NICKELED AND DIMED

The Black Flag Rises Again: A Resurgent Islamic State and its Security Implications On the Neighborhood

May 13, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

The rise of the Islamic State in Afghanistan portends serious challenges to the fragile security situation in the Afghan neighborhood. Its history and present situation give us a picture of the existing challenge.

War History: How the ‘Mukti Bahini’ Anchored the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971

May 13, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

This article pertains to the domain of war history and analyzes the origin and role of Mukti Bahini in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971. The article also argues that the war was much more than the duality of India-Pakistan rivalry and included equally significant players like the Mukti Bahini.

How Data Localization Will Boost India’s Economic Growth

May 10, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

This article tries to analyse the data localisation regime in India hitherto and the changes that are sought with the Personal Data Protection Bill with reference to the Joint Parliamentary Committee Report. It lays emphasis on how the data localisation is likely to boost the economic growth of India.

AUDI ALTERAM PARTEM AND THE MARITAL RAPE EXCEPTION : THE NEED TO LISTEN TO THE OTHER SIDE – PART I

May 10, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Despite widespread scholarly opinion endorsing the unconstitutionality of the marital rape exception within the IPC, as well as its deplorability in a egalitarian society, neither the Judiciary nor the Legislature have yet wielded their constitutional powers to eradicate it.

Fashion Diplomacy: First wives and Fashion Statements

May 10, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

This article delves into how fashion is used as a tool of diplomacy by First Wives. It uses a comparative analysis between Melania Trump’s and Michelle Obama’s sartorial choices to portray the difference between people’s perceptions of America’s sovereignty.

International Water Conflicts

May 10, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Each country wishes to provide for and protect the welfare of its own
citizens but in the case of attempting to safeguard their water resources,
a lot of countries start infringing on the water rights of other nations.

Evolving Secularism: An Enquiry into its Different Forms

April 27, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Various aspects of secularism can be found throughout the history of various rulers and empires, from the Maurya Empire under Ashoka to that of modern-day India and more radically in that of Turkey. Therefore, the evolution of secularism in the past, and more importantly its applicability in different societies in the present, through different means, is the aspect we will try to address.

How Sustainable is Tourism?

April 18, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

While it is great to see the world jump back to normal, climate change and global warming are still a massive threat to life and the environment, and ensuring ecotourism and sustainable tourism is the right path for economies to recover from the pandemic.

Dichotomy Between Environment and Development: Analysis of Char Dham Project Judgement

April 18, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

The tussle between environment and development has been existing since the beginning of industrialisation and will continue to exist. Sustainable development is found to be the middle ground or the binding force between these polarised realms. But what does this principle entails? Has it been carved out well by the judiciary? The article attempts to answer these by examining the judgement on government initiated Char Dham Project.

Changing the Marriageable Age for Women: Boon or Bane?

April 12, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

This article aims to look at the various deliberations about the merits and demerits of the new bill introduced to parliament at the recommendation of a 10 member task force, led by Jaya Jaitley, that seeks to increase the marriageable age for women from 18 to 21.

Just Mercy and the Reality of Wrongful Convictions

April 12, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Destin Cretton’s Just Mercy is a steadfast journey through the real-life story of a black-man and how he is wrongfully sent to death-row for a murder he didn’t commit. The movie exposes the persistent racial injustice in the criminal justice system in the USA.

Health infrastructure of Rural Himachal Pradesh

April 8, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Himachal Pradesh is a hilly state in northern India and because of its physiography, it creates a barrier to health service diffusion and accessibility. Despite performing admirably, the state nevertheless has healthcare difficulties such as a lack of medical personnel and inadequate infrastructure. This article compares the state’s rural health infrastructure to those of other hilly states and attempts to understand the reasons for the region’s current healthcare issues.

China’s Economic Slowdown and the Likely Impact on its Foreign Policy

April 7, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

China’s economy has witnessed a slowdown due to a number of reasons – stringent lockdowns to prevent the spread of covid19, some of Xi Jinping’s tough measures pertaining to sectors such as real estate. In recent weeks, there is a realisation that China needs a course correction and senior officials have made statements in this direction. Given its current economic state, it is likely that China may also rethink its foreign policy and ensure that ties with the west do not go downhill, in spite of the Ukraine crisis.

Bridging the Covid-19 Amplified Gender Digital Divide

March 28, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Gender discrimination against women in the digital ecosystem has had many harmful ramifications, further amplified due to COVID. This article explores the causes and consequences of this divide and, most importantly, the solutions to bridge it through effective policies and measures to empower women both economically and socially.

Relooking the Altruistic Model of The Surrogacy Bill, 2020

March 28, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

As the current Surrogacy Bill of 2020 rests on an Altruistic Model and completely bans Commercial Surrogacy, this article converges various feminists opinion and legal cases to examine the current model exploring the possibility of making the practice commercial.

India’s Stance on Ukraine: Will it Impact Quad?

March 28, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

This article examines how India’s stance vis-à-vis Russia, on the Ukraine crisis has been different from other Quad members. While the US has not publicly criticised India it remains to be seen as to how New Delhi’s decision to not criticize Russia and purchase oil will impact the New Delhi-Washington relationship.

