"I realise that some of my criticisms may be mistaken; but to refuse to criticize judgements for fear of being mistaken is to abandon criticism altogether... If any of my criticisms are found to be correct, the cause is served; and if any are found to be incorrect the very process of finding out my mistakes must lead to the discovery of the right reasons, or better reasons than I have been able to give, and the cause is served just as well."

-Mr. HM Seervai, Preface to the 1st ed., Constitutional Law of India.

Monday, November 3, 2008

News and Views

Transgenders to Get Free Education
It took a long while for such concerns to reach the "mainstream". This inclusive policy need to be replicated by other similar institutions and sectors.

Highlights the different economist that Prof. Sen is. Lauds the 'people-centred' approach this ecnomists has taken than the usual 'growth-centred' apporaches of the economists. The link Prof. Sen established between economic, social and political freedoms is a theoretical basis for policies for any nation. The public action notion which is a central theme in Prof. Sen's works draws the blueprint for a healthy democracy. See here for a select list of Prof. Sen's books.

Why the World Dislikes America

An analysis in the backdrop of world economic crisis. The title reminds a similar expression that was part of a racist hate speech against an ethnic group, now part of history. It is time that U.S rethink about it world policies and the efforts of redrawing the world map according to its penchants.

'China Handing Down Death Sentence to Tibetans'- Dalai Lama

These are the words of grief of loosing a civilisation and identity; ancient and precious.

Foreign Law Firms Set to Operate in India: CJI

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