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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’.
Nileena Suresh, IndiaSpend.com & Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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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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No one spared in ‘NewsClick’ raids – young staffers, part-time employees, freelance contributors
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India at Asian Games, Oct 4, live: Bronze in women's boxing and squash mixed doubles
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Why a celebrated Russian artist chose to become an Indian citizen
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Why experts fear Mumbai is building heat traps
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After spending Rs 33,000 crore, has the Indian government finally managed to clean the Ganga?
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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
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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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Watch: Pokémon artworks inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s paintings go on display at Amsterdam museum
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Watch: Three rescued after their car is trapped in strong currents of swollen river in Uttarakhand
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Watch: Lion spotted standing in the waters of the Arabian Sea in Junagadh, Gujarat
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Jaipur: Man in red jumpsuit and mask from ‘Money Heist’ climbs on car to toss cash on the street
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Watch: Baby crocodile spotted in swimming pool in Dadar, Mumbai
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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
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Ecologist Debal Deb on what’s wrong with the government programmes that promote natural farming
Deb has been conserving, cultivating and sharing native rice varieties and seeds with farmers for the last three decades.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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In Andhra Pradesh, women are taking a lead role in the transition to natural, sustainable farming
The state first tried working with male farmers who own the land but realised that most of the work in the fields is done by women.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ravi Teja in action thriller ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao’
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‘12th Fail’ trailer: Vikrant Massey plays a UPSC applicant
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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In UP, Centre’s hope to provide safe tap water to all by 2024 may remain a pipe dream
More than half the rural households have functional connections, but for the poor, water remains scarce.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com, Geeta Devi, IndiaSpend.com & Meera Devi, IndiaSpend.com
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76% of Indian prisoners are awaiting trial. A separate bail law could be the start of a change
The judiciary and government will also have to do more to curb indiscriminate arrests and ensure the poor and marginalised have access to legal help.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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Rs 2 crore in 9 months: A helpline is assisting workers recover wages
India Labourline, which focuses on wage disputes, compensation delays and rights violations, offers a useful model to reach India’s huge unorganised workforce.
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The Field
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Watch, Asian Games: Parul Chaudhary’s late surge helps India to women’s 5000m gold in Hangzhou
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Watch, Asian Games: Annu Rani becomes first Indian woman to win javelin throw gold
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: Australia defeat Pakistan; Afghanistan also win in warm-up vs Sri Lanka
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India at Asian Games, Oct 4, live: Bronze in women's boxing and squash mixed doubles
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India at Asian Games, Oct 4 schedule: Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain to fight for gold