On a Tuesday evening in a neighbourhood community centre in South London, a beginner salsa class starts at 7 pm sharp. By 6:50, a few people are already there, leaning against the mirrored wall, stretching or scrolling on their...
Divya Malhotra, Anil TrigunayatAs war in the Middle East disrupts shipping lanes, energy flows, and military supply chains, logistics has moved to the centre of contemporary conflict. India and Russia’s RELOS agreement not only reflects the enduring resilience of India-Russia...
Aananya AtriIntroductionThe European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a trade policy linked with climate strategies. It deals with the visibility of the carbon content of certain imports and, over time, includes financially consequential provisions. It is structured...
Aananya AtriIntroductionIn around four decades, India has comprehensively updated the legal framework for the governance of film certification and exhibition for the first time. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023—now enacted as the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023 (Act 12...
Srikanth Kondapalli, Kyounghee MinPresident Lee Jae Myung’s visit is expected to serve as a critical opportunity for both countries to advance strategic economic cooperation, positioning India as a key global hub, a supply chain pillar, and a new engine...
Policy UpdateShivani ChauhanBackgroundThe Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) initiative is a national-level policy intervention by the Government of India to include basic Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy into school education, responding to the rapid integration of AI in our daily...
Policy UpdateParidhi JainINTRODUCTION Historically, India had conducted synchronized elections after the adoption of the constitution between the years 1951-1967, where the elections to the Lok Sabha and most of the State Assemblies took place concurrently. Nevertheless, such practice ended due...
Policy UpdateAmeya SatamBackgroundIndia has recently taken a step towards strengthening the Indo-Pacific security by initiating the Great Nicobar Project. The Great Nicobar Project is located in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, a total area of 166.10 sq. km is...
Anil TrigunayatPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE and key European nations showcases India’s expanding role in shaping a multipolar global orderAfter the first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, the only leader to have bridged a huge high-level...
Policy UpdateVishvaney AgarwalBackgroundAcross India, religious and charitable institutions have historically played an important role in providing free meals through langars, bhandaras, community kitchens, annadanam programmes, and prasad distribution. These initiatives function as informal social support mechanisms, serving pilgrims, low-income...
