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Biometric Schooling: Are We Normalising Surveillance for an Entire Generation?

By – Ann George Abstract As biometric technologies become increasingly embedded in educational settings, from facial recognition for attendance to emotion-detecting AI, the school is no longer just a site of learning but one of surveillance. This article critically examines the growing normalisation of biometric surveillance in schools and its psychological, behavioural, and legal implications…
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The Broke Generation: Why Gen Z’s Economic Reality Is Nothing Like What Boomers Think

By – Ann George Abstract This paper challenges prevailing stereotypes that label Generation Z as “lazy” or “entitled” by exploring the distinct economic challenges they face in contrast to previous generations. Factors such as soaring housing costs, stagnant wages, overwhelming student debt, and insecure labor markets, exacerbated by technological changes like AI, have created significant…
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Quiet Quitting the City: Should Public Policy Support Digital Nomadism?

By – Ann George Abstract Digital nomadism, a growing lifestyle enabled by advances in remote work and digital technology, is reshaping traditional notions of home, work, and mobility, particularly among younger generations such as Generation Z and Millennials. This paper explores the complexities of digital nomadism, highlighting its appeal alongside significant global inequalities rooted in…
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The Price of India’s White Gold

By – Apoorva Lakshmi Kaipa Abstract This article examines how the industrialisation of dairy has transformed a culturally sacred practice into a system marked by cruelty, pharmaceutical manipulation, and consumer deception. It will explore the intersection of bioeconomics, cultural tradition, and ethical consumption through the lens of India’s dairy industry and the emerging vegan movement.…
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AGRITECH: PRO-LIFE OR PRO-PROFITS?

By – Mani Meghana Godavarthi Abstract Agriculture was always considered a sustainable practice, but it is also a cause of environmental degradation and resource depletion. While agriculture remains the backbone of India’s rural economy and global food security, historical and modern practices have contributed to biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and pollution. Despite the promise of…
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The Power of Being Counted: Caste Census and the Future of Indian Governance

By -Vansh Aggarwal Introduction: “Justice has always evoked ideas of equality… But equality requires the absence of special privileges.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. For a country that often speaks of caste-based injustice, its governance remains oddly blind to the actual numbers that define its social landscape. The last comprehensive caste enumeration was conducted in 1931,…
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Who and what drives the Great Indian Public Transport

By – Anubhi Srivastava Abstract India’s public transport system stands at a crossroads. While public systems ensure affordability, they often suffer from inefficiency and poor service. Privatisation brings innovation but risks inequity and exclusion. Drawing from global models and domestic public-private partnerships, this paper argues for a hybrid and regulated approach that integrates equity, environmental…
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Rivers? More like Sewers!

By – Mani Meghana Godavarthi Abstract Water is essential for survival; however, one of the biggest concerns that the world is facing today is that of river pollution. This article utilises secondary data to establish that regardless of how a river is perceived, it inevitably falls at the mercy of the polluters using secondary data.…
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Lessons from God’s Own Country

By — Mani Meghana Godavarthi Abstract Kerala is considered the most sustainable state of India, and it has successfully taken steps to ensure that it protects its biodiversity. However, these intra-state measures are heavily negated by external factors and nationwide problems, which act as a counter to the state’s efforts. It is essential to learn…
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THE INVESTMENT PARADOX: AFRICA’S UNTAPPED GREEN ENERGY POTENTIAL

By – Mani Meghana Godavarthi Abstract Africa is rich in natural resources and has an exceptional potential to become a global leader in the renewable energy sector. However, the situation in this region is highly paradoxical, as despite its high potential, it attracts very low investment. Low investment caused by poor local development has led…
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The Post-Truth Presidency: Free Media Rhetoric and the Collapse of Democratic Journalism in Trump’s Second Term

By – Vasatika Saraswat Abstract The evolution of the media landscape in the United States during President Donald Trump’s second term represents a significant shift with wide-ranging implications, not only for domestic democratic governance but also for the nation’s foreign policy posture and global standing. The increasingly strategic use of the“free media” rhetoric, the weakening…
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Skirts, Stocks, and Sentiment: The Economic Undercurrents of the Hemline Index

By – Niyati Mishra Abstract: The Hemline Index is an economic theory that links the lengths of skirts to economic cycles as they occur, in an attempt to link cultural trends to macroeconomic health. It is often dismissed as anecdotal, however, recent studies show the impact of fashion choices on consumer behaviour and economic forecasting.…
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