The aftermath of the December 2004 tsunami saw an unprecedented outpouring of goodwill. But with the traditional panchayats in Nagapattinam's fishing hamlets controlling relief, single women and dalits were systematically exlcuded. Two and half years later, nothing has changed, reports S Gautham.

A recent report from environmental research group Toxics Link exposes how multinationals are flagrantly violating the MoEF-notified rules on e-waste, even as the authorities empowered to enforce implementation remain passive. Richa Malhotra details the key findings.

Although officially at peace, the army's theatre of operations has grown steadily. It has responded by boosting its numbers, but that has its own challenges, says Firdaus Ahmed.

The thrust on chemical-free cultivation of vegetables that started as an experiment in the 90s has now evolved into a culture in Kerala’s Kanjikkuzhi Gram Panchayat. P N Venugopal traces the growth and success of this initiative so far.

In Andhra Pradesh, the Naidu government's Janmabhoomi model of development gutted the panchayats and curbed local democracy. Hence, the panchayats have proved totally ineffective during the agrarian crisis, reports P Sainath.

Countless ordinary Indians sacrificed much for Independence without a thought of reward. Much of that generation has died out. Most others are very old, and several are ailing or otherwise in distress. Many in rural India, like Laxmi Panda, have lost much and gained little, writes P Sainath.

The introduction of One Person Companies in the 2013 Companies Act eyes fast economic gains; however, as Shankar Jaganathan points out, it also calls for a more considered approach and provision of safeguards to protect the smaller creditors and employees.

Panchayats of Madhya Pradesh provide reservation of up to 50 per cent for women, but the participation of women in governance has gone beyond such new roles. Shirish Khare reports on how women leaders are transforming the very traditions and symbols of grassroots politics.

Retired Army Chief General Shankar Roychowdhury, writing in a popular security magazine, says India's nuclear doctrine must be revised to cover the additional threat of sponsored nuclear terrorism that could, as part of Pakistan's proxy war, prove to be the 'Future Shock'. Firdaus Ahmed analyses the General's views.

It has been happening for several years under the nose of the Haryana administration. The nation's top government auditor has issued multiple indictments. And yet they have polluted recklessly. Himanshu Upadhyaya tells the tale.

The numbers are among the worst in the world. But instead of addressing the infinite nightmare of poverty, the Indian government appears to be doing away with the poor altogether by statistical jugglery and artificially lowering the poverty line, says Colin Gonsalves.

A recent report by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India reveals blatant procedural and legal non-compliance in respect of compensatory afforestation work in Himachal Pradesh. Himanshu Upadhyaya summarises the findings.

The WHO has warned that India would likely be hit if a bird-flu pandemic breaks out because India has large numbers of domestic ducks and the country is along major bird migratory routes originating in the East. Abhijit Das notes a few positive elements in India's readiness, but finds that much more is needed to avert disaster.

The Government of Karnataka's Working Group on Decentralization discusses institutions for upward accountability in Panchayati Raj. The second in a series of articles adapted from the Working Group's 2002 report.

The Government of Karnataka's Working Group on Decentralization discusses mechanisms for democratizing decision making in Panchayats. This is the third in a series of articles adapted from the Working Group's 2002 report.

A hurriedly passed amendment to the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act last week gives MLAs unwarranted powers over panchayats, which are themselves a separate tier of local goverment. Nandana Reddy and Damodar Acharya say the amendment is contrary to the spirit of decentralisation and the Constitution.

The Karnataka state legislature's amendment to the Panchayati Raj law has already attracted severe criticism from civil society. The governor had also expressed his objections. There is now an outpouring of wrath from women panchayat members around the state as protests intensify. Kathyayini Chamaraj reports.

As Gram Panchayats in Karnataka go to the polls this year, Madhavi Rajadhyaksha explores the untapped potential of these grassroots institutions and suggests ways in which their capabilities may be leveraged and capacity strengthened.

Contrary to its own knowledge, the Salt Departmnt has been contending that the lands that belong to salt manufacturers along the Konkan coast are government lands, and that the claimants are mere lessees with a license to manufacture salt. P Venu reports.

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मैं निर्देशक अनीस बज्‍मी (Anees Bazmee) को पूरे 100 में से 100 नंबर इस बात के लिए देती हूं कि उन्‍होंने इस फिल्‍म की पूरी सच्‍चाई इसके टाइटल में ही बता दी है. सिर्फ और सिर्फ पागलपंती (Pagalpanti) में ही कोई ऐसी फिल्‍म बना सकता है.

निर्देशक आशुतोष गोवारिकर (Ashutosh Gowariker) की 'पानीपत' (Panipat) में अर्जुन कपूर (Arjun Kapoor) और कृति सेनन (Kriti Senon) दोनों ही अपने-अपने किरदार में काफी दमदार नजर आए हैं.

Basant Panchami 2020: बसंत पंचमी पर पूरा होगा आपका सबसे हटकर दिखने का अरमान अगर कैरी करेंगी सोनम कपूर (sonam kapoor) दीपिका पादुकोण (deepika padukone) और कृति खरबंदा (kriti kharbanda) का ये स्टाइल...

Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday addressed panchayat presidents and secretaries of the state through a telephone conference and urged them to ensure resumption of work under MGNREGA.

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लॉकडाउन (Lockdown Panic): आइए जानते हैं कुछ ऐसे घरेलू टिप्स जिन्हें अपनाकर आप स्टोर किए गए अनाज को लंबे समय के लिए सुरक्षित रख सकते हैं...

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The cancer of corruption eating into India’s medical sector is no secret. Reports of patients being prescribed unnecessary tests by unscrupulous doctors in league with labs abound.

The Jharkhand government on Friday banned the manufacturing, sale and storage of 11 prominent brands of pan masala for a year after it found they contained magnesium carbonate, which is harmful for the heart and can cause various diseases. The state had tested these products for three months.

The unemployment rate in the US has seen an unprecedented growth; Indians are making ends meet after thousands were asked to take pay cut.

A group of Democratic senators have said that there has been a surge in the hate crime against the Asian-Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic and urged the Trump administration to take concrete steps to arrest the spike in such incidents.

Hydrogen has long been touted as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Now, as major economies prepare green investments to kickstart growth, advocates spy a golden chance to drag the niche energy into the mainstream of a post-pandemic world.

Christ the Redeemer appeared to wear a mask that covered his mouth and nose.

The number of deaths since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in the country stands at 25,264, while there have been 217,466 cases.

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Dressed in white suits and faces covered with masks, the band members applaud the doctors and say, 'You are working hard to take care of everyone. Remember, stay our hope.'

Daily tasks for the kids include housework like sweeping and cooking, and helping the younger ones with homework.

The bats were found dead on two consecutive days near a pond in Mehroli village, situated on the outskirts of Meerut city.