Articles by RK Raghavan
The global dimension in New Orleans terror strike
The New Orleans truck attack highlights the persistent threat of lone-wolf terrorists influenced by extremist ideologies, challenging law enforcement efforts.
Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:21 PM IST
Building a stronger international mechanism to combat terrorism
The complexity of the issue and its various irritants were recently exhibited during the stand-off between India and Canada over the latter harbouring some elements bent upon a break-up of our country.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 11:13 AM IST
Israel has changed the rules of war, peace in West Asia
As western powers grow increasingly entangled in conflicts with Russia, Iran, and China, India may find itself forced to adopt a more assertive stance
Published on Oct 07, 2024 08:56 PM IST
How should India persevere in this multi-crises world?
Preparation for dealing with existential crises requires unity at home. India can ill afford to continue fractious politics over every issue, and all the time
Published on Aug 23, 2024 09:08 PM IST
New civil servants need to usher in a culture of access
Simple procedures will facilitate face-to-face interaction with the common man who rarely gets the opportunity to voice grievances before the relevant officials
Published on May 01, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Courts must know bail, not jail, has to be the rule
The matter of bail is no rocket science that could baffle the parties concerned, including the judiciary.
Published on Apr 02, 2024 09:17 PM IST
When Carnatic music is in the air in Chennai
Carnatic music is drawing recruits from different geographies. I expect it to flourish especially among the youth for decades to come.
Published on Jan 06, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Mind the gap: Policing lessons from London
What we saw in London was a supreme case of a popularly elected chief executive scrupulously avoiding any unprofessional interference in field policing
Published on Nov 21, 2023 10:53 PM IST
Understanding impact of conflicts among nations on future of world
HTLS 2023: In the lead-up to the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2023, thought leaders and experts share their views on the theme of this year’s event
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 03:35 PM IST
Why corruption probes fail to achieve results
CBI investigations in India are often politicized, which may lead to corruption in high places and violation of natural justice
Published on Oct 14, 2023 10:00 PM IST
Ragging is a crime, Jadavpur is a wake-up call
The Jadavpur violence requires extraordinary action, which can stir the conscience of parents and educational administrators
Published on Sep 14, 2023 10:09 PM IST
A compromised system will harm young civil service entrants. Fix it
Does a diverse composition in public service assure us of an objective and hardworking administration, compassionate towards the poorest of poor?
Published on Jun 05, 2023 08:56 PM IST
New law, focus on tech can help CBI counter corruption, politics
The need of the hour is a comprehensive CBI Act that will free the organisation from executive control
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 08:53 PM IST
Snooping is intolerable in a democratic society
It is vital to recognise that phone tapping impinges on democracy and the protection of every citizen’s fundamental right to privacy
Updated on Jan 12, 2023 08:03 PM IST
HTLS 2022: The need for constant readiness of security, law enforcement agencies
Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2022: Law enforcement agencies worldwide are overburdened with routine law and order tasks. They will be stretched in the years to come.
Updated on Nov 08, 2022 03:08 AM IST
Act quickly and without bias in PFI investigation
Both the NIA and the ED have their work cut out for them. They will have to track down other unidentified elements associated with the PFI before they can reorganise themselves. Unravelling their international connections is of paramount importance
Updated on Sep 26, 2022 06:52 PM IST
RK Raghavan
Beyond diversity, a well-oiled bureaucracy needs to counter structural malaise
Diversity is a key driver of a well-functioning bureaucracy. But is this enough to ensure an administration that is benevolent to the common man in the remotest villages of our country? I am afraid the answer is no.
Updated on Jun 07, 2022 08:49 PM IST
RK Raghavan
To fix India’s criminal justice system, weed out the corrupt first
The somewhat pathetic state of our criminal justice system is not because we have defective laws, but key people who constitute the system are either incompetent or dishonest, or sometimes both
Updated on Apr 03, 2022 07:52 PM IST
RK Raghavan
IT Act reforms: Plug leakage of sensitive State information
Let us bring some sobriety and balance to the issue of security and safety. Only then will we know how to live fearlessly and sensibly
Updated on Mar 16, 2022 08:19 PM IST
RK Raghavan
Cadre row: Put aside political differences
This kind of conflict will remain unmitigated, unless both sides show greater maturity and put aside their political differences. The unfortunate truth is that neither side has shown itself to be a paragon of virtue in handling personnel matters
Updated on Jan 26, 2022 09:22 PM IST
RK Raghavan
The courts must crack down on prolonged detentions, make bail the general rule
Agencies should not blindly oppose the bail application of a suspect. Continued detention is justified only if there is a reasonable apprehension that the arrestee will disappear, tamper with the available evidence or intimidate witnesses
Updated on Nov 10, 2021 05:13 PM IST
RK Raghavan and D Sivanandhan
Blame netas and babus for the rot in Tamil Nadu’s bureaucracy
The raids at the state’s former chief secretary’s house and other places cast a huge shadow on the manner in which top appointments are made in Tamil Nadu, where honest and upright civil servants are sidelined to avoid resistance while implementing dubious policies. This may be equally true of many other states. But Tamil Nadu takes the cake for maltreatment of upright civil servants and a distinct preference for those with a dubious reputation
Updated on Dec 22, 2016 06:27 PM IST
RK Raghavan
Weapons of mass destruction
The spurt in crime in many parts of America is widely attributed to the nexus between drugs and guns, writes RK Raghavan.
Updated on Dec 17, 2007 10:22 PM IST
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