By Dr Vikas Singh, Dr Vina Singh  At the heart of India’s development governance lies a simple yet powerful proposition: schemes designed in New Delhi deliver meaningful impact only when implemented effectively at the district level. The District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA), chaired by Members of Parliament and convened quarterly by District Collectors, was conceived as the institutional bridge linking national development priorities with local delivery systems.

By Bharat Dogra   Recently, a group of five tribal community members travelled in a desperate condition to Udaipur city. Devilal, Narayan, Lakshman, Dharmi, and Sushila—three men and two women workers—were facing serious economic difficulties in their families and urgently needed some income. As many workers in such situations do, they gathered at the labour hiring point (naka) at Govardhan Vilas Chowkhti in Udaipur, hoping to be hired by an employer or contractor for construction or related work. Although tired and underfed, they initially felt fortunate when a contractor arrived quickly and said he had enough work for them for several days. However, after making a small advance payment, the contractor withheld the bulk of their wages. He first promised to pay soon, but then stopped responding to their phone calls. Their hopes were shattered, and they were at their wits’ end about how to recover their hard-earned and badly needed money. At this stage, another worker to...

By A Representative   A day after a detailed complaint was filed seeking disciplinary action against ten lawyers in Tirunelveli for allegedly assaulting human rights lawyer Dr. V. Suresh, no action has yet been taken by the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, according to the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL).

By Nava Thakuria*  Trouble-torn Myanmar (also known as Burma or Brahmadesh) is preparing for three-phase national elections starting on 28 December 2025, with results expected in January 2026. Several political parties—primarily proxies of the Burmese military junta—are participating, while Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD) remains banned. Observers expect a one-sided contest where junta-backed candidates are likely to dominate.

By Vidya Bhushan Rawat*   The visuals of Russian President Vladimir Putin in India have drawn considerable global attention. In parts of Europe and the wider Western world, the visit has been met with mixed reactions ranging from curiosity to disappointment. Some Ukrainian groups and Western commentators expressed strong criticism of India, reflecting limited understanding of India’s historical relationship with Russia and its foreign policy traditions.

By Harsh Thakor*  Yuri Ivanovich Pimenov (November 26, 1903 – September 6, 1977) was a prominent Soviet painter, graphic artist, theatre designer, and illustrator, recognized as one of the major figures associated with Socialist Realism, the officially sanctioned artistic style in the USSR from the 1930s onward.

By Rajiv Shah   In what might be interpreted as a move to globalise the contentious issue of India's judicial independence, new academic study published in a research journal associated with the Heidelberg University, Germany , "Indian Politics & Policy", delivers a devastating verdict on the Supreme Court of India ’s performance during Narendra Modi ’s tenure from 2014 to 2025. 

By Raj Kumar Sinha*  The Madhya Pradesh government is preparing to sign a 25-year power-purchase agreement (PPA) with private companies for 4,000 MW of electricity at the rate of ₹5.83 per unit. The proposal has been sent to the Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission for final approval. Experts warn that if the proposed rate is cleared, the state will end up paying more than ₹1 lakh crore in additional expenditure over the contract period—an amount that will ultimately be borne by consumers.

By Harsh Thakor*  Kosuganti Bhumayya and Gunnala Kishtagoud, associated with the first generation of the Naxalbari movement, were executed by hanging in Mushirabad Jail, Secunderabad, on December 1, 1975. The 50th anniversary of their execution has prompted renewed discussion among writers, activists, and civil liberties groups about the case, its legal handling, and the broader debate on capital punishment in India.