The Supreme Court has said that arbitration in India has not failed, but that judicial interference, and at times the conduct of governments, has undermined the efficacy of the arbitral process.
Punjab and Haryana warming at half a degree per decade during the wheat season, with minimum temperatures rising nearly three times faster in Gujarat 1 June 2026, New Delhi: India produces over 107 million tonnes of wheat annually, making it the second-largest wheat producer in the world and accounting for roughly 14% of global output.
In May 2026, the Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognizance of bail orders passed by the Orissa High Court and trial court.
The Supreme Court’s direction to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to frame a mechanism for screening user-generated content before it is uploaded has reopened a debate India has never quite resolved: how to curb digital poison without handing the State a permanent switch over speech.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the retrospective levy of 28 per cent GST on online gaming bets, holding that the tax was constitutionally valid and did not violate the constitutional framework governing Goods and Services Tax.
Kawtha Koi presented ISHMA 2, a celebration of spirit, strength, and solidarity on 27th June 2025 at Gyan Manch Kolkata. ISHMA 2 is a cultural event encompassing the dedicated members of five non-government organisations working tirelessly for the betterment of various social causes, and transforming lives in our society from the grass-root levels.
The Statesman, got the opportunity to interview David Walters to understand his motivation behind blending his Afro-Caribbean rhythms with global influences.
Earlier this week, I watched the absolutely amazing, utterly understated Bengali film, “Apish….The Office”, directed by Sudeshna Roy and Abhijit Guha, the movie making duo who, going by their outstanding oeuvre over the years, have mastered the art of telling the subtle stories of everyday lives of everyday people without screaming from the rooftops.
The heart of Kolkata transformed into a platform of hope and empowerment for young girls as The BSS School celebrated its 75th anniversary. Held recently at Kala Mandir, the platinum jubilee celebration honoured the school's legacy of educational excellence
No Time to Blink by Novoneel Chakraborty is a haunting glimpse into the fractured psyche of modern adolescence.
