In the wake of glaring discrepancies between democratic ideals and current political practices, public intellectuals must engage in constructive...

While looking at the food security status of the people in India as per the FAO report and the remedial measures of the Government of India, providing...

Pitted against the ideologically cohesive BJP, the opposition parties have their task cut out — they need to act on people-centric agenda with a...

Under the banner of ‘Nallore Vattam’, numerous well-meaning, well-equipped, and committed individuals are spearheading a movement to transform...

If combined with positive public opinion, the political will and bureaucratic support regarding the Gram Swaraj Act in Karnataka can lead to effective...

Though not a rural institute, the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayati Raj University has displayed its resolve to serve the village...

Through his tirade against the prevailing corruption in Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay has made his intention of entering into politics clear, but his...

Political controversies surrounding the inauguration of the new Parliament building hold little relevance when compared with the increasing need to...

Against BJP’s dominant narrative, opposition parties are pursuing a narrow vision of somehow crossing the majority line collectively, rather than...

Even after three decades of its institutionalisation, local governance awaits due recognition in India, which can be facilitated only through mass...

If the INC manages to sharpen its political strategy and garner the support of regional parties, it can pose challenge to the BJP in general

Trust-based, participatory governance by a local leader, Arul Rajesh, in Muthugapatti Gram Panchayat exemplifies the potential of local leadership in...