Category: Society
A complaint of unwelcome sexual advances by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ranjan Gogoi, and allegations of subsequent victimisation of not just the accuser, but also her family, have now roiled the Supreme Court into what could be its deepest crisis ever. The CJI’s hastily convened special …
The great promise of social media was that by giving voice to ordinary people all across the world, their collective experiences and expertise would help society reach a higher consciousness. Much as the web was bringing together the world of knowledge, social media would bring together our diverse …
Sleep eluded me last night. As a graduate of the University of Virginia (UVA), my wife and I followed details of the basketball team’s historic win over Texas Tech in the NCAA basketball tournament. The championship game captivated the nation and capped an intriguing end to what has …
If I purchase a flat in a co-operative housing society, I become a member of the society. But do I also become the owner of the land? Say the society is getting redeveloped after 30 years, will the existing members have to pay for the flat fully like …
