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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.

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 commitments.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 everyday life in song.

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 and technological sig

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.

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 compensation an insuffici

Image Credits-Pinterest Dolly–the sheep– was euthanized on the 14th of February, 2003. Ian Wilmut, the leader of the research group that...

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.

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.

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 efficiently deal with the p

1. Introduction “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied”[i] - William E. Gladstone. India’s judiciary has been referred to as a “beacon of...

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.   

In India, stark consumption inequality divides the population into three segments: India 1 enjoys luxury and globalised lifestyles, while India 2 and 3 struggle with basic needs. Despite economic growth and tech advancements, unequal access to income, services, and opportunities keeps the gap wide. Addressing this requires systemic reforms in education, healthcare, finance, and industrial growth to build an inclusive, equitable future for all.

In an era where information is at our fingertips, what we see is often just the tip of the iceberg. This article delves into the intricate ways media and algorithms shape public discourse, sometimes amplifying certain narratives while subtly pushing others into obscurity. Focusing on the Indian media landscape, it explores how trending topics can be strategically placed to divert attention. Are we truly consuming news, or are we being guided to see only what we're meant to?

When climate change occurs, men frequently relocate, typically from rural to urban areas, in search of better job opportunities and future prospects. Men often do jobs which get shut down or impossible to work due to change of climate and for that they have to find new employment in new sectors and advance with skills, for that they have to relocate to far away places just for a basic meagre salary for their family. This migration keeps women in their homes, which makes women feel stuck.

Globalisation as a phenomenon is not novel to humans; ever since ancient times humans have found their ways to trade in commodities, ideas and labour. One classic example is the "Silk Route", which is one of the oldest travelled routes for commerce between Asia and the West. The route was the epitome of economic, cultural, religious and spiritual interactions at that time. Marco Polo’s travelogue "The Travels of Marco Polo" Illustrates how interconnected Eurasia had become through the exchange o

The meteoric rise of AI promises staggering economic gains and revolutionary efficiency, from automating business tasks to slashing film production costs. Yet, this ascendancy comes at a steep price: the erosion of personal privacy and security.

This article critiques how liberal democracies often equate procedural participation with political freedom. Using the film Newton and theorists like Mantena, Simmons, and Viveiros de Castro, it argues that such participation can misrecognise or erase alternative political realities, turning inclusion into a form of control rather than recognition.

The industry is corrupt on so many levels. The war and the vulnerability it poses due to a shortage of resources are life-threatening. Resource conflicts pose an ego boost and lead to the exploitation of marginalised groups, and alienate them from their basic freedom. To gain control, often governments and rebel groups go against each other at the expense of poor labourers who came on board just to earn an economic opportunity, but end up tied in the hands of slavery.

In a world where Individualism has defined modern society and relations, what happens when two of the greatest political thinkers – Gandhi and Mill – have fundamentally diverging views on what it means to be truly free? This question lies at the heart of this article, which seeks to explore the very different trajectories of the singular parent idea of Individual liberty.

This article talks about how music, from its initial form of folklore has evolved to music as we know today and then to modern rap, all while simultaneously holding the power within it to transform unsaid words and suppressed emotions into lines of melodies that are sometimes celebratory, sometimes vengeful and the other times helpless but hopeful.

Nepotism was divided into two types based on the feedback of the majority at large. Both reciprocal nepotism and entitlement-based nepotism existed. Reciprocal nepotism happens when business leaders hire their relatives or close friends, and those hired accept the job for reasons like financial benefits, trust, or cultural expectations.

The world is moving towards a new revolution; with the advent of quantum computers, computing and calculations that a regular computer would take thousands of years to do are done in a few minutes. Willow, a quantum computer recently developed by Google, can perform a standard benchmark test in under five minutes, an operation that would take today’s most advanced supercomputer an astonishing 10 septillion (10²⁵) years to solve.

Digital Courts operate remotely using a variety of software and internet communication technologies (ICTs). This was introduced as India's Green Initiative to reduce the use of paper and expedite the adjudication of many pending cases by litigants sitting at home. Under this initiative, the country's first e-court was set up in Karkardooma Court Complex by Hon'ble Justice Sh. A.P. Shah in 2010.

Image credits: Pinterest Philosophers have historically engaged with the profound themes of life and death, and the contemporary...

The key concept of ‘bioregionalism’ as presented by Berg and Dassman is reinhabitation. It means how an individual becomes native to a place, by learning to live in it, knowing more about it and ultimately being respectful of the natural threshold, so that one does not turn out to be exploitative towards their own place. Through textual analysis, this paper, shall try to explore the theory of ‘reinhabitation’ by examining the description of rituals

This article explores how reviving the chivalric code—rooted in honor, compassion, and protection of the weak—can help curb human rights violations in modern conflict zones. Drawing on historical examples and recent atrocities like the Bucha Massacre, it argues for embedding moral discipline, empathy, and cultural sensitivity into military training to uphold human dignity even amidst war.

This whole episode also spotlights a significant conundrum between free speech and censorship which has time and again plagued the Indian judiciary and brought up the need to ponder and deliberate upon the delicate balance which the judges must maintain between freedom of speech and expression and preventing public unrest and dissent.

Socially defined gender roles establish the expectations, rights, and responsibilities of each gender based on their identity (West & Zimmerman, 1987). Women in developing societies suffer from many deprivations, often limited by the demands of caring for others and restricted by gender roles embedded in cultural, social, and economic institutions that dictate how individuals engage, work, and contribute to society (Sen, 1999).

This article delves into the fragile Gaza ceasefire, marking a tentative dawn in the Israel-Palestine conflict. It traces the conflict's history from 1948 to the present, shedding light on the core issues fuelling tensions and examining the reasons behind the repeated failure of previous peace negotiations. Concluding with thoughtful suggestions, the piece aims to leave readers with a glimmer of hope amid the pervasive sense of helplessness.

The neglect of military history made it vulnerable to vitriolic interpretations, which showcased the colonisers as a liberating force.

India, which is the largest democracy in the world, has a significant number of people who are voting for the first time.

In the dim light of a crowded basement in China, Yeonmi Park whispered stories of her homeland to fellow escapees. “I had no words for

AI's rapid growth fuels climate change, with massive energy use & water waste. Can we harness AI responsibly before it's too late?

As the clock chimes, giving way to dawn, American grasslands get whelmed with prairie dogs, like any other Sunday. On the other side of the

Few waterways are as vital to global commerce as the Red Sea. Disruptions in such strategic routes ripple through global trade.

The greatest gift of the Portuguese was the introduction of crops such as potatoes, okra, chillies, pineapples, papayas, cashews, peanuts.

Nationalism surges with a newfound rhetorical power. The nation is a strange entity to trace back to its origins and disparate

We are no longer tolerating the old system, which was based on the premise that a wife should submit to her husband's sexual desires at all

Unravelling Tradition: How India's patriarchal heritage hinders feminist progress and the potential remedies for change.

Oil is potent. Both crude and refined oil are considered to be the most widely traded commodities globally today

Fashion continues to mirror broader cultural shifts, reflecting contemporary geopolitical situations. The dominance of western fashion in mu

In the year 1991, under the larger rubric of economic reform, the Indian government initiated a set of policies

Media masks state violence: How ideological & repressive apparatuses obscure power, perpetuate inequality, & stifle dissent.

We have all heard phrases like ‘Live in the moment’ or ‘Embrace the now’ and like all the simplified affirmations