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UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE TWO-FINGER TEST: WITH RESPECT TO LANDMARK JUDGEMENTS
The two-finger test was held unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in the year 2013. However, it is still prevalent in many parts of the country and is still practised by medical and police personnel time and again. This paper will delve into the history of the test and analyse how this patriarchal test came into…
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Devil’s Advocado: How A Country’s Access to Avocado Consumption Can Reveal its Pitiful State of Affairs
The Big Mac Index, coined by The Economist in 1986, is a measure of a country’s purchasing power and economic stability. But could this burgernomics be replaced by a more nuanced avoconomics to use a country’s access to avocado consumption as a glimpse into its socio-economic state of affairs?
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Mapping the Principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda under the Modern-Day Contract Law
The principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda is a fundamental concept in international law that governs the way nations enter into and abide by their commitments under international agreements. Translated from Latin as “agreements must be kept,” this principle reflects the notion that parties to an international agreement are bound by their promises and must honour…
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Russia’s Manifest Destiny
The Ukraine-Russia war has brought the immigration issue to the forefront of European Union (EU) politics. What has followed is a right-wing populist resurgence in European countries that has threatened the progress made in the last couple of years. It becomes necessary for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to seek alliances from these nations…
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Against Political Correctness
The concept of political correctness (PC) seems like the perfect panacea to the perils of contemporary society. However, a closer inspection reveals the limits and absurdities of PC. Through the case study of the term “mentally retarded”, it becomes clear that politically correct language is entirely constitutive of euphemisms and its perpetuation prevents from addressing…
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Cultural Anxieties, Jennifer’s Body and Bulbbul
The objective of this article is to identify and elaborate on the cultural anxieties that are coded in two feminist cult classic movies; Jennifer’s Body and Bulbbul.
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Between Stigma and Incompetent Governance: Transgender Rights in India
This article is a constitutional analysis of the landmark judgement NALSA v. Union of India and the developments that followed after it. After the Supreme Court’s mandate of the need for a law that protects the rights of the transgender community in India, the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act came out in the year…
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MIRROR: A Reflection of an Ideal Image of the Female Body
As an instrument of heteronormativity, body politics plays to these stereotypes to produce and reproduce an ideal image of femininity, exposing female bodies to marginalization and the ‘male gaze.’ In the evolution of feminism, where gender as an institution of ‘power’ is adopted, some light is shed on the precarity of women who are victims…
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International Conferences and Summits: Catalysts for Global Change
nternational conferences are some of the most important and looked-at forums for social change. They have been fairly successful in the past, but this often overlooks all the limitations that are also attached to these conferences. This article looks at these conferences and summits, and their limitations with a focus on the G20 Conference.
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Banking Instability in The Digital Age
This article will explore how low levels of public confidence coupled with the recent advancements in digital technology has accelerated the pace of bank runs and subsequently, bank failures in major Western economies.To survey this phenomenon, the article will assess the major reasons shaping the current distrust, with the handling of the financial crisis of…
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The Politics and Psychology of Climate Denial in the United States
This article explores the underlying reasons and forces behind climate denial and contrarianism regarding citizen attitudes in the United States. With the need for urgent climate action, American Leadership is particularly essential in accelerating global climate action and in transitioning to a more sustainable economy. The psychology of climate science, the politics behind climate denial…
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Dowry: Evolution and Laws
Dowry has plagued society for a long time, it has transformed into various forms over the years making the laws ineffective sometimes. Questions about the misuse of dowry laws for harassment have been continuously raised over the years, making a case for the misuse of the laws by women.
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Tracing Chinese Influence In the Indian Subcontinent
As the power vacuum in the Indian subcontinent becomes bigger, both the Chinese and Indian governments attempt to seize the role of regional hegemony. The regional hegemonic order is also of prime importance to other powers. India, for one, attempts to preserve its regional power, and it is in the interests of both India and…
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Structural Re-adjustment: IMF and Austerity
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in the Global South have accrued debts to tackle the global economic downturn and humanitarian crises. With debts becoming unsustainable in regions like Africa and South Asia, the impending fears of defaults have led to such countries resorting to the help of the IMF for providing emergency…
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Critical Analysis of the Finance Bill, 2023
he Finance Bill aims at achieving a “saptarishi” framework which includes empowering green growth, infrastructure and investment, inclusive development, youth power, financial sector, unleashing the potential and reaching the last mile. Each amendment as proposed by the bill was made in order to reach these inclusive targets so as to grow the Real GDP to…
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High Prices: An Economic Phenomenon or Capitalism?
In recent years there has been a significant increase in prices of FMCG goods. This article will try to understand the reasons behind the increase in the prices, how it is affecting the economy, why the companies are trying to increase prices and if this is a sustainable way for the companies to grow.
