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The Antidote To The Crisis Is In Cooperation, Not Segregation

In early March, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation had commented that “stigma, to be honest, is more dangerous than the virus itself.” His statement was made when reports of racism towards the East Asian communities had started growing across the Western world. Over the next many weeks, the story played out just as … Continue reading

SUSPENDING MPLADS & CENTRALISING FUNDS FOR COVID19

A few days ago, the Union Cabinet decided to suspend the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (“MPLADS”) for a period of two years. It was stated that these funds “will be used to strengthen the Government’s efforts in managing the challenges and adverse impact of COVID19 in the country.” Given the unprecedented nature … Continue reading