The other day — 7th of this month — noted jurist and senior advocate Sri Fali S Nariman proffered a piece of advice, which he called an unsolicited suggestion, to the Supreme Court: the citadel never falls except from within. It is heartening to see someone suggesting or advising an institution constitutionally mandated under Article…
What an intolerant people we have become
As a country, we seem to have gone off our collective rockers. Indians, it seems, have an overdeveloped sense of righteousness and indignation; and an impossible level of intolerance. We have become incapable of accepting any point of view which does not fit neatly within the four corners of our own views. Let alone considering…
A word limit on RTI applications
In its infinite wisdom, the government has decided to fix a 500-word limit on applications made under the Right to Information Act. This is either a ploy to cut down on potentially embarrassing applications, or a hint to RTI applicants to get to the point quicker. The RTI Act is possibly the best weapon deployed…