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EARTHQUAKES IN TÜRKIYE- ECONOMIC IMPACT
This report gives a deeper insight into the economic impact of the recent disastrous earthquakes which took place in southern Türkiye and parts of Syria as well. The economic indicators of Türkiye before the occurrence of the earthquakes weren’t substantial even though on the surface level it might seem so. The onset of the earthquakes…
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The Role of Reward and Punishment in Major Religions
This article explores the concept of reward and punishment for good and bad actions in major religions. It highlights how this idea defines the attitudes of followers and helps establish ethical and moral standards. How it can serve as a nourishing elixir for the soul or a poisonous venom that infects and harms society. The…
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Exploring the Relationship Between Norms Governing Environment, Society, and Governance vs. Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Importance of Compliance for the Economy and the Potential of ESG for International Supply Chains.”
The essay discusses the importance of companies considering environmental, social, and governance factors in their decision-making processes. It emphasises the need for executives and owners to take responsibility for achieving ESG goals, rather than relying solely on investment professionals. The essay examines how India has developed ESG disclosure laws and how businesses in India have…
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An Oppressed Dalit and a Suppressed Woman
n our society, Dalit women have been victims of caste, sexual, and political violence. They are most vulnerable to social atrocities committed by men who are stationed at the top of the traditional hierarchy. If one ignores the intersections that form between caste and gender of the Dalit women, it becomes impossible to understand the…
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A History of South Asian Representation at the Oscars
The recent awards season sweep by Daniels’ Everything, Everywhere All at Once and RRR’s upbeat track “Naatu Naatu” has brought the complex debate surrounding South Asian representation in Hollywood to the forefront. This article will dive into the complex history of South Asian representation in Hollywood, and analyze whether these recent victories are truly symbolic…
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Women with Capes
By celebrating and quoting the strong and powerful women who have achieved so much, are we trying to reinforce unrealistic expectations of what a perfect ‘woman’ should be? Is refraining from sacrificing too much and choosing to focus on one task at a time instead of trying to multitask an indication that she is any…
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Venezuela’s Downfall: An Analysis
Venezuela was once Latin America’s exemplar: home to Simón Bolívar, who freed much of the continent from Spanish rule. Now, after years of political mismanagement and months of economic free fall, it is the region’s cautionary tale. Although it’s home to the world’s largest oil reserves, it is plagued by problems of political instability, widespread…
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How Business Interests Fueled India’s Division
This article explores the economic aspects of the Partition of India and the role of businessmen in this historical event. It highlights the fact that businesses with valid economic rationality tended to be in favour of the partition, regardless of religious affiliation. The article examines the rise of communalism, not only on religious lines but…
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Environmental Terrorism in Somalia
As the world steps into the Anthropocene epoch, it becomes increasingly imperative to explore the broader implications of water weaponization and environmental terrorism on sustainable development. This article explores the impact of environmental terrorism and political underdevelopment in the water-stressed state of Somalia.
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Representation of Women in Indian Judiciary. Is Four Enough?
The gender disparity in India is, unfortunately, rising as opposed to decreasing with the times. India ranks 135 out of 145 countries, behind neighbours Bangladesh and Pakistan. With the number of cases of violence rising against women and the news flashing stories of accused in rape cases going unpunished by promising to marry the victim,…
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India’s G-20 Presidency: A Shift in its Foreign Policy
India’s incumbency in the G-20 presidency reflects its new profound focus on issues of economic and social importance. Such issues were previously covered within an umbrella foreign policy, with now the mantle set for India to lead the global summit, it marks a transformation of Indian diplomacy and foreign policy.
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Pakistan’s ailing economy: What went wrong and what lies ahead?
Pakistan’s economy has been going through extreme distress and the country is struggling to make ends meet. In this article, we will explore the underlying reasons for this and analyse the options available to Pakistan going forward.
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Menstrual Leave: A not-so-sacred issue
The debates on menstrual leave have been facing backlash from the prevailing conventions on menstruation that constantly exclude people of different genders who also menstruate. Menstrual leave is an advanced talk concerning menstruation to the nation that is even now trying to cope with period talk and sanitary pads out of black covers. This article…
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A Train to Pakistan by Khushwant Singh: Book Review
The book A Train to Pakistan, authored by Khushwant Singh, has garnered enormous attention in the field of partition literature. It presents before its readers the pre and post-partition scenes in the village Mano Majra.
