SLR Journalhttps://slrcore.com/news/A little more perspective.Should politicians pass a civic test?https://slrcore.com/news/articles/14/should-politicians-pass-a-civic-test.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/14/should-politicians-pass-a-civic-test.htmlIndia’s candidate eligibility rules, the case for civic training, and why degrees alone cannot guarantee honest, capable public representatives.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:31:56 GMTBeyond traffic fines: offer helmets and insurance help, without forced saleshttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/13/traffic-fines-helmet-insurance-assistance.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/13/traffic-fines-helmet-insurance-assistance.htmlA practical proposal for certified helmets and insurance assistance at traffic checks, with clear receipts, consumer choice and safety measures.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:31:56 GMTPlastic-bag fines: enforce the ban from factory to shop, without intimidationhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/12/plastic-bag-fines-manufacturers-shops-fair-enforcement.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/12/plastic-bag-fines-manufacturers-shops-fair-enforcement.htmlWhy plastic enforcement must trace suppliers, explain penalties and help small shops comply—and what remains unverified about a Malur complaint.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:31:56 GMTWhy can’t vegetable farmers know a fair minimum price before planting?https://slrcore.com/news/articles/11/fair-vegetable-prices-crop-registration-tomato-farmers.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/11/fair-vegetable-prices-crop-registration-tomato-farmers.htmlA proposal for advance crop registration and funded price protection, with tomatoes as the example—and the limits of forecasts, MSP and MRP.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:31:56 GMTIf big debt can be negotiated, why not relief for farmers and ordinary borrowers?https://slrcore.com/news/articles/10/fair-debt-relief-farmers-common-borrowers.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/10/fair-debt-relief-farmers-common-borrowers.htmlWhat fair debt relief should mean for farmers and households: accessible settlement rules, timely restructuring and transparent decisions.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:31:56 GMTMallya and Subhash Chandra: do the debt figures prove unequal treatment?https://slrcore.com/news/articles/9/mallya-subhash-chandra-debt-recovery-fairness.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/9/mallya-subhash-chandra-debt-recovery-fairness.htmlThe verified figures, the stayed Chandra repayment plan, and the questions lenders should answer before claims of favouritism become facts.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:31:56 GMTDo MPs avoid GST? The facts behind a viral post about political perkshttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/8/mp-gst-exemptions-travel-perks-fact-check.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/8/mp-gst-exemptions-travel-perks-fact-check.htmlA fact-check of claims about MPs, GST, tolls and free travel—and the spending and public-service questions citizens should ask.Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:31:56 GMTMCC Law 1 explained: team size, captains and replacementshttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/7/mcc-law-1-cricket-players-captains-replacements.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/7/mcc-law-1-cricket-players-captains-replacements.htmlWatch the video and understand MCC Law 1: team size, player nominations, deputy captains and how replacements differ from substitute fielders.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:50:05 GMTDelimitation: more MPs must mean more accountabilityhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/6/delimitation-more-mps-public-cost-accountability.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/6/delimitation-more-mps-public-cost-accountability.htmlWould a larger Lok Sabha improve representation or add public expense? The failed 2026 proposal, state seat shares, taxpayer costs and debate time explained.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:59:37 GMTGST on MDR: how a 0.4% fee becomes ₹55.70https://slrcore.com/news/articles/5/gst-on-mdr-payment-fee-calculation.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/5/gst-on-mdr-payment-fee-calculation.htmlA ₹10,000 purchase explained: MDR on the GST-inclusive payment, GST on the fee, who pays, and how input tax credit changes the net cost.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:16:05 GMTWhy not build data centres in the ocean—and protect farmland?https://slrcore.com/news/articles/4/ocean-data-centres-water-and-farmland.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/4/ocean-data-centres-water-and-farmland.htmlOffshore data centres already exist. A researched look at seawater cooling, rainfall claims, engineering costs and fair alternatives to building on farmland.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:20:08 GMTBefore the selfie: 18 questions to ask your elected representativehttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/3/questions-to-ask-politicians-about-public-services.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/3/questions-to-ask-politicians-about-public-services.htmlAn opinion on public hospitals, schools and accountability, with 18 practical questions citizens can ask elected representatives and clear ways to follow up.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:09:17 GMTA practical guide to the SLR CORE websiteshttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/2/discover-slr-core.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/2/discover-slr-core.htmlWhich SLR CORE site should you open? A guide to the browser tools, agriculture charts, matrimony app, and journal—with their current limits.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:30:00 GMTWhy I started SLR Journalhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/1/introducing-slr-journal.htmlhttps://slrcore.com/news/articles/1/introducing-slr-journal.htmlA note from Lakshmisha on what this journal covers, how to find an article, and how readers can join the discussion.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:30:00 GMT