Sex abuse cases: Children’s shelter homes across India lack funds, strong monitoring, say activists

The central budgetary allocation for child welfare has seen a steady decline since 2014.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 13, 2018 · 07:30 am

Communalising Carnatic music: Artists face threats for singing devotional hymns in praise of Jesus

TM Krishna has responded by saying he will now release a Carnatic song on Jesus or Allah every month.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 11, 2018 · 07:30 am

As ban on retail sale of life-saving oxytocin draws near, gynaecologists are nervous

From September 1, no retail outlet will be allowed to sell the drug. Only one company in Karnataka will be allowed to manufacture it for domestic use.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 10, 2018 · 02:36 pm

Explainer: Everything you need to know about the OBC Bill, and what it means for the BJP

The BJP hopes that the bill, coupled with the panel to sub-categorise OBCs, will consolidate its support from the backward classes.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 08, 2018 · 07:30 am

Data check: Ceasefire violations along Line of Control this year are already more than all of 2017

According to data released by the Indian government on July 30, the number of incidents of ceasefire violations has increased by 500% from 2015 to July 2018.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 07, 2018 · 12:30 pm

‘This is the test of democracy’: ABP News resignations raise concern among Indian journalists

Many question the willingness of media owners to cave in to government pressure.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 03, 2018 · 03:44 pm

A week after Delhi High Court order, Income Tax site still requires Aadhaar to file returns

The government’s lawyer told the petitioners in the case that the order had been complied with.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Aug 02, 2018 · 08:47 pm

Delhi starvation deaths shine light on why malnourished children are not enrolled in anganwadis

These centres are supposed to provide free meals for children and there were four of them close to where the deaths took place.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 30, 2018 · 06:30 am

Data check: How often does Narendra Modi travel – and how much of it is on BJP work?

In the 1,524 days he has been in office as prime minister, he has spent a total of 492 days travelling – 101 of these have been on ‘non-official’ work.

Anand Katakam

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Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 29, 2018 · 09:00 am

Delhi starvation deaths: How the government safety net failed to protect a family on the margins

With no ration card or food support, three young sisters starved to death in the National Capital.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 27, 2018 · 09:46 am

Explainer: Has India's anti-corruption law been diluted?

In the new Bill, investigating agencies or police officials have to obtain prior sanctions before investigating a public official.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 25, 2018 · 06:30 am

India doesn’t need a new law to curb lynchings, enforcing existing laws is enough, say legal experts

The Supreme Court last week asked Parliament to consider enacting a separate law to deal with mob violence.

Vijayta Lalwani

· Jul 22, 2018 · 06:30 am