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‘Democratic deficit’: Low wages, high costs and distance make voting difficult for migrant workers
The government has taken little initiative to collect data on such workers, which could have helped towards drafting a remote voting proposal.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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With climate change and increased production cost, MSP alone is no guarantee of better farm income
The need is for a basket of services that can improve the income growth of farmers and help them diversify.
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Interview: ‘India needs extensive, systematic datasets to counter narratives around caste’
A caste census should not be to reinforce identity but to understand social, economic issues, says sociologist Surinder S Jodhka.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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May in fiction: Cool down this summer with these six just-published novels
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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Despite campaign, India saw number of prisoners increase in 2022
A majority of the inmates are undertrial and largely from oppressed caste groups, a trend that has held for several years.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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India is likely to miss its target of ending bonded labour by a wide margin
In 2016, the government set a goal to release 18.4 million bonded labourers but has so far has managed to free only over 32,000.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s police and judiciary lack caste and gender diversity
The India Justice Report 2022 notes that ‘there is a shortfall in inclusion’ everywhere and the ‘pace of repair remains glacial’.
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Video
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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The trauma of migrant workers stuck in Indian jails
Lack of ties with the local community affects migrant undertrials’ ability to furnish bail and access timely legal aid.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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Jean Dreze interview: The main purpose of central welfare schemes today is to promote Modi
The economist gives the 2023-’24 Union budget ‘a big zero’ in terms of welfare spending.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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Three deaths every day: India’s labour safety laws have been diluted in the name of reforms
As many as 3,331 deaths were recorded between 2018 and 2020, but only 14 people were imprisoned for offences under the Factories Act, 1948 during this period.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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Sedition, bail law and death sentence – major issues that Indian judiciary addressed in 2022
An analysis of some of the debates and decisions taken by the Supreme Court and the Union government.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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India should learn from Sri Lanka’s egregious mistakes as it transitions to sustainable farming
In an interview, Samaj Pragati Sahayog co-founder PS Vijayshankar says India must develop an ecosystem-centric approach to agriculture.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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Economist Ashwini Deshpande on why reservations are not the right instrument to reduce poverty
Reservations were conceptualised as compensation for social discrimination, not economic deprivation, argues Deshpande, while discussing the apex court verdict.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat