3 Things The state of debate in Parliament, teen in Kenyan jail, and a tech update
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Dec 2, 2025 Vikas Pathak, a senior journalist specializing in parliamentary affairs, discusses the alarmingly short debates in Parliament and their impact on legislative productivity. He reveals how disruptions and adversarial relations have led to rapid approvals of bills with minimal discussion. Mihir Vasavda, a sports journalist, shares the troubling story of Indian runner Aman Malik, who ended up in a Kenyan prison amid doping allegations. Finally, the conversation explores new telecom regulations that could log users out of WhatsApp Web every six hours.
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Fewer Sitting Days, Less Oversight
- Average annual sitting days halved since early decades, from 121 to 68.
- Committee referrals and budget discussion time have also fallen, shrinking oversight channels.
Women’s Reservation Bill As A Model Session
- The women's reservation constitutional amendment saw disciplined debate and near-unanimous passage.
- That episode stands out as a rare, smoothly conducted legislative moment.
Iten: High-Altitude Hub For Runners
- Iten is an 8,000-ft Kenyan town whose altitude and running culture draw global athletes.
- Cheap training camps and a local tribe's physiological traits help make it a running hub.