Tracing philanthropy: How donations buy access and influence
The intersection of philanthropy and influence has become a significant focal point in the financial and political domains. A detailed…
Asia Informer December 31, 2025
The Missing Billions: How India’s Electoral Bonds Scheme Changed Political Funding Forever
The electoral bonds scheme – introduced in 2018 and scrapped by India’s Supreme Court in February 2024 – transformed political fundraising. Suddenly,…
India Effect May 7, 2025
Farmers Protests India: The Deadly Toll of Dissent and State Crackdown
Roots of the Unrest: New Farm Laws and Economic Stakes In September 2020, India’s Parliament pushed through three sweeping farm…
Desh Sewa May 2, 2025
Pegasus Spyware India: Exposing the Silent Crackdown on Press Freedom
Pegasus Spyware India, a military-grade phone-hacking tool made by Israel’s NSO Group, has triggered a global scandal. In July 2021…
India Patrol May 2, 2025
Dark Money: How $1.9 Billion Influenced the 2022 Midterms
In the 2022 midterms, the U.S. campaign finances were flooded by an unprecedented series of outside spending. In This Dark…
SFO Post May 1, 2025