Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1: A case of nothing but patent censorship Context: A Defense of Free Speech On September 20, 2024, the Bombay High Court delivered a pivotal ruling reaffirming the right to free speech by declaring an amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 unconstitutional. … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1: Having private participation in India’s nuclear energy Context As the Indian government proposes a partnership with the private sector in nuclear energy, the current regulatory framework requires careful evaluation. Introduction In July 2024, the Indian government unveiled plans to expand the nation’s nuclear energy capacity by introducing private sector … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1: Common Practice Standards must have India outlook Context To fully harness the potential of India’s agricultural landscape, international carbon finance standards must be adapted to better reflect the specific conditions of Indian agriculture. Introduction India’s agroforestry sector offers a unique and promising opportunity to align with global carbon finance … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1: Keep the fire of the self-respect movement going Context As cultural uniformity and divisive ideologies grow in India, the Self-Respect Movement needs to strengthen its efforts for social justice, equality, and rational thinking. Introduction This year marks the hundredth anniversary of the Self-Respect Movement. This unique movement aimed to … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1: The continuing distribution of the death penalty Context: Improving safety for women and children is a complex issue. Punishment alone won’t change society. Introduction The editorial addresses the use of the death penalty in India, particularly in the context of sexual violence and crimes against women and children. It … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1: Indian military export to Israel and its implications for international humanitarian law. Context: The editorial discusses the Supreme Court of India’s recent dismissal of a petition seeking to halt Indian military exports to Israel during the ongoing conflict. The issue revolves around India’s international obligations under conventions like the … Read more
Analysis of The Hindu Editorial 1: A human touch to India’s mineral ecosystem Introduction: India’s District Mineral Foundation (DMF) was created in 2015 to make sure the local community gets a share of its mining… In the last ten years DMF has brought positive changes to mining-affected communities and has supported the growth of a … Read more