We tell young people to study hard and build a better future. But are we giving them enough opportunities to do so? You finish your studies, earn a degree and start looking for work. Months pass. Applications go unanswered. Your family begins asking when you’ll find a job. This is the situation of youth now. […]
75 Years of Governance: What Have You Done for India’s Youth? Read More »
Despite decades of reservation policies, elite exams like JEE, NEET, UPSC, and CLAT continue to reflect deep inequalities. Cut offs are often cited as the benchmark of merit, but they hide a crucial truth: OBC students struggle to compete not because of lack of ability, but because they start at a disadvantage. The current 27% quota for […]
Coaching, Cut Offs, and Seat Share – Why OBC Students Need More Reservation and Support Read More »
The Mandal Commission was not just a government report – it was a turning point that exposed long-standing inequalities within Indian society. Introduced to correct deep-rooted imbalances in education and employment, it sparked nationwide protests and permanent political shifts. Decades later, discussions on reservation and social justice still echo the questions raised by the Mandal Commission. […]
Mandal Commission: Report, Resistance, and the Reality of Social Justice in India Read More »
When we talk about OBC Reservation in India, our minds immediately go to education and government jobs. But an equally powerful – and often ignored – arena is Reservation in Local Bodies, where everyday governance decisions are made. A recent report has quietly shaken this illusion of progress. The Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), in its 2024 […]
OBC Reservation in Local Bodies: The Missing Layer of Social Justice in Tamil Nadu Read More »
The story of the Kaka Kalelkar Commission is not just about a government report. It is about an early warning that India chose to ignore. Set up soon after Independence, the Kaka Kalelkar Commission was the first serious attempt by the Indian state to understand the deep social and educational backwardness of large sections of society beyond […]
Kaka Kalelkar Commission: India’s First Missed Opportunity for Social Justice Read More »
Democracy is beautiful in imagination. On paper, it looks clean, logical, and empowering. Every citizen has a voice. Every institution works for the people. Every right protects dignity and freedom. But once this ideal enters the everyday life of a billion people, the cracks begin to show. This is where the real debate starts: Is […]
Democracy on Paper vs. Democracy in Practice: Is India Living Up to Its Promise? Read More »
Other Backward Classes (OBC) Other Backward Classes (OBC) are socially and educationally backward classes in India. OBCs are distinct from the Scheduled Classes (SC) or the Scheduled Tribes (ST). The Central Government of India maintains a list of castes/communities to be considered as OBC. To uplift Other Backward Classes (OBC), both the Central Government and State […]
Other Backward Classes(OBC): Creamy & Non-Creamy Layer Rules 2026 Read More »
Reservation in India is a topic that often sparks confusion, especially when it comes to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). One term that frequently comes up is the “Creamy Layer”. Many OBC candidates are unsure whether they are eligible for reservation benefits or not. In this blog, we break down everything you need to know […]
OBC Creamy Layer Explained: Income Limit, Eligibility & Reservation Read More »
Reservation in promotion in India plays a crucial role in determining who reaches positions of authority in government service. While reservations have improved access to public employment, true representation depends on whether employees can also advance to higher decision-making roles. Over the years, constitutional provisions and Supreme Court judgments have shaped how promotion reservation works […]
Reservation in Promotion in India: Who Gets It and Why OBCs Are Demanding It Read More »
Women make up nearly half of India’s population, yet their presence in law-making bodies has remained limited for decades. To correct this imbalance, India introduced the idea of Reservation for Women in India through constitutional and legislative measures. However, many people still have doubts about how much reservation exists, where it applies, and whether it is […]
Reservation for Women in India: Constitutional Provisions Read More »