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The Aryan Invasion Myth: Origins, Entrenchment, and Implications
The Aryan Invasion Theory (AIT), a creation of orientalists and colonialists, states that there was a mythical tribe of Indo-Europeans known as Aryans who invaded India sometime around 1500 BC and displaced the indigenous people of the country known as Dravidians. There exists no scientific evidence of the AIT and has been completely debunked. This…
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An Erring Association of Nationalism and Religion Since Independence
There is a rising rate of communal and religious violence in India since the last few years. The deeply ingrained yet unresolved question of who a “real” Indian is has been the driving force behind this religious upheaval. In this essay, I’ll highlight that, despite the fact that secularism was a major topic of discussion…
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The Prolonged Saga of Gender Bias in the Healthcare Industry
Gender bias in healthcare refers to unequal treatment and unequal access to medical care and services based on gender. This can result in a lack of recognition of certain medical conditions, a lack of proper treatment, and even discrimination in medical facilities. The issue of gender bias in healthcare has serious consequences for both women…
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Savitribai Phule: The Relevance of the Woman who Fought for the Annihilation of Caste and Patriarchy
Savitribai Phule made a significant contribution to literature and culture in addition to playing a pivotal role in the social movement for the emancipation of women via education and against oppressive caste systems. This article aims to explore the birth of intersectional feminism in India through the life and contributions of Savitribai Phule and how…
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Exploring the Shadows of War and Love: A Review of ‘Seven Moons of Maali Almeida’
he Booker prize winner of 2022, The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida is a book that exposes us to the Sri Lankan War with dark humour and magical realism. The obvious literary comparisons are with the magical realism of Salman Rushdie and Gabriel García Márquez. But the novel also recalls the wit and surrealism of…
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The Reorientation of Central Banks
This article will explore the conflict between the macroeconomic objectives of central banks and their invisible accountability to the people. In this exploration, we broadly analyze the actions of the Federal Reserve as evidence for the existence of this conflict.
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The Entanglement of Intellectual Property Rights in the Global Contemporary Art
This article will investigate the tense relationship between copyright law and various forms of art, focusing on the points of conflicts and the jurisdictional inconsistencies in protecting contemporary art. In addition, we shall also understand the essence of ‘originality’ in artworks and the recognition given to the works reproduced.
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SPILLING THE ‘BAN’?
This article endeavors to explore the policy ramifications of Taliban’s ban on girls education. In a progressively globalized, dynamic international landscape, the repercussions of this ban are not limited to the region in question or to the populace directly influenced. Thus the article acknowledges the presence of externalities of this decision for other countries; namely…
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Sofia Coppola’s Room of Pinks: The Isolation of Femininity
Critically acclaimed director Sofia Coppola has brought to screen the most sacred place of all– the room of a girl. But behind the pale pinks and gleams of trinkets, she places a world full of dissociation, loneliness and isolation. This article discusses three films by Coppola that materialised these buried aspects of girlhood.
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Discussing the Deficits in Decent Work
As a part of Interlinked’s sub-series, Kitabon ka Karwaan, we held a book talk that explores a recent report published by the ILO on the “Deficits in Decent Work: Employer perspectives and practices on the quality of employment in domestic work in urban India”. For this podcast, We are joined by Dr Neha Wadhawan from…
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What does 8 billion people mean for the planet?
The world population recently reached 8 billion, a number that is both staggering and concerning. This unprecedented level of population growth has a major impact on the environment and society. It results in an increased demand for resources and land. This leads to deforestation, soil erosion, and loss of biodiversity, which can have long-term effects…
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Partition and the Ideological roots of Pakistan
Although partition has remained a much-talked-about topic of discussion, its ideological roots before the reinvigoration of the Muslim League led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah are rarely discussed. While partition was not inevitable, its roots were nevertheless not spontaneous. This article argues that Jinnah merely utilised the two-nation theory propagated by extremist elements with a history…
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Penning the Revolution: The Progressive Writers Movement and its impact on India’s Freedom Struggle
The Progressive Writers Movement in India was a literary and cultural movement that took place in the early 20th century. It aimed to bring about social and political change through literature by highlighting the problems faced by the working class and marginalised communities. The movement was influenced by Marxist ideas and advocated for a socialist…
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The Good Migration: Food During the Partition Period
The partition of India was a horrific incident that caused mass violence and bloodshed. Communities that had lived together for hundreds of years took up arms against each other. Millions of people were forced to migrate and leave their livelihoods behind due to an unanticipated and reckless move from the Britishers. But with this migration…
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Tit for Tat: How India counters Chinese Lending in South Asia
The recent development lending undertaken by the Indian government has sparked a conversation around the India-China relationship and whether such lending is retaliation to counter the aggressive Chinese lending in South Asia. This article aims to provide the geopolitical implications of such acts and examine the threats and opportunities that it entails.
