TK ARUNTrump seeks a Nobel for a hollow peace deal, while India’s cricket win turns petty—both confuse theatrics with strategy.The US government has shut down, Democrats refusing to give in to MAGA blackmail. Democrats are sticking to the demand...
Tuba AtharIn Seelampur, play happens between two parked scooters, between caution and curiosity. When a vehicle passes, the game pauses. The city moves on, childhood waits. The forgotten citizens of urban IndiaThe moment I entered the lanes of New Seelampur...
Shreya MandalIntroductionIn his influential article on the relationship between medical language and disease, anthropologist Byron Good noted:“The meaning of a disease category cannot be understood simply as a set of defining symptoms. It is rather a ‘syndrome’ of typical...
Policy UpdateAditi KaurBackgroundIndia and Mongolia have cultivated a Strategic Partnership since 2015, built on centuries-old cultural ties (notably Buddhism) and shared democratic values. Diplomatic relations date to 1955, and in 2015 Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit elevated ties to...
Policy UpdateTuba AtharSource: Nepal, India jointly inaugurate road link connecting Indo-Nepal border- The WeekBackgroundNepal and India have deep cultural, social, and religious ties and have a unique and resilient connection. Tourism is a vital economic driver for both India and...
Policy UpdateCharu Singh The deepening of India-Israel Defence ties. Observer Research Foundation. https://www.orfonline.org/expert-speak/the-deepening-of-india-israel-defence-tiesBackgroundAs India is trying to advance its security and technological self-reliance, India-Israel cooperation in anti-terror and drone technology is deepening. These relations formally go back to the...
Meghana Sri LakshmiThe Indian Constitution enshrines a solemn promise of equality and non-discrimination in Articles 14 and 15, committing the nation to protect citizens equally before the law. Yet, feminist legal reforms in India often assume a uniform category...
Policy UpdateRiya SinghBACKGROUNDThe One District One Product(ODOP) policy was started by Yogi Adityanath, Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, on January 24, 2018. The scheme aims to encourage sales of indigenous and specialized products/crafts of Uttar Pradesh, generating employment...
Policy UpdateRiya SinghBackgroundIntegrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a coastal management process that considers geographical and political boundaries and focuses on sustainability. The concept was developed in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro and outlined in...
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