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Author: A Legal Researcher
Potential of reasoned Collegium resolutions as a starting point for transparency in the Indian higher judiciary
One way ahead out of the recent quagmire is for the higher judiciary, especially the Supreme Court to provide more reasoned public communiques on the decisions for appointments, transfers etc; though not the ideal solution, this would be a step forward
Electoral Trusts Scheme: Utter non-transparency in political funding & an unholy nexus between big corporate giants and major political parties
The rise of the Electoral Trusts scheme, post-electoral bonds, with minimal transparency to the public, underscores the persistence of corporate dominance in political financing: the massive 2024-25 mop up of ₹1,179 crore—the total sum funnelled by these Electoral Trusts - is close to the entire 2025 budget allocation for judiciary infrastructure or the estimated funding for cutting-edge R&D at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)!
The Rise of the Far-Right in Europe: From margins to mainstream
While the rise of the right across Europe and USA is rooted on economic distress and social alienation, the challenges facing these right-wing coalitions are significant. Their agendas—marked by climate denialism, opposition to immigration, and scepticism toward international cooperation—often clash with urgent global priorities