and inclusivity: How the rainbow flag came to represent the LGBTQ community
The next time the rainbow flag unfurls at a Pride parade, you'll know exactly what it means
INDIA
Will Right to Privacy judgment influence SC verdict on Section 377?
The bench had emphasized that the LGBTQ community should not be denied their rights and be discriminated against because their “views, beliefs or way of life does not accord with the mainstream”
INDIA
Khalnayak or Munnabhai? Fact vs fiction in Rajkumar Hirani's 'Sanju'
The film demands deliberation and discourse, particularly on issues that had indicted actor Sanjay Dutt for terrorism
POLITICS
Explained: How the plea to quash Section 377 made its way to the Supreme Court again
In January 2018, a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court decided to revisit the 2013 judgment “because of the constitutional issues involved” and concurred that it was “appropriate to send this to a larger bench”
INDIA
Ban Female Genital Mutilation: Supreme Court to hear plea on July 16
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), or female circumcision, is a practice that involves cutting off the clitoral hood, or partial or total removal of the clitoris
POLITICS
Explainer: What does statehood mean for Delhi?
In the run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has demanded full statehood for the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
POLITICS
SC/ST govt staff: Quota in job promotions not barred till we decide, says SC
Under Article 16(4) of the Constitution, the government is bound to make provisions for the reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens
