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#ccstalks TweetChat: ‘Does the US Supreme Court Judgement on same-sex marriage have implications for India?’

Event Date: 08 Jul 2015; Time: 7-8pm
Venue: tweetchat.com #ccstalks

To read the storify version of chat click here.

In a much anticipated judgement, the US Supreme Court lifted the ban on same-sex marriages across all 50 states in the US. Given the position of US in global politics, we’re asking – does this judgement have implications for India where the repeal of Section 377 of Indian Constitution is still awaited?

Join us for #ccstalks, Wednesday, 8 July 2015 from 7-8pm for an online debate! Log in to tweetchat.com or Twitter and follow #ccstalks. We look forward to speaking with you!

For more information, contact Manasi Bose (pr@ccs.in)

#ccstalks TweetChat: ‘How liberal is our constitution?’

Event Date: 24 Jun 2015; Time: 7-8pm
Venue: tweetchat.com #ccstalks

To read the storify version of chat click here.

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Our democracy has endured over six decades while those of many of our neighbours have not. Many attribute this, at least in part, to our constitution. While there quite certainly are merits to it, how adequate is our constitution in safeguarding our rights and limiting state power? Where has it been successful, and where has it failed? What parts of it ought to be reconsidered? Join us for #ccstalks, Wednesday, 24 June 2015 from 7-8pm for an online debate! Log in to tweetchat.com or Twitter and follow #ccstalks. We look forward to speaking with you!

For more information, contact Manasi Bose (pr@ccs.in).

#ccstalks TweetChat: ‘Do small industries need protection from foreign competition?’

Event Date: 10 Jun 2015; Time: 7-8pm
Venue: tweetchat.com #ccstalks

It is often argued that our indigenous industries will suffer from ‘dumping’ of cheap foreign goods in our market, and they need to be protected by tariff on imports in order to be able to compete. What are your thoughts on the issue? Join us for #ccstalks, Wednesday, 10 June 2015 from 7-8pm for an online debate! Log in to tweetchat.com or Twitter and follow #ccstalks. We look forward to speaking with you!

For more information, contact Manasi Bose (pr@ccs.in).

To read the storify version of chat click here.

#ccstalks TweetChat: ‘Is it time to legalise active euthanasia in India?’

Event Date: 27 May 2015; Time: 7-8pm
Venue: tweetchat.com #ccstalks

Aruna Shanbaug passed away on 18 May after having been in a vegetative state for 42 years. Her death raises important questions about the issue of euthanasia. Do you think active euthanasia should be legalised, as passive euthanasia was in 2011? Join us for #ccstalks, Wednesday, 27 May 2015 from 7-8pm for an online debate! Log in to tweetchat.com or Twitter and follow #ccstalks. We look forward to speaking with you!

For more information, contact Manasi Bose (pr@ccs.in).

To read the storify version of chat click here

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#ccstalks TweetChat: ‘Can markets save the environment?

Event Date: 12 May 2015; Time: 7-8pm
Venue: tweetchat.com #ccstalks

We face many environmental problems that have serious consequences. Can we solve these using the command-and-control approach? Or is there a way to leverage the market to solve these issues? Join us for #ccstalks, Tuesday, 12 May 2015 from 7-8pm for an online debate! Log in to tweetchat.com or Twitter and follow #ccstalks. We look forward to speaking with you!

For more information, contact Manasi Bose (pr@ccs.in).

To read the storify version of chat click here.