In the past couple of years, India has witnessed a spate of loan defaulters and embezzlers fleeing the country to evade prosecution. The most prominent among them are Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi and Vijay Mallya. In order to prevent such gross dereliction of justice, the Indian Parliament passed the … [Read more...] about The Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill 2018
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Chandrayaan 2 – India’s Second Lunar Conquest
Chandrayaan as the name suggests is a prestigious mission undertaken by ISRO to examine and research elements of the moon. The first ambitious project Chandrayaan 1 set off on 22nd October, 2008 from Sriharikota in the state of Andhra Pradesh. This project dealt with remote sensing operations on the … [Read more...] about Chandrayaan 2 – India’s Second Lunar Conquest
Supreme Court at the crossroads
The Indian Supreme Court has found itself in a veritable quagmire, with the Indian judiciary having become a mockery of itself. Petty quarrels among Supreme Court judges have spilled over into the public space and the Indian public has seemingly lost faith in the power of justice. Corruption has … [Read more...] about Supreme Court at the crossroads
US-Iran Crisis and its repercussions of India
“Attack by Iran on anything American will be met with obliteration”, said US President Donald Trump to which Iranian President Hassan Rouhani replied, “Iran is not looking for war but we too are ready to fight back and defend our country”. But why are the two leaders talking about attacks, … [Read more...] about US-Iran Crisis and its repercussions of India
Has Anna’s agitation lost its steam?
Anna Hazare, Maharashtrian social crusader and Gandhian, became a household name in 2011 during the anti-corruption movement in India. However, his stardom has waned considerably in the recent years. Can it be that his agitation has lost its steam? Has Anna, once dubbed ‘The Last Gandhi’, been … [Read more...] about Has Anna’s agitation lost its steam?
Pulwama terror attack and its aftermath
After the horrifying Pulwama attack that left the country in a massive united distress, a lot of changes are being made. Terror is on the rise again, and fear is spreading into the hearts of humans. The martyr will forever be respected, and their sacrifices will always be etched in our minds. We … [Read more...] about Pulwama terror attack and its aftermath