The purpose of this blog is to delve into the intricate relationship between the media and Public Policy. We’ll explore how the media influences policymaking, shapes public perception, and holds democratic governments accountable. By examining specific case studies and theoretical frameworks, we aim to understand the vital role of media in Public Policy and its… Continue reading The Role of Media in Public Policy: Influence, Impact, and Challenges
The Supreme Court, in its landmark judgment in the NALSA vs Union of India case, interpreted ‘dignity’ under Article 21 of the Constitution to include diversity in self-expression which allowed a person to lead a dignified life. Within this larger debate of dignity and access to livelihood, the right to mobility becomes crucial as it… Continue reading Trans-mobility: Moving beyond gender binaries in mobility
I have never cheated in an exam since I was nine. It is true. Not even an ‘accidental peek’. It was something of a rule I set down for myself after a scolding from my mother. It was such an uneasy feeling to know I had done something wrong. Then when I grew up a… Continue reading A Future Policymaker’s Perspective on Ethics in Governance
The anthropogenic forcing of greenhouse gases has turned out to be a dominant force propelling sea level rise. Sea levels in the 20th century have been rising at an average rate of 0.06m per decade.¹ The Indian subcontinent is highly vulnerable to threats arising from sea level rise given its demography. The country has a… Continue reading Coastal Displacement in the Indian Subcontinent
How would you define poverty? There are several definitions and each one of them helps us imagine poverty in different ways. One way to define poverty is the lack of resources required to lead a basic life. By this definition, as long as your basic needs of food, clothing and shelter are met, you are… Continue reading The Puzzling Nature of Poverty
India’s struggle to make schools accessible to girls, and to ensure they stay in school, has been a long and uphill journey. Enshrining the right to education as a fundamental right for all children between 6 and 14 years of age through the Right to Education (RTE) Act in 2008, and the National Education Policy… Continue reading Impact of School Closures on Girls due to COVID-19: In Conversation with Dr. Vimala Ramachandran
