Articles for Public Good

India’s Economic Inequality Crisis: How Elite Development Models Failed the Nation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s Economic Inequality Crisis: How Elite Development Models Failed the Nation

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 09, 2024 19:05 IST - 30 MINS READ On June 4, 2005, the venerated business house of the Tatas signed an agreement to set up a steel plant in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. “The major beneficiaries of the government’s largesse”, the Press Trust of India reported at the time, were “big corporate entities like Reliance Industries, Essar Steel and …

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Larger Public Good By Constructing National Highways Need Not Be Overemphasized, Interest Of Local People Must Also Be Considered: Kerala HC
5 months, 1 week ago

Larger Public Good By Constructing National Highways Need Not Be Overemphasized, Interest Of Local People Must Also Be Considered: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has stated that the importance of constructing national highways for the larger public good should not be over-emphasized since it is equally crucial to consider the interests of the people of a particular locality to promote the common good effectively. However, the larger public good involved in projects like the construction of National Highways cris- crossing …

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Kate, Princess of Wales, shares update on cancer treatment, set to attend King Charles' birthday parade
6 months, 1 week ago

Kate, Princess of Wales, shares update on cancer treatment, set to attend King Charles' birthday parade

India TV News  

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton on Friday said that she is making “good progress” in her cancer treatment and will attend the royal Trooping the Color ceremony on Saturday, in her first public appearance since her diagnosis. “I am making good progress, but as anyone going through chemotherapy will know, there are good days and bad days,” Kate said in …

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King ‘on good form’ after cancer treatment as he heads home after seeing Harry
10 months, 2 weeks ago

King ‘on good form’ after cancer treatment as he heads home after seeing Harry

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy King Charles was flown by helicopter to Sandringham this afternoon …

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DR MARTIN SCURR: A planned operation reduces the risk of complications for Kate
11 months ago

DR MARTIN SCURR: A planned operation reduces the risk of complications for Kate

Daily Mail  

She exudes radiant good health, so the news – released by Kensington Palace yesterday – that the Princess of Wales has undergone abdominal surgery at the London Clinic will have given rise to some concern. This would have minimised the possibility of any untoward complications – the surgery performed calmly, with all available specialists present, working as a team without …

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'Journalist Serve As Independent Monitor Of Power', Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes Summons In Defamation Case Against Indian Express Resident Editor, Others
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'Journalist Serve As Independent Monitor Of Power', Punjab & Haryana HC Quashes Summons In Defamation Case Against Indian Express Resident Editor, Others

Live Law  

Observing that "journalist serve as independent monitors of power, reporting information for public good and safety," the Punjab & Haryana High Court has quashed summons issued against former editor Vipin Pubby and resident editor Manraj Grewal of Indian Express, in a defamation case.In 2008, a retired IPS officer Param Vir Rathee had alleged that the newspaper published a defamatory. Observing …

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Arvind Kejriwal to AAP workers: 'Will have to go to jail for paths we have chosen for public good'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal to AAP workers: 'Will have to go to jail for paths we have chosen for public good'

India TV News  

With the Enforcement Directorate summoning AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to appear before it on January 3 in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case, Arvind Kejriwal asserted the party workers should be ready "to go to jail for the paths we have chosen for the public good" adding that his party has gained popularity for its "work-centric …

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IISc’s Foundation for Science Innovation and Development launches Centre of Data for Public Good
1 year ago

IISc’s Foundation for Science Innovation and Development launches Centre of Data for Public Good

The Hindu  

In an initiative touted at aiming to leverage data for social good, the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development within the Indian Institute of Science announced the launch of the Centre of Data for Public Good. This amalgamation of efforts reflects the Centre’s commitment to harnessing the power of data in addressing real-world issues and advancing the field of data …

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HT Archives: Keeping the Green Revolution green
1 year, 2 months ago

HT Archives: Keeping the Green Revolution green

Hindustan Times  

Punjab took the lead because of the scientific and educational help given by the Punjab Agricultural University and the presence of essential pre-requisites The term Green Revolution was coined by Dr William Gadd of USA in 1968, when our farmers brought about a quantum jump in wheat production by taking to semi-dwarf, non-lodging varieties with peat enthusiasm and when similar …

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Madalsa Sharma: Audience has the power to make or break a show
1 year, 5 months ago

Madalsa Sharma: Audience has the power to make or break a show

Hindustan Times  

Actor Madalsa Sharma feels that no one other than the public can decide the fate of any project. Madalsa Sharma “The audience has the power to make or break a project. Also, when actors who were formerly a part of the crew go out and try to tear the show down, their questionable attempts fall hollow, since the audience is …

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Press Should Not Publish Anything Manifestly Defamatory Against An Individual Or Institution, Can’t Exceed Limit Of Fair Comment: Delhi Court
1 year, 6 months ago

Press Should Not Publish Anything Manifestly Defamatory Against An Individual Or Institution, Can’t Exceed Limit Of Fair Comment: Delhi Court

