Right to Information Essay No. 1 Article 19(1) (a) of the Constitution guarantees the fundamental rights to freedom of speech and expression. The pre-requisite for enjoying this right is knowledge and information. The absence of authentic information on matters of public interest only encourages wild rumors and speculations, avoidable allegations against individuals and institutions. Therefore, the Right to Information becomes a constitutional right, being an aspect of the right to freedom...

India and UNSC Seat New Delhi’s unyielding intent to join the United Nations’ Security Council s a permanent member was evident during recent visit of its upper layer politicians to various countries. Especially, while addressing the Indian Ocean island state’s national assembly PM Manmohan Singh appreciated the support extended by Port Louis for India’s candidature to the coveted big boys’ club. But what mattered was his conviction of India’s determination and...

Plight of Minorities in India   Episodes like the large scale disturbance directed against Christian communities in various parts of India at the hands of its ruling party supporters, gunning down of totally unarmed by an Upper Caste gang etc. and such incidents against Christians, Muslims and Dalits (previously called untouchables) are not very uncommon in India. These days Christian missionaries in India are being accused (by the fanatics and their...

Women Empowerment Women account for more than fifty per cent of population and are the main drivers behind the economy. The government of India ushered in the new millennium by developing the year 2001 as `women’s empowerment year’. The Indian Constitution enshrined grade equality in its Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles. The Constitution not only grants equality to women, but also empowers the state to adopt measures of...

Agriflation-The New Threat Given the importance of food prices for consumers and the speed of this year’s food price rise, it is understandable why governments around the world are trying to soften the blow for the most vulnerable part of the population. However, if one looks more closely along with the value chain at the different policy options (export restrictions, price controls, import facilitation) it is clear that there are winners...