PRIVACY IN INDIA: UNPACKING THE JURISPRUDENCE BEHIND AND IMPACT AFTER PUTTASWAMY JUDGMENT

Memory retention is essential for cognitive functions like learning and basic life skills like walking. However, external factors such as head injuries, mental health conditions, and diseases like Alzheimer's can impede cognitive abilities. Recent research highlights the significant impact of PTSD on memory formation and retrieval. Lastly, a promising therapeutic approach, memory reconsolidation, aims to alter the emotional impact of distressing memories, offering new hope for trauma patients.

Amidst the shifting landscape of global energy geopolitics, India has emerged as a significant power, asserting strategic sovereignty to safeguard its national interests. Its expanding economy and vast population have driven a steadily rising demand for petroleum products

Image Credits: KNN INdia As the global conundrum takes over with the looming threat of war in the Middle East, India’s diplomatic overture towards Cyprus comes as a form of geopolitical positioning and strategic alignment against the newfound nemesis in Ankara, for its unabashed support for Pakistan during the May 7 Operation Sindoor, a retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, and the rapid developments that ensued. The burgeoning Pakistan–Turkey...

Classic economic models assume money to be fungible: a rupee is a rupee, independent of its history. Behavioural evidence, however, views it through a different lens. People earmark “vacation money,” treat bonuses as “fun money,” and let yesterday’s trading gains invite today’s risk. This cognitive bookkeeping—mental accounting—has durable consequences for spending levels, intertemporal choices, and portfolio risk.

George Orwell, a prominent English writer, and essayist, is known for his insightful views on the role of language in politics. Born in 1903, Orwell's experiences as a colonial police officer, soldier, and his participation in the Spanish Civil War influenced his views on political power and the use of language.

The landmark case of Emaar MGF v Aftab Singh was seminal concerning the arbitrability of consumer disputes. The Court noted that any measure granting special relief has precedence, meaning that some issues cannot be filed to arbitration. The ruling reinforced that the remedies offered by the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) supersede existing legal restrictions. Consequently, Section 8 of the Arbitration Act cannot be used to deny redress to someone who chooses to submit a complaint.

This article examines how multiple forces, including Hindutva politics, colonial classification, missionary work, and urbanisation, have reconfigured tribal identities in India. Through a critical examination of the terms Adivasi, Tribe, and Vanvasi, and case studies of the Bhil and Gond communities, it explores how religion-led assimilation and historical movements have encroached upon tribal autonomy, culture, and constitutional protections. The paper also considers resistance movements such a

-This study examines the intersection of caste, environment, and vulnerability in rural India. Upper castes' control over resources exacerbates social inequalities. Climate change disproportionately affects lower castes, pushing them to vulnerability. The study highlights the need for inclusive environmental management approaches, informed by perspectives of marginalised communities and social theorists.

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

French writer and philosopher Voltaire once said, “All religions must be tolerated … for every man must get to heaven his own way.” Whenever religion is talked about in society, we see either extreme devotion towards faith and God or extreme criticism of it. Mythology and religion, often interlinked but not the same, become a heated topic whenever we talk about whether they are real or not.

In a unified world where everything is getting interrelated, the principle of privacy entails much more than one would envisage because it is fast turning out to be one of the primary pillars of personal freedom and human dignity. In the case of India, which is quickly moving towards digitalisation, the protection of personal data and privacy has become the priority.

Why is virginity a taboo even today and where did it emerge from in the first place?

From Mary’s immaculate conception to Queen Maya's dream born Buddha, from Greek goddesses who guarded their virginity to women stoned for failing stained bedsheet tests on their wedding night, the fixation on female purity runs deep.

The Aryan Question is not merely a relic of academic inquiry and historical curiosity. It was eventually converted into a socio-political construct that eventually became a convenient historical narrative, used time and again to endorse the narrative favoured by its interpreter.

This part of the article looks at three key questions. 

Why do these criminals enter politics?

Why are they so graciously embraced by political parties?

Why do people vote for them?

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

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 Code will entail...

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 resilience.

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.