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India’s demographic dividend—having more working-age than dependent population—provides for a significant opportunity for economic growth. The median age of the country stands at 28.4 years, which is significantly lower than countries like China, Japan, and the USA, which stand at 39.6, 49.4, and 38.3 years respectively (United Nations, n.d.). India’s current working age (15 to […]
Background The Yamuna River is deeply entrenched in historical & cultural significance but yet it stands as a stark contrast to its once life-giving form. Flowing through the heart of Delhi, the river has been overwhelmed by decades of unchecked urbanisation, untreated sewage, and now stands as a reminder of the ecological consequences of urbanization […]
1. Background Amid the towering challenges of climate change, the quiet loss of pastoral lands may seem inconsequential to many. Still, for India’s pastoralist communities, it marks the erosion of a lifeline. Pastoralism is understood to be one of the oldest practices in India, where communities lead nomadic lives rearing livestock, with a multifaceted production […]
The structural foundation of our socio-economic system is built on an unequal footing between the genders. Yet, when it comes to an existential crisis like climate change, we are confused regarding women’s increased vulnerability (H.X. Goh, 2012). Climate change is now perceived as an active threat to humanity (United Nations, 2021), and whether willingly or […]
Introduction A significant amount of research has been focused on Female Labour Force Participation in the Indian context, which has pushed the boundaries of existing knowledge on labour theories (Mahajan and Ramaswami, 2017; Klasen and Pieters, 2015; Chen,1995; Boserup, 1970). As these studies indicate, gendered inequalities in labour are not a monolith and can creep […]
Introduction The Indian film industry is vibrant, globally celebrated for its elaborate song-and-dance sequences, dazzling costumes, and colors. Think of the ever-familiar scene: a car exploding in a fiery burst as the hero (or the villain) walks in slow motion towards the camera, unscathed and unbothered. These high-octane sequences that thrill the audience symbolize the […]
Introduction India is currently witnessing a rapid digitisation in all aspects. As per the 79th National Sample Survey conducted in 2022-23, more than 85% of individuals above the age of 15 can use smartphones, whereas 59.8% individuals can use the internet. Even in the rural areas, the percentage of individuals who can use the internet […]
In 2019, the NGT banned all farming activities on the Yamuna floodplains following a study by the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute that found high levels of lead in vegetables and corresponding soil samples. Environmentalists are increasingly suggesting that farming does not threaten the region’s ecology, especially with the controlled use of fertilisers and pesticides
Introduction Marginalization of women, seen through the case of exclusion from ownership structures, can be considered as one of the key reasons against which the suffrage movement was initially mounted, globally. However, in India and abroad, with the delinkages between citizenship rights and property holdings by the mid-twentieth century, the question of land rights and […]
आपराधिक मामलों के अभियुक्तों के मकान पर बुलडोजर चलाने की कार्रवाई ने देश के कानून के सामने नई चुनौती पेश की है। कानूनी प्रक्रिया का पालन किए बिना किसी की छत को कैसे ढहाया जा सकता है? अभियुक्त तो दूर यदि किसी को मुकदमे के बाद दोषी भी पाया गया है, तो क्या उसके मकान […]
Introduction Preterm birth and low birth weight (PBLBW) are one of the leading causes of infant mortality in children under five, making them a significant public health challenge that accounts for a large portion of the global disease burden (Darmstadt et al., 2023). By definition, preterm birth occurs when an infant is delivered before 37 […]
Among developed nations, the European Union (EU) has remained at the forefront of environmental protection, distinguished through proactive and legally binding measures. While many countries have set ambitious climate targets, the EU has gone a step further by enacting comprehensive policies that drive sustainable practices both within its borders and globally. The European Green […]
Disclaimer: This issue brief was written before the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the new Trump administration on 2nd April, 2025, which imposed tariffs by a baseline of 10% for all countries exporting to the USA, and additional tariffs depending on their respective MFN tariff binds, with certain exempt commodities. For India, this amounts to […]
अलीगढ़ मुस्लिम विश्वविद्यालय (एएमयू) के अल्पसंख्यक स्वरूप को लेकर लम्बे समय से चली आ रही कानूनी जंग अभी पूरी तरह खत्म नहीं हुई है। सुप्रीम कोर्ट की सात सदस्यीय संविधान पीठ ने 4:3 के बहुमत से साफतौर पर कहा कि संसद द्वारा पारित कानून का मतलब यह नहीं है कि उस शिक्षण संस्थान अपने अल्पसंख्यक […]