THE PLIGHT OF THE POOR IN NARELA: A LOOK AT FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCARE

March 20, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

While the government schemes and provisions to uplift the urban poor have been highly appreciated, especially during the pandemic, its infrequent and uneven benefits are testimony to the fact that there is much more that still needs to be done.

Budget 2022: Taxing of Cryptocurrency in India

March 19, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

In the budget speech, Finance minister Nirmala Sithraman announced a flat 30% tax rate on income generated from the transfer of digital assets. However, later she clarifies that this does not mean that these assets are legitimised, which was received with scepticism. This article first discusses how the legality of these assets is irrelevant to the government’s tax regime on them, and then moves on to discuss how we can interpret the government’s stance on digital assets through the lens of tax rates.

Viewing Caste as a Global Human Rights Crisis

March 19, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Caste is a deeply embedded phenomenon in the social realities of the subcontinent, and while numerous practices under the ambit of caste are dehumanizing and restrict liberty of thought and movement, it is not clearly considered a human rights crisis by the Indian State.

Tracing the Origins of Israel’s Diplomatic Relations and Foreign Policy

March 17, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

This article looks at the history of Israel’s diplomatic relations dating back to the 1940s during which the Jewish state transformed straight from a non-state entity to an internationally recognized modern nation-state. Additionally, it particularly explores the significance of the strategic partnership between Israel and the United States and its key role in Israel’s foreign policy.

Impact of Private Health Insurance in Achieving Universal Health Coverage in India

March 17, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

The article focuses on understanding the effect of Private Health Insurance on the three dimensions of Universal Health Coverage: access to care (utilization of inpatient and outpatient care), coverage principle, and financial protection.

The China Pakistan Economic Corridor – A Game-changer for Pakistan or a Project Doomed to Fail?

March 17, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Given the numerous benefits expected from the megaproject, CPEC, which has been regarded as a “game-changer” for Pakistan and a “corridor that must not fail” for China, it is critical to assess the situation on the ground before making any unrealistic claims about what CPEC can bring about.

Bullet Trains: A Risky Gamble For India?

March 11, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

The Indian government has an ambitious plan of establishing four new high-speed rail corridors under the National Rail Plan by 2031. NHSRCL, the implementing agency, has recently invited bids for preparing detailed project reports for these routes. However, the success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor, currently under construction, strongly determines the implementation of further HSR corridors. Therefore, the focus of this article is to examine the economic feasibility and environmental impact of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor in India.

PEDOPHILIA vis-à-vis CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

March 11, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

With the advent of technology in India over the past decade, the prevalence of child pornography has increased. And as India has proven itself in the global arena, its deception of the internet, encryption, and anonymity of the secure environment has enabled it to accelerate misinterpretation between privacy and transparency.

Pakistan’s Increasingly Strained Relations with the West

March 11, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Pakistan’s ties with the US have witnessed a downward slope as a result of its increasing proximity to China in recent years. Pakistan PM, Imran Khan’s decision to visit the US amid the Russia-Ukraine crisis, and its decision to not support a US-sponsored resolution against Russia for its aggression vis-à-vis Ukraine have led to a further deterioration in ties.

The Feminist Economics Critique to Neo-Classical Economics

March 3, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

All the societal norms, rules and frameworks have a bearing on the market as the market is not a black box existing outside the society but inside it. Gender, here, is a key stimulus in determining the economic outcomes for an individual.

Insanity and the Law: How a 19th Century Test is Used to Prove Insanity Under Criminal Law

March 3, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

This article will discuss using Insanity as a defense under Criminal law which has always been a
very fascinating and to some extent an ambiguous aspect under the General Exceptions. While it
might be only a defense in case of a Criminal Trial, it has a possibility of being misused as there
is no fixed extent or way to determine the insanity of a person.

Qatar-Iran Relations and the Changing Landscape of the Middle East

February 28, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Qatar was important for a number of reasons. It was the first visit to a Gulf country by Raisi, at a time when negotiations related to revival of the Iran Nuclear deal were going on, and days before Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine.

Contribution of Quantum-like Modelling in Financial Market Modelling: Case of Quantum-like Common Knowledge

February 28, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

The article talks about the quantum-like model of probability updates in case of costly signaling phenomenon relevant for financial markets, or economic decision making in general.

Effectiveness of Climate Financing in Adapting To Climate Change

February 27, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

The financial resources required to mitigate and adapt to climate change is vast, and thus requires the contribution of all countries.

Towards De-exceptionalizing the Middle East: Navigating Between Theory and History

February 27, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

What is the history of a place? What happens when that history comes into contact with the forces of modernity? The answer to all these questions comprehensively lie in the increased exceptionalization of that place.

Intra-party Democracy in China: The Saving Grace for Chinese Democratic Aspirations?

February 27, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

The article critically analyses the intra-party democracy that the Chinese Communist Party has introduced within itself. It attempts to explore the two-contradicting nature of the Chinese state: one-party system (organizational emperorship) vs. Democracy

Coastal Erosion: A Regulatory and Political Phenomenon Today

February 20, 2022 centreforneweconomicstudies

The article describes coastal erosion today, prime facie a natural phenomenon, to be a result of organized regulatory oversights and flaws. The analysis is primarily administered through a commentary on current-day environmental clearance regulations for coastal structures and their accommodation of a plethora of vested interests.

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