democracy

Showing 1-10 results for: democracy

All Articles

Opinion Nov.12.19

A verdict on the republic

Do we conclude that the nation has reached the end of its usefulness, or continue to believe it will serve its people?
By Ruchir Joshi
Opinion Nov.12.19

Jeopardizing the people’s right to information

The weakening of legislations that are meant to safeguard accountability can only hurt the health of a democracy
By The Editorial Board
Opinion Nov.11.19

The future of liberal democracy in Europe may not be dim

The impact of 'illiberal democracy' is still reversible by democratic, legal means, including peaceful mass protest
By Timothy Garton Ash
Opinion Oct.28.19

Catalonia: The conflict within

The traditional pro-independence groups in this peaceful region of Spain are being outflanked by a more combative group
By Gwynne Dyer
Opinion Oct.25.19

Our overwhelmed legal system

The long pendency of cases raises questions about the accountability of the legal edifice to citizens
By The Editorial Board
India Oct.25.19

Understanding of US critics limited: Delhi

'It is regrettable that a few members of US Congress used a congressional hearing on human rights in South Asia to question measures taken to safeguard life, peace and security in Kashmir'
By Our Special Correspondent
Opinion Oct.24.19

Horsing around for photo ops

Does a symbolic display of power have an actual impact in the everyday lives of ordinary citizens?
By The Telegraph
Opinion Oct.24.19

Sustained attacks on the media seek to put governments above accountability

Elected governments, including India's, are exploiting shrill nationalist rhetoric to impede the public’s right to knowledge
By The Editorial Board
Opinion Oct.20.19

How the higher judiciary let down the citizenry

The higher judiciary has not stood up to an aggressive executive and, in the process, let down the citizenry
By Sanjay Hegde
Opinion Oct.18.19

Savarkar's majoritarian vision for India makes him a dubious contender for the Bharat Ratna

The BJP remains intent, much like its principal political rival, on using the Bharat Ratna to meet express political goals
By The Editorial Board

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Last
Next »

Send us feedback