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Introduction The Chennai River Basin, covering 4,959.1 square kilometers in North Tamil Nadu, drains into the Bay of Bengal through four major rivers: the Araniar, Korattalaiyar (Kosasthalaiyar), Cooum, and Adyar. Unlike other sub-basins, the Kovalam sub-basin, which spans about 812 square kilometers, doesn’t form a river. Instead, it drains water through low-lying land that creates […]

The Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) remains a critical tool for shaping welfare and development policies in India. Yet, its implementation continues to be the subject of contentious debates. Questions persist about whether Tamil Nadu, a state often hailed as a pioneer in progressive policies, will conduct such a survey. Some argue it may never

The Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation (for Special Projects) Act, 2023, enacted on October 18, has sparked heated debates. While the State government views it as a progressive step to streamline land acquisition for large-scale infrastructure projects, the law has raised significant concerns among environmentalists, farmers’ associations, and civil society groups. Critics argue that it could

In the recent 2024-2025 Union Budget speech, Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman announced several amendments aimed at facilitating trade. One notable change was the exemption of Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA) used in the manufacture of alcoholic beverages from central tax. Similar amendments are also proposed in the IGST and UTGST Acts. This decision has sparked

  The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for India from 2012 to 2023 reveals a fluctuating yet generally worsening trend in perceived public sector corruption. Higher CPI scores indicate higher levels of perceived corruption.From 2012 to 2014, India’s CPI score rose from 36 to 38.1, indicating an increase in perceived corruption. This upward trend continued from