This report critically examines the state of free speech in India, focusing on the constitutional guarantee under Article 19(1)(a) and the expanding use of “reasonable restrictions” under Article 19(2). It argues that while free expression remains formally protected, its practical scope has narrowed through criminal law, regulatory frameworks, digital governance, and informal pressures that create chilling effects. The report highlights concerns around proportionality, selective enforcement, and growing self-censorship, concluding that the future of free speech depends on institutional independence, judicial clarity, and sustained public commitment to constitutional values.

This report examines how political truth is shaped in India’s digital media environment using the Ladakh crisis and the arrest of Sonam Wangchuk as a case study. Moving beyond misinformation-centric explanations, the report analyses how emotion, platform algorithms, and symbolic framing influence public belief and political meaning. Based on a qualitative digital ethnography of 100 online instances across social and institutional media, the study shows that crises are mediated differently across platforms, producing fragmented and affective publics rather than a shared national narrative. The report argues that post-truth politics in India is driven less by falsehoods than by visibility, emotion, and platform design.

The Privilege of Logging Out Scale (PLOS) is a pioneering research tool developed to measure how emotional, social, and material privilege shape an individual’s ability to disengage from distressing online content. Based on data from young Indian participants aged 18 to 35, the 17-item scale identifies three key dimensions: media-induced emotional distress, personal relevance and responsibility, and resource-based privilege. This technical manual presents the theoretical framework, psychometric validation, and scoring guidelines for the scale, offering researchers, policymakers, and mental health professionals a structured way to study digital privilege and emotional inequity in the age of constant connectivity.

This report presents a five-year appraisal of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, evaluating its progress against its ambitious goals. It unpacks the policy’s vision, reforms across all education levels, implementation status, and the ground realities that shape outcomes. From foundational learning and teacher training to digital access, inclusion, and financing, the report offers data-backed insights into what has moved, what’s stalled, and what lies ahead. It is both a status check and a call to action for policymakers, educators, and citizens committed to transforming India’s education system.

Confused by politics? Tired of Google-searching basic rights before every election? We got you. Introducing the Political Handbook for Indian Citizens, your pocket guide to surviving, understanding, and even winning at Indian democracy. Simple words. Real talk.

What’s stopping India’s youth from stepping into the political arena and what could change that? This data-driven report by Citizens for Reform – India unpacks the interest-action gap in youth political engagement, exposing the trust deficit, representation issues, and information barriers young Indians face. But it’s not all bleak, this report also charts clear, actionable pathways to empower the next generation of change-makers. If you’re serious about strengthening democracy from the ground up, this is a must-read.