Nominations Invited for Prize on Education for Sustainable Development
The call for nominations for the fifth edition of the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is now open. The Prize annually rewards three outstanding projects and programs…
India Begins Process to Form Anti-Corruption Body Lokpal
The Lokpal Act envisages establishment of Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in states to investigate cases of corruption against public servants. By Rakesh Raman India’s Ministry of Personnel, Public…
India Among the Most Corrupt Countries: Transparency Report
The Index reveals that the continued failure of most countries to significantly control corruption is contributing to a crisis of democracy around the world. By Rakesh Raman The 2018 Corruption…
PM Modi Holds Pariksha Pe Charcha in Delhi
Pariksha Pe Charcha in New Delhi The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, interacted Tuesday with students, teachers, and parents in the Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 (discussion on exams) program…
Corruption Increasing in Authoritarian Regimes: Transparency Index
The 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released today by Transparency International reveals that the continued failure of most countries to significantly control corruption is contributing to a crisis of democracy…
Crowdsourcing to Fight Spread of Fake News in Politics
Crowdsourcing to Fight Spread of Fake News in Politics Fake news isn’t a new problem, but it’s becoming a greater concern because of social media, where it is easily created…