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The ONOS scheme for research: What It offers and how it works

While welcome, the government could also explore negotiating with publishers for reduced subscriptions for Indian researchers or invest in developing institutional repositories to promote green OA (Open Access), where authors self-archive their work, making it freely accessible

Markadwadi, Pune, Sholapur, Akola, are protests against ECI mounting in Maharashtra?

Villagers in Markadwadi in Sholapur district planned a symbolic "repoll" with paper ballots to address EVM concerns on December 3; Police imposed a curfew and filed FIRs against 200 people, including 17 villagers of Markadwadi, halting the mock election. Pune, Solapur and Akola demonstrated against the election outcome through a manipulated election on December 5 at the same time as the ‘newly elected Maha Yuti state government’ was sworn in.

UP government’s ‘naming and shaming’ tactic: A repeat of constitutional defiance

Reviving a practice condemned by the Allahabad High Court in 2020, the Yogi Adityanath administration targets privacy and due process, raising serious questions about its commitment to democratic principles.

Sambhal Mosque, Ajmer Dargah: how deep do we plunge into the abyss?

A misplaced and selective narrative of distorted history is whipping up social tensions and threatening lasting peace

Former Editor Meets ‘Former Terrorist’

One of the pleasures of former editorship is enjoying the dilemma faced by gracious masters of ceremony who are in two minds on how...

Congress alleges anomalous voter turnout surge in Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 in memorandum submitted to ECI

In a detailed memorandum, the Indian National Congress alleges unprecedented voter turnout anomalies and calls for an investigation into procedural lapses and EVM battery performance.

Congress raises alarm over manipulated voter rolls in Maharashtra Assembly elections

In a detailed memorandum to the Election Commission of India, the Congress alleges arbitrary deletion of voters, suspicious additions of over 47 lakh names to the rolls that benefited the BJP-led alliance. The party demands an urgent investigation to ensure transparency and restore public confidence in electoral integrity.

BJP’s Hindutva shift, strategy of diverting from real issues and concerns over electoral tactics

India’s political landscape has seen shifts with the BJP’s increasing focus on Hindutva, moving away from addressing core issues. A controversial scheme like "Laadli Behen Yojana" has sparked concerns, as reports of potential repayments, eligibility issues, and corruption have emerged. These developments raise questions about the BJP's true electoral strategies and governance intentions

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