Naziya Perveen

South Asia’s largest prison - Tihar Jail - has about 20,500 inmates, while the sanctioned strength to accommodate prisoners is just about 10,500. Overcrowded cells, collusion between inmates and corrupt officials and an indifferent administration have turned the jail into a hotbed of crime. Experts say an emphasis on judicial reforms might be the way forward to make Tihar a more habitable facility for prisoners.

The Maharashtra police recently said that thousands of girls have gone missing from the state between January and March this year. Law enforcement agencies' lack of proactive measures has amplified the distressing situation of missing girls in Maharashtra. Naziya Perveen reports for The Probe.

As India embarks on a new era of educational reform with the implementation of the New Education Policy, there is a mixture of anticipation and scepticism surrounding its prospects and potential pitfalls. Naziya Perveen writes for The Probe