Opinion
Drawing the Line: Section 16 of the EC Act and the Limits of Official Protection
Drawing the Line: Section 16 of the EC Act and the Limits of Official Protection
Section 16 of the 2023 EC Act raises important questions about Election Commission immunity, institutional independence, legal protection and democratic accountability.
Dr. Niraj Krishna | today
Karnataka Eco-Tourism Mission 2037 : A model for other States
Karnataka Eco-Tourism Mission 2037 proposes responsible tourism, conservation, rural livelihoods and transparent governance as a model for other States.
Punati Sridhar, IFS (Retd.) | today
The Voice That Divided an Empire and United Its Soul: A Centenary Tribute to Noor Jehan
A centenary tribute to Noor Jehan, the Malika-e-Tarannum, tracing her journey from undivided India to Pakistan and her enduring musical legacy.
Hasnain Naqvi | today
The Algorithm Versus the Apparatus: Uttar Pradesh’s New Electoral Contest
Uttar Pradesh’s opposition is building digital reach through creators, youth networks and AI. Its real test is whether online attention can be converted into credible alliances, local organisation and votes.
Bhaskar Chatterjee | today
India’s Non-West Diplomacy
India’s “Non-West, Not Anti-West” approach reflects strategic autonomy, multi-alignment and a focus on Global South cooperation through BRICS.
Niraj Krishna | today
Karnataka Eco-Tourism Mission 2037 : A model for other States
Karnataka Eco-Tourism Mission 2037 proposes responsible tourism, conservation, rural livelihoods and transparent governance as a model for other States.
Punati Sridhar, IFS (Retd.) | 1 day, 20 hours ago
The Voice That Divided an Empire and United Its Soul: A Centenary Tribute to Noor Jehan
A centenary tribute to Noor Jehan, the Malika-e-Tarannum, tracing her journey from undivided India to Pakistan and her enduring musical legacy.
Hasnain Naqvi | 1 day, 20 hours ago
The Algorithm Versus the Apparatus: Uttar Pradesh’s New Electoral Contest
Uttar Pradesh’s opposition is building digital reach through creators, youth networks and AI. Its real test is whether online attention can be converted into credible alliances, local organisation and votes.
Bhaskar Chatterjee | 1 week, 1 day ago
India’s Non-West Diplomacy
India’s “Non-West, Not Anti-West” approach reflects strategic autonomy, multi-alignment and a focus on Global South cooperation through BRICS.
Niraj Krishna | 1 week, 1 day ago
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Drawing the Line: Section 16 of the EC Act and the Limits of Official Protection
