Student Deaths: Beyond “Accidents” — A Crisis of Neglect and Accountability

08 Sep 2026

Context: Recent student deaths due to incidents such as the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi and the Old Rajinder Nagar coaching centre basement flooding tragedy have raised deeper questions about safety, accountability and the vulnerabilitie...

The Political Cost of Unconditional Cash Transfer (UCT) Schemes

07 Sep 2026

Context: Since 2020, Unconditional Cash Transfers (UCTs) have increasingly become an electoral strategy in India, particularly for attracting women voters. While they provide direct financial support and recognise women’s unpaid care work, their...

FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026: Constitutional Concerns over State Intervention

03 Sep 2026

Context: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) regulates foreign donations to organisations in India, balancing legitimate concerns of national security, transparency and public accountability with the autonomy of civil society institution...