Harsh Mander

Mander, who was a member of the Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council during the previous UPA government, has established Aman Biradari -- "a people's campaign for a secular, peaceful, just and humane world".

AltNews co-founders Pratik Sinha, Mohammed Zubair, Indian author Harsh Mander among favourites to win this year's Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 7 in Oslo, Norway. Ahead of the announcement, predictions are being made about who and which organisations are the favourites and top-runners to win one of the most prestigious global honours.

SC refuses Delhi violence victim to intervene in hate speech case of activist Harsh Mander

Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves mentioned the matter before a bench headed by CJI Bobde and said that the riot victim wanted to intervene in the Harsh Mander case, which is scheduled to be heard on March 6.

Administrative apathy: Drought-hit Bundelkhand's harsh reality

Supreme Court's special commissioner in the right to food case, Harsh Mander visited the region to take stock of the drought relief measures in Banda district. CNBC TV18's Archana Shukla travelled with him only to find out that the local administration is virtually non-existent.

NAC reminds the govt about the marginalised

Activist Harsh Mander, who was recently dropped from the National Advisory Council (NAC), says that in his experience, the PM was his own man

Modi's fast: Can it change the way India perceives him?

On Saturday, Narendra Modi will go on a three-day public fast to promote peace, unity and harmony. Can this fast change the way India perceives this controversial chief minister? Experts discuss.

Land Acquisition: Has India's growth taken two steps back?

Last night the Cabinet approved the draft Land Acquisition Bill and it's widely expected it will be introduced in Parliament tomorrow. Experts debate if whether the bill creates a fair and equitable policy that both protects owners and also facilitates industry and urbanization or has it created obstacles which could affect India’s growth.

Lokpal Bill crisis: Is Anna Hazare blackmailing Parliament?

Possibly 100s and 1,000s have turned out on the streets of Indian cities in support of Anna Hazare. The question being asked is, is this now a crusade to overthrow the government?

Extremely positive about Land Acquisiton Bill: Harsh Mander

The Sonia Gandhi led National Advisory Council (NAC) has played an active role in shaping up the Land Acquisition & Rehabilitation Bill. In an exclusive interview to CNBC-TV18’s Shereen Bhan, Harsh Mander, member of the NAC said that he is extremely positive about this Bill.

Does NAC's draft bill 'actually' tackle communal violence?

The National Advisory Council's (NAC) draft bill to tackle communal violence has created considerable controversy both in the opposition and in sections of the press.

Food & guest control at wedding: Does it make sense?

Suggestions that the government needs to limit the size of weddings and large functions and restrict the quantity of food served has created debate that encompasses values, economics, taste and the sort of society we want to be. CNBC-TV18’s Karan Thapar explores the many aspects of this decision on India Tonight.

Direct cash subsidy: Will it improve delivery?

The government’s decision to move towards direct transfer of cash subsidy for kerosene, LPG and fertiliser has been held by some as a major attempt to improve delivery and circumvent corruption but others have serious reservations. Beyond that there are also questions about whether a full-proof system can be put in place in a country like India.