Commentaries

राज्यपालों को एक निश्चित समयसीमा के अंदर विधेयकों पर लेना होगा फैसला 

विधेयकों को मंजूरी नहीं देने या उन्हें लम्बे समय तक लटकाए रखने के कई राज्यों के राज्यपालों की प्रवृत्ति पर लगाम लगाने के लिए सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने एक अहम फैसला दिया। तमिलनाडु के राज्यपाल आरएन रवि के खिलाफ दायर राज्य सरकार की याचिका पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने कई महत्वपूर्ण संवैधानिक सवालों का जवाब दिया। सुप्रीम […]

India’s and Other Emerging Carbon Markets in the Developing World

Abstract Exactly 28 years ago, with the Kyoto Protocol; a result of the Earth Summit held at Rio De Janeiro in Brazil, carbon markets came into existence to address climate change, and it established the foundation for carbon markets by introducing market-based mechanisms like emissions trading. Carbon markets allow countries to trade emission reduction credits, […]

Unpacking the Current Scenario of India’s Skilling Landscape

The beneficiaries receive formal recognition through a PM Vishwakarma certificate and an identity card, validating their expertise. The scheme offers skill upgradation through both basic and advanced training programs, during which participants are provided a daily stipend of ₹500 to support their learning process.

Economy and Society
Environment and Energy

Advancing Sustainability through Circular Textile Economy

Introduction In this fast-paced world, fashion serves as a medium of self-expression, allowing individuals to showcase their personalities and ideologies through their styling choices. The choices made regarding clothing and accessories can establish a person’s social, political, and economic identity. Yet, as the world delves into this pursuit of authenticity and creativity in our appearances, […]

Human Rights & Law

Maternal Mental Health: A Priority Addition in Maternal Healthcare

Introduction In September 2024, a meeting was held in Hyderabad to discuss integrated Perinatal Mental Health intervention in rural India. Representatives from six districts of Telangana partook in the meeting to identify key problems to maternal mental health in rural India and investigate potential solutions. Maternal Mental Health (MMH), also called Perinatal Mental Health (PMH), […]

Economy and Society

Delay and Denial: Issues with Research Funding in Higher Education Institutions

Introduction  India’s investment in research and development (R&D) has been slow, decreasing from 0.82% of its GDP in 2009-10 to 0.64% in 2020-21. As noted by the Department of Science and Technology in a 2023 report, most developed countries spend more than 2% of their GDP on R&D. However, India’s R&D investment has been lower […]

चर्चित रहा जस्टिस धनंजय चंद्रचूड का कार्यकाल

भारत के चीफ जस्टिस के रूप में जस्टिस धनंजय यशवंत चंद्रचूड का दो वर्ष का कार्यकाल सुर्खियों में रहा। वैसे तो वह आठ साल से अधिक समय तक सुप्रीम कोर्ट के जज रहे लेकिन सीजेआई के रूप में उनके दो वर्ष लगातार चर्चा में रहे। सीजेआई बनने से पहले ही जस्टिस चंद्रचूड ने कई ऐसे […]

Economy and Society

Greenfield Cities: A Vision for India’s Urban Tomorrow

Adopting the compact city model in greenfield developments also aligns with global sustainability goals. Concentrating development within a limited area preserves the surrounding natural landscapes and reduces the carbon footprint.

Redefining Care: Disability, Autonomy and the Path to Deinstitutionalization

 Background The Supreme Court in India has taken a welcome step in securing the rights of persons with disabilities (PWD) and their rehabilitation. On January 19, 2024, the SC ordered all states to report on prevailing conditions across all homes for abandoned children and adults with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities within eight weeks.  India has […]

Human Rights & Law

एक देश, एक चुनाव: क्रियान्वयन आसान नहीं होगा 

 देश में लोक सभा और विधान सभा के चुनाव एकसाथ कराने के प्रस्ताव को केन्द्रीय कैबिनेट ने मंजूरी दे दी है। केन्द्र सरकार ने कहा है कि संसद शीतकालीन सत्र में विधेयक लाएगी। एक राष्ट्र, एक चुनाव का नारा जितना आकर्षक लगता है, इसे लागू करना उतना ही मुश्किल है। सभी 28 राज्यों और कुछ […]

Human Rights & Law

Safeguarding Identity: The Case for Legal Recognition of Personality Rights in India

Introduction The modernisation of society has led to the adaptation of laws that reflect the shift in values, identities, privacy, and the understanding of individual rights. In India, this evolution has been evident in various areas, including personality rights.  Personality rights govern the protection of an individual’s identity, image and personal characteristics. With the advent […]

Economy and Society

Gender Gap in Venture Capital: Analysing the Funding Gap for Startups in India

Introduction India is now the fifth-largest economy globally, with a plan to expand it to a five trillion-dollar economy by 2027. This growth trajectory is driven by robust infrastructure, an evolving digital landscape, and a surge in entrepreneurial activity. A cornerstone of this economic growth is the startup ecosystem, which is flourishing like never before. […]