Unparliamentary Tactics
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Parliament just passed critical changes in voting laws – without taking a proper vote itself
India is a Parliamentary democracy. But what does that phrase mean if Parliament itself does not function?
Shoaib Daniyal
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Has the Parliamentary check on the executive practically ended in India?
The recently concluded moonsoon session of Parliament presented a troubling picture about the health of Indian democracy.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Dubious voice vote to pass critical farm bills severely dents Indian democracy
A voice vote would be acceptable if there was a near-consensus. But for the controversial farm bills, the Rajya Sabha should have voted using a division.
Shoaib Daniyal
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Aadhaar judgment: Why the Supreme Court has once again opened up the ‘money bill’ question
How far can a government go in trying to avoid legislative scrutiny from the Rajya Sabha?
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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Britain suspending its parliament for Brexit caused alarm. Could something similar happen in India?
Actually, it happens all the time in India. But it’s so common, very few people realise how it weakens democracy.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Explainer: How the government makes new laws less robust by bypassing parliamentary panels
Sixteen bills were passed in the current session. None of them were sent to parliamentary committees for scrutiny.
Vijayta Lalwani
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography