What the life and death of Vikas Dubey say about the Indian state and nine other reads

Ten must-read pieces for the weekend.

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· Yesterday · 09:30 am

Gangster Vikas Dubey’s death represents the failures of Uttar Pradesh Police – not its success

The deaths of eight police personnel could only have been properly ‘avenged’ by upholding the law and holding Dubey accountable in court.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Jul 10, 2020 · 10:10 am

Adityanath’s encounter killing policy hasn’t fixed Uttar Pradesh’s gunda raj – it’s made it worse

The killing of eight policemen has made it clear that law and order in India’s largest state is in a shambles.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Jul 09, 2020 · 10:07 am

With demand for vaccine by August 15, has headline management infected India’s medical research too?

The government wanted to have an ‘Indian vaccine’ ready to announce on Independence Day, even if it meant cutting some dangerous corners in the process.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Jul 08, 2020 · 09:59 am

By failing to check NIA in Gautam Navlakha case, Supreme Court has undermined the Delhi High Court

The National Investigation Agency’s actions were designed to undermine the jurisdiction of the Delhi court.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jul 07, 2020 · 10:41 am

Delhi violence: It’s time for the High Court to pull up the police for their motivated investigation

As more information about the riots cases emerge, it is clear that the Delhi Police has not bothered to maintain even a semblance of neutrality.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jul 03, 2020 · 10:18 am

China is killing Indian soldiers. Why are Indian parties allowed to take funds from Chinese firms?

The practice of allowing anonymous political donations by foreign corporations endangers India's sovereignty.

Shoaib Daniyal

· Jul 02, 2020 · 09:30 am

Do Prasar Bharati and BJP want India to copy the Chinese Communist Party’s approach to information?

An outrageous complaint about PTI reflects the BJP’s attempt to emulate China, including conflating party interest with the national interest.

Rohan Venkataramakrishnan

· Jul 01, 2020 · 09:33 am

Thoothukudi custodial deaths show urgent need to reform the lower judiciary – not just the police

The lower judiciary is the first line of defence against state excesses. But members often perform their duties mechanically – with deadly consequences.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jun 30, 2020 · 10:10 am

Unanswered questions for the police and magistrate in the Jayaraj-Bennix case and more weekend reads

10 must-read pieces for your Sunday.

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· Jun 28, 2020 · 09:30 am

HUL dropping the ‘Fair’ from ‘Fair and Lovely’ is a change that only goes skin deep

The change, by all accounts, remains at the level of branding.

Ipsita Chakravarty

· Jun 26, 2020 · 09:34 am

Ramdev is selling unverified concoctions as Covid-19 cure. Yet, authorities seem reluctant to act

The controversy seems to have given a substantial amount of free publicity to Patanjali Ayurved and its preparations.

Arunabh Saikia

· Jun 25, 2020 · 09:30 am