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Yashovardhan Azad
The writer is central information commissioner.
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Ram Temple in Ayodhya was built on faith. What has been stolen isn’t money — it’s trustSubscriber Only
July 14,2026 19:00:40 PM
The money belonged to the devotees; hence, they have a legitimate moral claim to know how the investigation is progressing. What safeguards have already been introduced? What systemic failures have been identified? Without compromising the probe, periodic public briefings will strengthen people’s confidence
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
The Delhi Gymkhana takeover isn’t about decolonisation or egalitarianism – it’s symbolic conquestSubscriber Only
May 27,2026 16:27:01 PM
Institutions should be reformed and transparency should be enforced. Access can be broadened. But destroying civic legacy, riding on a catchy slogan, is rarely wise
Tue, Jun 02, 2026
A year after Pahalgam attacks, take stock and consolidate gainsSubscriber Only
April 29,2026 06:27:14 AM
Kashmir today is neither a story of resolution nor one of relapse; it is a continuum that must be managed with care
Wed, Apr 29, 2026
As Naxalite movement stares at its end, focus must be on rehabilitationSubscriber Only
February 18,2026 07:54:38 AM
The end of Naxalism will not be announced by a parade or a peace treaty. It will be known the day a young tribal in Bastar imagines a future without fear — and sees the state as a partner, not a stranger
Wed, Feb 18, 2026
A catastrophe averted by a hair’s breadth, a long road aheadSubscriber Only
November 17,2025 07:20:46 AM
Counter-terror needs political oxygen and economic opportunity. It is a long haul, not a quick battle
Mon, Nov 17, 2025
Indians’ foreign visa obsession: From bureaucrats’ kids to Gulf workers, why is talent leaving?Subscriber Only
November 02,2024 14:00:13 PM
When a country with the fourth-largest economy loses its best talent, it is time to wake up
Sat, Nov 02, 2024
Bail for K Kavitha: Time to review PMLA’s draconian provisionsSubscriber Only
August 29,2024 07:06:23 AM
The accused should not not have to approach the courts for relief from a punishing process
Thu, Aug 29, 2024
SC decision on Electoral Bonds case: Will it revive the flagging RTI Act?Subscriber Only
February 15,2024 17:47:26 PM
In its landmark judgment, SC averred that poll bond is violative of fundamental rights and infringement of RTI is unjustified for curbing black money. The two goals of the RTI Act — transparency and accountability — were clearly on the judges’ minds
Fri, Feb 16, 2024
UNLF Peace Accord: Why one pact is not peaceSubscriber Only
November 30,2023 19:05:52 PM
In a volatile state like Manipur, peace agreements can be challenging to implement because of the multiplicity of stakeholders and their divergent interests and grievances
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
After politics and police have failed — a roadmap to heal ManipurSubscriber Only
August 19,2023 17:00:15 PM
An efficient administration under the President’s Rule will put the state back on the right track. All ethnic communities in Manipur are yearning for a fair and firm regime
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
On Pegasus, Supreme Court panel failed its mandate, missed an opportunitySubscriber Only
August 30,2022 18:42:03 PM
Yashovardhan Azad and Anand Venkatnarayanan write: Technical committee did not probe origin and nature of the malware found on phones, and meekly accepted government's non-cooperation.
Wed, Aug 31, 2022
Efficacy of RTI Act is threatened by opacity, opposition from bureaucracy and lawmakersSubscriber Only
August 03,2022 04:00:39 AM
Yashovardhan Azad writes: It is imperative to ensure freedom of the press and democratic institutions, punish errant officials and maintain complete autonomy of the information commissions, in the interest of the people and the nation at large.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
Opinion: Instant justice is a crime that cannot be ignoredSubscriber Only
June 02,2022 04:25:27 AM
Yashovardhan Azad writes: The SC panel's censure in Hyderabad encounter case is a wake-up call. Police should accept that their job is to bring the accused to justice not to dispense it.
Thu, Jun 02, 2022
No place for propaganda in PM’s security breach probeSubscriber Only
January 11,2022 04:25:49 AM
🔴 Yashovardhan Azad writes: Political grandstanding over the matter has led to the obfuscation of the real issues
Tue, Jan 11, 2022
A law alone will not serve as a panacea against torture by police in IndiaSubscriber Only
October 18,2019 01:15:21 AM
What is needed is ‘ease of policing’, better training and infrastructure
Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Terms of disclosureSubscriber Only
November 13,2018 01:55:04 AM
India slips in global RTI ratings. But is the ranking system flawed?
Tue, Nov 13, 2018
The right to breatheSubscriber Only
October 18,2017 00:30:50 AM
The Supreme Court judgment banning the sale of firecrackers this Diwali is a call to action. All Delhi residents must welcome this first step towards ensuring clean air in the city.
Wed, Oct 18, 2017
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