Synopsis: Technology businesses are most effectively regulated through a judicious mix of law and technology. To regulating technology, we cannot have one without the other. Introduction At a high-level ministerial meeting recently, seven countries came together to endorse a techno-legal approach to data regulation. The participating delegates committed to exploring how technical frameworks such as… Continue reading Data regulation is undergoing a significant revolution
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Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Synopsis: Growth of Digitalisation in India is catalysing the growth of innovative Healthtech startups and this gives India an opportunity to address the issues plaguing India’s Public health care. What are the issues plaguing India’s public health care? COVID has put the focus back on India’s inadequate healthcare infrastructure, which has been affected by issues… Continue reading Inside the unfolding healthtech revolution
Grow up, states: CMs should know central resource transfer won’t go up. They must fix their own finances
Synopsis: States have no option but to be fiscally aatmanirbhar. Introduction Recently, TN released a white paper that talked about the state fiscal condition is not good and the state is in deep debt. This document blamed the Central government and previous state government policies for the present condition. How has Fiscal federalism changed over… Continue reading Grow up, states: CMs should know central resource transfer won’t go up. They must fix their own finances
To tackle nutrition challenges, we must also address sanitation issues
Synopsis: Understand how the interplay of food and hygiene are important for complete nutrition. Introduction Of all the problems confronting the youth, nutritional insecurity is the worst. It has the power to cripple the future of an entire generation. Numerous reports have pointed to the dismal state of nutritional status of the children in India.… Continue reading To tackle nutrition challenges, we must also address sanitation issues
The judicial role in improving law making: The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
Synopsis: Rushed laws sacrifice core ideals of constitutional democracy, the judiciary can play a crucial role in course-correcting the Parliament. Introduction Deterioration in the quality of debate has prompted demands for reform of legislative procedures. Speaking on the matter, while CJI suggested that intellectuals enter politics, the Judiciary itself can play a positive role in… Continue reading The judicial role in improving law making: The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
Synopsis: A Socio-economic caste-based census becomes a necessary precondition to initiate any meaningful reform. Introduction Recently, the central government’s decision to introduce reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examinations has been appreciated. This ignited the debate on caste census once again and brought the debate on affirmative… Continue reading The key to revitalising India’s reservation system
“The world is changing rapidly and teachers must meet its challenges”
Synopsis: Implementation of new education reforms or else we might lose the privilege of educating the next generation. Introduction Like the greatest teachers, Buddha, Christ, Rama-Krishna, Aurobindo, Yogananda or Nanak, who never used classrooms, blackboards, maps or charts or kept no records, gave no grades but changed the lives of millions with their inclusivity and… Continue reading “The world is changing rapidly and teachers must meet its challenges”
Why a Caste Census is needed-and why it may not see light of the day
Synopsis: Although caste-based census would provide up-to-date data to calibrate reservation, it also threatens social justice as it can roll back the discrimination regime. Introduction Recently, the Indian Parliament passed the 127th Constitution Amendment Bill, 2021. It overrides the Supreme Court’s (SC) interpretation of the 102nd Constitutional Amendment. SC judgment in the Maratha case had… Continue reading Why a Caste Census is needed-and why it may not see light of the day
India’s humanitarian missions are guided by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
Synopsis: The Indian government is coordinating and executing a round-the-clock evacuation of not just Indians but also nationals of other countries during various relief operations. Introduction India’s humanitarian mission is guided by the principle of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family). There are several stories of India’s grit and successful diplomatic interventions during the… Continue reading India’s humanitarian missions are guided by Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
CJI flags “Communal content” in media
Synopsis: To understand how to balance free speech with accountability for digital media. Introduction Recently, the Chief Justice of India has raised his concerns over the fake information published on various web sources like Facebook, YouTube etc. He also mentioned that it has the potential to incite communal tensions and can bring communal disharmony. This… Continue reading CJI flags “Communal content” in media
