Losing the plot

The Hindu : Opinion / Op-Ed : Losing the plot: "The response to the anti-Kudankulam protest shows that space for the democratic right of dissent is shrinking."

Manmohan Singh's aggression

Manmohan Singh, PM of India, expressed concern over fundings from foreign NGO's for the Kundakkulam Nuclear plant protests.

There have been widespread protests by the localites in the region over establishing a plant there for nuclear power generation as it supposedly could harm their daily livelihood.

Is it right upon our Prime minister to accuse them when they are expressing a general concern? Or are the localites unnecessarily panicking over a non-issue?

Whatever it is, the author of this article, G Sampath takes a rather strong and a vindicative stand against Manmohan Singh over his accusation of the foreign NGO's...

An article with some pretty strong opinions...

How is Manmohan Singh different from nuclear waste?

Let truth prevail

"The choice of a basement to house the backup power generators that should kick in during an emergency is absurd. If the 9-magnitude earthquake of March 11, 2011 knocked off power supply from the grid, the tsunami that soon followed killed the backup power to the units. "

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Let truth prevail: Japan's regulations are flawed, outdated and below global standards.

Considering the recent admissions by the regulator and the track record of the operator, should the world rely on them to know the truth? Only a thorough investigation by truly impartial and independent scientists can provide the answers. That can happen only if the Fukushima plant is nationalised.

Engage, don't vilify

"PM Manmohan Singh's remarks about foreign-funded NGOs stalling the introduction of genetically modified food and the commissioning of the Kudankulam nuclear power project are bound to be taken seriously by his supporters and detractors alike. "

The Hindu : Opinion / Editorial : Engage, don't vilify: When Dr. Singh, who has a reputation for reticence on sensitive subjects, drops dark hints about a foreign hand, it is surely something that needs to be substantiated and, if necessary, followed up with action. However, the idea that NGOs with ‘foreign' links are fuelling the protests seems more expedient than convincing.

The government needs to engage with people in a transparent and constructive manner and allay their fears with facts and arguments rather than innuendo and slander.

Breaking the strangle hold of nuclear safety regulator

A Gopalakrishnan, demystifies the nuclear safety bill with providing efficient background and explaining the nittiquitties...

Breaking the strangle hold of nuclear safety regulator

Transparency in nuclear safety bill

A Gopalakrishnan discusses the factors that have influenced nuclear safety regulations around the top countries that have this law and the startling differences of the same in the bill proposed in India...

Transparency in nuclear safety bill