Kovind panel studied 7 nations on one nation, one poll

A high-level panel on 'One Nation, One Election' studied election processes in seven countries including South Africa, Sweden and Belgium, before recommending simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and......

Kovind's report moots simultaneous LS, assembly polls as first step

A high-level panel on Thursday recommended simultaneous elections for Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days in its report on......

If people don't hold Parliament accountable, who will?

Parliament is essential to the success of Indian democracy and the citizenry should be in the forefront of demanding reforms which can strengthen its functioning, feels Rohit Pradhan.Earlier in our......

Parliament: Is it even worse than it looks?

'India's parliamentary democracy is ridden with flaws,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan. 'Parliament has become a monarchy, with seats captured by a strongman, and then inherited by his wife or......

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a......

When the Finance Bill goes beyond Budget making

The amendment of around 40 central statutes makes the Finance Bill, 2017 unique The passage of the Finance Bill, 2017, by the Lok Sabha on March 22 has rekindled the widespread debate over using a......

What To Watch On OTT In November

November is a busy month on OTT with several series arriving, many in their next season after being vastly successful in earlier instalments. Also, a few interesting films will see their digital......

'I Came Back From The Grave'

'I have more time in Bengaluru to write, away from the film industry in Mumbai that always pulls me down and makes me frustrated.' IMAGE: Aaishvary Thackeray, Anurag Kashyap and Vedika Pinto.......

'Saiyaara Stars Are Ready To Take Over Bollywood'

'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.' IMAGE: Rajesh Kumar with Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajesh Kymar/Instagram Rajesh Kumar is enjoying......

'Very Few Series Deal With Female Orgasm'

'If a survey were conducted, many people wouldn't understand the concept.''Thanks to Rangeen, a conversation has started.' IMAGE: Viineet Kumar Siingh. Photograph: Kind courtesy Viineet Kumar......

'Can't bestow Bharat Ratna on Tendulkar yet'

The calls for bestowing Sachin Tendulkar with the Bharat Ratna may have got louder after India's World Cup triumph but giving the country's highest civillian honour to the batting icon would......