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Legal Diplomacy at the European Margins: India’s Strategic Engagement with Cyprus and Croatia
India’s noteworthy outreach to Croatia and Cyprus on June 18 and June 25, respectively, marked the first such visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 23 years. At first glance, it may appear to be a gesture of goodwill and an effort to expand ties. However, if examined more closely, it is a calculated form of legal diplomacy
Uniformity in a Plural Nation: Rethinking Legal Pluralism and the Personal Law Regime in India
INTRODUCTION The political discourse on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has gained momentum in India. The legislative assembly of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand has already passed their UCC Bill. The north-eastern state of Assam has taken constructive steps towards a uniform civil system for all communities. However, in India, UCC has been a subject of persistent discussion as well as controversy for many years. Implementation of the Uniform Civil
Terror, Tactics & Triumph: India’s Counter-Terror Doctrine 2025
India’s counter-terrorism strategy has transformed from reactive restraint to proactive precision. Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, combined intelligence-driven strikes, diplomatic pressure, and strategic communication to dismantle terror networks. This marks a new era of integrated national security, emphasizing rapid action, gender-sensitive responses, and global narrative control, redefining India’s approach to terrorism and national res
The Elements of Power : How Rare Earth Metals Are Quietly Shaping the Geopolitics of Tomorrow
China controls and leverages rare earth elements as a powerful geopolitical tool. From Japan to the U.S., every nation is sounding the alarm. India, despite holding the third-largest reserves, hasn’t even boarded the outbound train of progress.
STRATEGIC PROTECTIONISM: HOW MAO ZEDONG’S ISOLATIONIST POLICIES PRESERVED CHINA’S ECONOMIC SOVEREIGNTY FOR DENG XIAOPING’S GLOBAL INTEGRATION
This paper examines the historical continuity between Mao Zedong's protectionist economic policies and Deng Xiaoping's approach to controlled globalisation through his Open Door Policy, arguing that modern China’s economic strategy is deeply rooted in the pursuit of economic sovereignty as a cornerstone of national security While Mao's autarkic policies emphasised self-reliance and strict state control in response to both foreign encirclement and internal instability.
WTO: A Single Undertaking for a Prosperous India – A Response to Protectionist
India's WTO membership has been a double-edged sword. The TRIPS agreement impacted India's pharmaceutical industry, while WTO membership boosted India's exports and foreign investment inflows. India's trade policy space has also been shaped by WTO commitments. Walking away from multilateralism would be premature and counterproductive, given the benefits of predictable global trade rules and dispute settlement mechanisms. India must balance domestic concerns with international
Level the Bench: Judicial Internships Need an Equal Access Revolution
In India, judicial internships are often seen as prestigious, but many people find them hard to get because of unclear selection methods, favouritism, and unfair practices. It is important to create a fair and open process so that everyone can have a chance to access the judiciary and support the values set out in the Constitution
Between Fact and Fascism: Media and The Age of Outrage
This piece argues that India’s politically charged media coverage has eroded reasonable discourse and no longer operates as an institution of accountability. It explores the marginalisation of public intellectualism and the persistence of colonial patterns in nationalistic thought, calling for a revival of critical and inclusive dialogue rooted in modern Indian identity.
THE INDUS VALLEY CIVILISATION:NATION BUILDING NARRATIVES, POLITICS OF THE PAST AND THE HISTORY OF HUMANS
This paper examines how the Indus Valley Civilisation has been interpreted and politicized to serve nation-building narratives in colonial and post-colonial India. It also explores how its archaeological relics like urban planning, artefacts, and script transcend nationalism to reveal a shared human history.
INDIA’S FOREIGN POLICY AT A CROSSROADS:Pahalgam was just not a national tragedy, it was a test of India’s strategic diplomacy
The Pahalgam attack on 22nd April, 2025, not only shook the nation but also tested India’s resolve and posture in the region. The attack in Pahalgam, which deeply shocked the nation, called for safeguarding national sovereignty, prompting discussions on balanced strategic responses.
Not “silent people”, voices of the tribal Women of the Purulia district through lyrics: Archiving the Jhumur songs of Rarh Bangla
Jhumur songs of Purulia, rooted in the oral traditions of the Chotonagpur Plateau, reflect the struggles, joys, and resistance of tribal communities, especially women. More than love songs, they speak of poverty, labour, and inequality, while also celebrating nature and fertility. These living traditions serve as archives of memory, blending Santali, Kurmali, and Bengali influences. They provide historians with voices from the periphery, preserving cultural resistance and eve
The Role of 'Friendshoring' in Southeast Asia's Semiconductor Industry Amid U.S.-China Tensions
The semiconductor industry in the ASEAN region is becoming increasingly significant, driven by its supply chain, competitive labour cost, supportive government policies and burgeoning demand for electronic products. Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam have established themselves as hubs for semiconductor manufacturing assembly, attracting foreign investments that adhere to realist theory which would help these countries to reinforce their economic a
Sital Sasthi
Odisha, India’s best-kept secret and the land of Lord Jagannath, celebrates the Shiva Cult of Hindu Tradition in the form of several festivals. Faith has always been of paramount significance in determining the lifestyle of people in various regions of our nation, and the same is true in the state of Orissa.
DECRIMINALISING DEFAMATION: A DEMAND FOR SERVILITY OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH SHACKLED AS A POLITICAL WEAPON
Proponents of criminal defamation believe that legal remedies alone may not be enough to prohibit defamatory speech, especially in an age of rapid information distribution via social media. They argue that criminal fines serve as a stronger deterrent to deliberate falsehoods that can permanently harm a person's reputation. Furthermore, detractors of decriminalization point to the inefficiencies of civil courts in India, where cases can drag on for years, making monetary compe
Can Souls be Cloned?
Image Credits-Pinterest Dolly–the sheep– was euthanized on the 14th of February, 2003. Ian Wilmut, the leader of the research group that...
PRISON-INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AS AN EXTENSION OF RACISM AND VIOLENCE
Drawing on Angela Davis’s abolitionist framework, this article critiques the prison-industrial complex as a system rooted in racism and structural violence. It proposes a two-part solution: addressing pre-crime social inequalities and adopting restorative justice. Emphasising mutual obligations between offenders and communities, it advocates alternatives to punitive incarceration to achieve genuine accountability and long-term societal reintegration.
Navigating the Turbulent Currents of Geopolitics
In the contemporary world, geopolitics constantly shapes the world order, ultimately changing the relations between countries. This article explores this concept and how it has created 59 Kinetic Conflict zones via two case studies.
Uncovering the Covered: Section 69 BNS and the Politics of Identity
Change is the only constant, and as the social, political, and economic dynamics evolve, so must the laws that govern them. The new criminal laws have been implemented from 1st July, 2024, which override the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860 to the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, to change the philosophy of the Criminal Justice System from punitive and retributive justice to preventive and reformatory justice. he Union Home Minister stated that a colonial law cannot efficie
Multiple Adjournments and plight of Indian Judiciary
1. Introduction “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”[i] - William E. Gladstone. India’s judiciary has been referred to as a “beacon of...
Paradise
This path may not be the purest way to paradise, but it is the intersection of longing and liberation, of indulgence and detachment, that defines the paradise I seek to own. And thus, I will become the owner of my paradise.
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