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Safeguarding the Sea: Navigating Microplastic Pollution with WasteLess Auroville
Microplastics and marine plastic pollution is a global crisis that requires immediate action. Educating people on this issue is essential to ensure that we can effectively combat it. WasteLess Auroville and the Government of Tamil Nadu launched an educational programme to raise awareness of microplastics and marine plastic pollution. This essay will explore why it…
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Forced Beauty: Plastic Surgery and the Korean Compulsion
This article deeply delves into South Korea, the world’s plastic surgery capital. It explores how unrealistic beauty standards affect women’s self-image and compel them to pursue plastic surgery to access basic professional and social opportunities. It further analyses the cultural and historical background of South Korea and why women have been subjected to the minute…
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Polar Arsenals: The Militarisation of the Arctic
As melting ice caps make the Arctic ever more accessible to human settlement and inhabitation, the region is becoming a significant arena of geopolitical competition. This article examines the importance of the Arctic to the international economic and security framework and recent trends in militarisation in the region.
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Does reviving the Old Pension scheme make sense?
As Himachal Pradesh joins Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Punjab in the club, it is plausible that the trend of restoring the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) could be dying anytime soon. The oversaturated debate on freebies has now been replaced by a policy revival only intended to serve electoral purposes. Unlike freebies, reviving the OPS is not…
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The Forgotten Nomads: Mapping the Case of Gadia Lohar Community through the Lens of Public Policy
Smoke fumes from a chulah, a lady dressed in a brightly coloured ghaghara with tinted glass bangles, and a cart carrying the baggage of the past. I remember watching this sight near the outskirts of my city Bhopal, wondering who these people were and how far their lives were from ours. Little did I know…
Interesting Reads
EXPLORING THE GURU-CHELA RELATIONSHIP: HIERARCHIES HAUNTING THE GHARANAS
This article primarily focuses on the intersectionality of the Hij̣rā as a culture with the caste and class dominations that exist within the community. It also delves into the Guru-Chela system as a custom of inheritance which remains uncodified without legal recognition to date.
Why can’t Indians give up their private car?
Cars seem to be central to the ambitions of most typical households as they can be considered to be the last cog in completing the machine of independence after acquiring a house. However, it has ended up creating a plethora of issues which go beyond the scope of the environment. Why is it so difficult…
Exploring the Relationship Between Norms Governing Environment, Society, and Governance vs. Corporate Social Responsibility in India: Importance of Compliance for the Economy and the Potential of ESG for International Supply Chains.”
The essay discusses the importance of companies considering environmental, social, and governance factors in their decision-making processes. It emphasises the need for executives and owners to take responsibility for achieving ESG goals, rather than relying solely on investment professionals. The essay examines how India has developed ESG disclosure laws and how businesses in India have…
An Oppressed Dalit and a Suppressed Woman
n our society, Dalit women have been victims of caste, sexual, and political violence. They are most vulnerable to social atrocities committed by men who are stationed at the top of the traditional hierarchy. If one ignores the intersections that form between caste and gender of the Dalit women, it becomes impossible to understand the…
An Erring Association of Nationalism and Religion Since Independence
There is a rising rate of communal and religious violence in India since the last few years. The deeply ingrained yet unresolved question of who a “real” Indian is has been the driving force behind this religious upheaval. In this essay, I’ll highlight that, despite the fact that secularism was a major topic of discussion…
The Prolonged Saga of Gender Bias in the Healthcare Industry
Gender bias in healthcare refers to unequal treatment and unequal access to medical care and services based on gender. This can result in a lack of recognition of certain medical conditions, a lack of proper treatment, and even discrimination in medical facilities. The issue of gender bias in healthcare has serious consequences for both women…
Penning the Revolution: The Progressive Writers Movement and its impact on India’s Freedom Struggle
The Progressive Writers Movement in India was a literary and cultural movement that took place in the early 20th century. It aimed to bring about social and political change through literature by highlighting the problems faced by the working class and marginalised communities. The movement was influenced by Marxist ideas and advocated for a socialist…
Gender and Property Rights in India
Women’s inability of acquiring land and property is a sheer barbaric and misogynistic representation of India’s age-old ethos. It has been ardently argued by various sections of society that ownership and control over land is a major stepping stone towards attaining greater gender equitability. The orthodox mindsets of people cause these huge gender gaps between…
Kaam ki Kadar:The Ill-Treatment of Domestic Workers in Indian Households
Domestic workers operate in an unregulated, over-saturated sector, subjected to frequent exploitation. The historical devaluation of domestic labor in patriarchal societies has resulted in these abject working conditions. This is exacerbated by the caste and class-based discrimination pervading these employer-employee relationships and resulting in complicity with or active participation in inhumane practices. The privilege and…
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