Seventy years after India's republic formation, the country faces a political crisis challenging its foundational principles of identity, nationality, and citizenship. The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and National Population Register (NPR) are criticized for being discriminatory and unconstitutional, particularly against Muslims. The article highlights the divisive ideologies of Hindutva forces and the government's failure to uphold secularism and equality. Despite widespread protests, the judiciary's past failures to counter executive overreach cast doubt on its ability to restore balance. The fight for a secular, inclusive India must continue.

Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, wildfires have caused significant destruction across various countries, particularly the US, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. KSI Data Sciences, a Los Angeles-based company, has developed technology that enables live streaming of drone footage to aid in wildfire management. Their Mission Keeper app allows for effective decision-making during emergencies by providing real-time data to multiple users. The company is in talks with the Los Angeles Fire Department and is testing its systems with the New York Fire Department. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis apologized for the failures in addressing the wildfires in Greece.

India and Nepal are embroiled in a border dispute, with Nepal submitting sealed documents to the Supreme Court to support its claim that Lord Ram was from Nepal. The Indian judiciary is struggling to unseal the documents, leading to accusations from the Indian government that Nepal is undermining their judicial system. The Nepalese embassy denies any wrongdoing, asserting the superiority of their glue and their claim. The case's next hearing is scheduled for an unusual date, 32nd July.

Howie Hawkins, the Green Party nominee for the 2020 US Presidential election, argues that the Democratic Party, not third parties, are the real spoilers in the election. He emphasizes the Green Party's commitment to policies like Medicare for all and a full-strength Green New Deal, which he claims are supported by a majority of Americans. Hawkins criticizes both major parties for being influenced by wealthy interests and failing to represent working-class people. He also discusses the need for electoral reforms like rank-choice voting and the abolition of the electoral college. Hawkins critiques the US government's response to the coronavirus crisis and addresses issues of institutional racism, advocating for community control of the police and reallocating police budgets to social services.

The article reflects on the societal reactions to Sushant Singh's suicide, criticizing the judgmental and moralistic comments often made in the aftermath of such events. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the deep emotional struggles that lead to suicide and advocates for empathy, love, and care as means to prevent it. The author argues against shaming and emotional blackmail, suggesting that these approaches only exacerbate the problem.

Nick Webb, the head strength and conditioning coach for the Indian men's senior cricket team, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on players' fitness and muscle memory. He emphasizes that while players may get rusty, their skills and muscle memory will remain ingrained. Webb outlines the fitness programs developed for players during the lockdown and highlights the importance of mental health. He also discusses the challenges and adaptations required for training under social distancing rules and the potential future of playing matches behind closed doors. Webb acknowledges the foundational work of his predecessor, Shankar Basu, and shares insights from his experience with New Zealand's women's cricket and rugby teams.

Kannan Gopinathan, a former IAS officer, discusses his disapproval of the national lockdown in India, its timing, and the lack of transparency in decision-making. He criticizes the centralization of the response and suggests that states should have been allowed to manage their strategies. Gopinathan also addresses the migrant crisis, the government's failure to foresee it, and the negative impact of the lockdown on migrants' rights. He reflects on his resignation from the IAS, citing a stifling environment for bureaucrats and a lack of freedom of expression. Despite a government request to rejoin civil services amid the COVID-19 crisis, he refuses, doubting the government's intentions. Gopinathan remains uncertain about his future but is committed to holding elected governments accountable.

India's Ministry of Extraordinary Affairs (MEA) has criticized various countries, including the US, Pakistan, and China, for their comments on India's handling of the migrant crisis during the 21-day COVID-19 lockdown. MEA spokesperson Raja Manish Kumar emphasized that these comments are misguided and an attempt to undermine India's sovereignty. He defended India's internal decisions and condemned the external interference, particularly highlighting Pakistan's and China's criticisms. The MEA plans to address these statements through diplomatic channels.

The European Cricket League (ECL) aims to unite Europe through cricket, leveraging the continent's rich history with the sport and the influx of South Asian immigrants. Founded by Daniel Weston, the league features eight teams from various European countries and focuses on community-based sports clubs. The ECL's success hinges on increasing native European participation and overcoming infrastructure challenges. Backed by sports marketing experts and commercial partners like Kookaburra and NEP, the league seeks to revive cricket's popularity in Europe through live streaming and prize-money tournaments.

Ravindra Jadeja's response to Sanjay Manjrekar's criticism, where Manjrekar called him a 'bits and pieces' cricketer, is scrutinized. The article argues that Jadeja's decision to bring up Manjrekar's personal record sets a wrong precedent and suggests that criticism should be taken in stride. It questions Jadeja's logic that only those with a similar or greater number of games played are qualified to comment. The piece also highlights Jadeja's performance discrepancies between Test and ODI cricket, suggesting areas for improvement in his ODI game.