Special Reports
Nagarjuna Rao In recent weeks, the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Act, popularly known as ‘Hydra,’ has dominated the news cycle across Telangana. Introduced with great enthusiasm by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, this initiative, under the leadership of agency head AV Ranganath, has adopted a no-nonsense approach to tackle illegal encroachments…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi “Zero Tolerance against Corruption” is the most invoked reiteration, more so from the “Ramparts of Red Fort”, since I K Gujral’s period in 1997 to 1998. “We remain committed to fighting corruption” is also reaffirmed internationally. Next, recently Modi assured strict action in cases of crime against women – no culprit…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi The answer to the question – “Can Indian Laws and their Execution Process Deter Rapes” is simple – NO. Provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 375 and 376 are inadequate to ensure effective deterrence against sexual offenses. The earlier the “Legislature, Executive, Judiciary, and the Media – Four Pillars…
Unwanted or unknown calls coming on the phone. They can come anytime and trouble you and you cannot do anything even if you want to. Before picking up the phone, you are not even able to know who is calling you. Unwanted calls coming on mobile phones at odd hours are a cause of trouble…
If this is not rape culture, supported and upheld by sane men and women of society, institutions, and government organs, then what is it? You can bring in all the laws, all the fast courts, and even the death penalty, but nothing can change unless there is a corresponding mindset change that initiates a new…
Media and public attention are negligible for other sports. Excessive media focus on cricket sidelines other sports, reducing their visibility and fan base. Despite India’s historic achievements in badminton, the sport rarely receives as much media attention as cricket does, limiting its appeal among the masses. There is a lack of grassroots development programs for…
Nagraj Neelakantam In an era, fraught with political turmoil and rising terrorism, dissecting the origins of these issues is vital for devising effective solutions. The surge in terrorism frequently stems from a mix of domestic grievances and foreign interventions. The effort of every Indian shall be to adopt introspective approach, driven by the need to…
Institutional factors in sexual violence against women Institutional failures, including inadequately resourced police forces and ineffective law enforcement, contribute to the continuation of violence against women. Often, cases are either not reported or not fully investigated, leading to low conviction rates. The alleged delay in the 2012 Nirbhaya case exposed significant flaws in police procedures…
Narendranath Menon What is common to banks in Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and Turkey? Well, they all pay interest of more than 35% for deposits parked in the banks. While Turkey pays 43.5%, Venezuela pays 36% and Zimbabwe a modest 110%!!! Phew. The runaway inflation in those countries warrants a decrease in money circulation. Attractive rates of…
Brig (retd) GB Reddi West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, is a seasoned and experienced propagandist, rabble rouser, agitator and agent provocateur. For example, the way in which she seized the opportunity of the Tata Nano Singur controversy way back in 2008 over land acquisition – a la modern Goebbels. Mamata Banerjee has made all…