Live Law  

Observing that the press should not exceed the limit of fair comment, a Delhi Court recently said that the press must not publish anything which is manifestly defamatory against any individual or institution, unless it is duly verified and there is sufficient reasons to believe that it is true and the publication will be for public good. Such norms may …

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Adilabad: Mobilising public for party programmes turns nightmarish
1 year, 9 months ago

Adilabad: Mobilising public for party programmes turns nightmarish

Deccan Chronicle  

Adilabad: Soaring summer temperatures are creating a problem for political leaders as they are finding it increasingly difficult to mobilise the public for party programs and yatras as most people are reluctant to brave the summer heat. Meanwhile, leaders from Congress party are finding it easy to mobilise the public because as part of their padayatra, they are conducting street …

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Mangroves to be cut for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project following Bombay HC order
1 year, 11 months ago

Mangroves to be cut for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project following Bombay HC order

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 28, 2022 11:35 IST On December 9, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet project, received a boost with an order from the Bombay High Court. The then Chief Justice, Dipankar Datta, and Justice Abhay Ahuja said that 21,997 mangrove trees could be cut to facilitate construction of the rail line for the train by …

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Rahul Gandhi in UK: 'Indian democracy is global public good; if that cracks, it will cause problem'
2 years, 7 months ago

Rahul Gandhi in UK: 'Indian democracy is global public good; if that cracks, it will cause problem'

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is currently visiting London. During a conference there, he said that democracy in India is a global public good. During his London visit, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that democracy in India is a global public good and the people of the country have managed democracy at an unparalleled scale. Joined at the …

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Dalai Lama Makes First Public Appearance After Over 2 Yrs
2 years, 9 months ago

Dalai Lama Makes First Public Appearance After Over 2 Yrs

News 18  

Making his first public appearance after over two years since the outbreak of Covid, the Dalai Lama on Friday said that he is in good health and can “even play boxing with the doctor”. The Dalai Lama said that he was scheduled to go to Delhi for a regular medical checkup but he did not go because “he is in …

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India offering CoWIN to world for greater public good: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 5 months ago

India offering CoWIN to world for greater public good: Harsh Vardhan

Live Mint  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday said that India was offering the CoWIN platform to the world as a technology tool that can be used for greater public good as the need of the hour was to speed up the pace of vaccinating people against Covid. Addressing the virtual Global CoWIN Conclave, the Health Minister said that India …

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Karnataka bans Holi, Ugadi, Good Friday, Shab-e-Barat festivities in public as second wave of Covid grips India
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka bans Holi, Ugadi, Good Friday, Shab-e-Barat festivities in public as second wave of Covid grips India

Live Mint  

Amid fears of a second coronavirus wave and a surge in infections in Karnataka, the state government has decided to ban public gatherings for upcoming festivals such as Holi, Ugadi, Shab-e-Barat and Good Friday across the state. Sharing the order on Twitter, Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K Sudhakar said, "In order to contain the second wave of Covid-19, …

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A verdict that has ended a long silence
3 years, 10 months ago

A verdict that has ended a long silence

The Hindu  

The acquittal of Priya Ramani, a journalist, on a complaint of criminal defamation by former Union Minister M.J. Akbar has come as a vindication to a long line of women who have not been taken seriously earlier when they have alleged sexual harassment. Mr. Akbar alleged that Ms. Ramani’s allegations, “by their very tone and tenor, are ex facie defamatory …

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'Akbar Went After Ramani As She Was A Soft Target & Did Not Go After Other Women As He Was Afraid' : Rebecca John Argues On Final Day
3 years, 10 months ago

'Akbar Went After Ramani As She Was A Soft Target & Did Not Go After Other Women As He Was Afraid' : Rebecca John Argues On Final Day

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Monday reserved judgment in the criminal defamation case filed by former Union Minister Mr. M.J. Akbar against journalist Priya Ramani. John also said that Akbar was following a "selective prosecution" by filing a criminal defamation case only against Priya Ramani while leaving other women like Ghazala Wahab and Pallavi Gogoi who had levelled graver charges of …

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Good News! Govt employees of THIS state to get 3% hike in dearness allowance. Check details
4 years ago

Good News! Govt employees of THIS state to get 3% hike in dearness allowance. Check details

India TV News  

In a pleasant news for government employees in West Bengal, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government has announced a 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance next month onwards, news agency PTI reported Thursday. While Mamata Banerjee is seeking to retain power for the third consecutive term, the Bharatiya Janata Party is looking to expand its hold in the eastern …

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Press Has Right To Publish News Item With Its Necessary Comments & Views: Kerala High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Manorama Editors
4 years, 1 month ago

Press Has Right To Publish News Item With Its Necessary Comments & Views: Kerala High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Manorama Editors

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has quashed a defamation complaint registered against the Chief Editor, Managing Editor and Publisher of Malayala Manorama Daily.Justice P. Somarajan observed that the press has the right to publish a news item with its necessary comments and views. The contemptuous nature of news item, if it is connected with imputation of truth, which requires publication for …

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