Category: Must Read News Articles

Archives GS 1 Social issues Harsh lessons of the Gorakhpur tragedy: (Live Mint, Editorial) What has happened in Gorakhpur isn’t merely about oxygen cylinders and unpaid bills—it is a symptom of many deeper problems. GS 2 Effects of developed and developing countries policies Sound and fury: (The Hindu, Editorial) The U.S. President needs to wind… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 14

Archives GS 1 Indian society Hubris of science: (Indian Express, Editorial) It has become an ideology of the powerful. Democratic societies need a plurality of knowledge systems. GS 2 India and neighbors More troops on China border: (The Hindu) But the number of men at the Doklam tri-junction has not been enhanced. In South Asia,… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 12

Archives GS 1 Social issues Failing India’s children: (The Hindu, Editorial) Dropping the no-detention policy in primary and middle school is retrogade. Is there a culture of honesty in India?: (Live Mint, Editorial) With several popular anti-corruption movements having fizzled out, can a culture of honesty be brought about by law alone? A strange hybrid:… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 11

Archives GS 1 Indian society Tryst With Inequality: (Indian Express, Editorial) India has failed the Constitution’s commitment to social justice. Social issues SC seeks details of convictions under Child Marriage Act: As the Centre said Parliament must have thought it ‘pragmatic’ to reduce the age of consent for sexual relations for married girls from 18… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 10

Archives GS 1 Geophysical phenomena ‘100% monsoon quota this year’: Reiterating its forecast from June, the India Meteorological Department has said India will get ‘normal’ rain during the remaining months of the monsoon season. India is likely to get 100% of its annual monsoon quota of 89 cm. Social issues ‘Today, we do not talk… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 9

Archives GS 1 Social issues Pursued by danger: (The Hindu, Editorial) Stalking is not a mere annoyance — it isa crime that requires swift punishment. Women’s panel seeks fair probe into stalking case: (The Hindu) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a free and fair investigation into the alleged stalking of a woman. Beyond… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 8

Archives GS 1 Social issues Let’s talk about a supplemental income: (The Hindu, Editorial) The concept of a basic income must be qualified to restrict beneficiaries to groups that are easily identified. Private power, public apathy: (The Hindu, Editorial) Modify landmark labour laws to bring domestic work under the purview of state regulation. Skill, don’t detain:… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 7

Archives GS 1 Social issues Punishing the victims: (The Hindu, Editorial) The steady erosion of the anti-dowry law will endanger countless women in genuine distress. GS 2 Parliament and State Legislatures Cattle trade ban rules were not placed before Parliament: (The Hindu) The rules banning cattle slaughter were never placed before Parliament — which the government… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 5

Archives GS 1 Social issues It’s time to enact an anti-lynching law: (The Hindu, Editorial) In a civilised society, even one lynching is too many. But India has seen a spate of them of late. Indian society Defenders of varna: (Indian Express, Editorial) Current forms of ambivalence on caste have a long history. Role of women… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 4

Archives GS 1 — GS 2 Government policies A judgment for the ages:  (The Hindu, Editorial) The Supreme Court must define the contours of the right to privacy in a way that doesn’t undo it. It’s a losing battle for privacy: SC: (The Hindu) The Supreme Court on Wednesday voiced apprehension over the possible misuse… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – August 3