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Introduction Connecting the Far East countries to Europe, the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) is strategically crucial for global trade and connectivity, playing a pivotal role in shaping regional and international dynamics. Roughly 80% of the world’s maritime oil trade flows through the IOR (Ghosh, 2020). More than 60% of the $17.43 trillion worth of global […]
Background India currently stands as one of the world’s largest tobacco producers and exporters, second only to China and Brazil, respectively. Across 120 countries, the production of tobacco covers an estimated area of 4 million hectares of land. Despite being a party to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in 2004, which […]
Introduction Election campaigning in India, the world’s largest democracy, has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades. From traditional methods relying on grassroots mobilisation and rallies to the integration of sophisticated technology and data-driven strategies, the evolution of election campaigning reflects broader societal changes and advancements in communication and information technology. Independence from British rule […]
Introduction When we think of the term “forced eviction”, it often leads to a visual characterisation of something violent, including the use of physical force or encompassing an ensuing struggle. It is formally defined as “the permanent or temporary removal against the will of individuals, families, and /or communities from the homes and/or land which […]
Introduction Delhi, the bustling capital city of India, records higher temperatures every year during summer. The summer of 2023 recorded the highest temperature of 2023 at 42.9°C in May (Akhtar, 2023). Surrounding semi-urban areas around Delhi, such as Basai and Jhajjar, also witnessed high temperatures throughout the same month; however, while Delhi experienced an average […]
चुनावी चंदा या इलैक्ट्रोरल बांड पर दिया गया सुप्रीम कोर्ट का फैसला राजनीतिक दलों और औद्योगिक घरानों के बीच के गठजोड़ से पर्दा उठाने का एक साहसिक प्रयास है। चंदा एकत्र करने में पारदर्शिता के अभाव के चलते सुप्रीम कोर्ट की संविधान पीठ ने छह साल पुरानी चुनावी चंदे की योजना को असंवैधानिक करार दिया। […]
The recent Supreme Court ruling on electoral bonds has brought attention to the nature of political finance and its implication for democratic attitudes in the country. Notably, the first election held after the Electoral Bond Scheme of 2018, the 2019 Indian General Election, stands out as the largest and the most expensive Indian election to […]
Abstract India’s considerably vibrant democracy has now accepted a new form of welfarism reflected through party politics and electoral promises. As the country gears up for the 2024 elections, it is increasingly evident that competitive welfarism will shape political strategies, governance priorities, and socioeconomic dynamics. However, this model of welfarism remains far from its Scandinavian […]
Abstract For India, a nation grappling with a rapidly growing population, urbanisation and environmental degradation, water conservation is a critical priority. Current data stresses India’s need to strengthen its conservation tactics and policies to tackle the upcoming challenge of water scarcity in the country. This paper looks at the current state of water bodies and […]
उत्तराखंड विधान सभा द्वारा पारित समान नागरिक संहिता विधेयक विवाह, तलाक, लिव-इन, उत्तराधिकार और बच्चों को गोद लेने के कानून में एकरूपता लाने का प्रयास है ताकि इसे सभी धर्मों के लोगों पर समान रूप से लागू किया जा सके। संविधान के अनुच्छेद 44 में पूरे देश में समान नागरिक संहिता की बात कही गई […]
लम्बे समय से जेल की सलाखों में कैद अपराधियों को समाज की मुख्य धारा में वापस लाने के लिए सजा में छूट(रेमीशन) दी जाती है। जेल से बाहर आकर वह सामान्य जीवन गुजार सके, इसके लिए देश के अलग-अलग राज्यों ने अपनी-अपनी गाइडलाइंस बनाई हैं। पिछले दिनों सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने गुजरात के दंगों से संबंधित […]
Abstract: The Darjeeling Hills of North Bengal have an economy that is highly dependent on tea and tourism, both of which employ a significant population of the region. At the same time, challenges of population growth, tourism induced crowding and traffic, political movements, global shifts in demand for Darjeeling tea and climate change have led […]
Introduction The global landscape is witnessing a dual shift—population growth coupled with an increasingly ageing populace—a transformative trend unfolding across the globe, India included. As of 2022, India was home to 149 million individuals aged 60 and above, making up around 10.5 per cent of its population (International Institute for Population Sciences and United Nations […]
AI in Indian Politics India first faced the risk of AI intervention in elections during the Delhi Assembly polls in 2020. Users came across videos featuring the then state BJP chief, Manoj Tiwari, criticising Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s policies in various languages. Later, it was ascertained to be a deepfake video. The recent assembly elections […]