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Ensuring Independence and Impartiality: Amended Section 12

The Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment Act, 2015) was intended to propel arbitration proceedings in the country. However, this process involved not only reducing judicial intervention or advocating absolute party autonomy (even though this was achieved in other sections). The amendment to section 12 reflects an attempt at balancing party autonomy and the integrity of the…
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Equity markets and the economic slowdown

This article narrates the movement of equity markets since the signs of economic slowdown began showing.
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A Kashmiri Tale in Hong Kong

The situation that unfolded in Kashmir can be quite starkly compared with the recent developments that took place in Hong Kong. One comes under the administration of a democracy whilst the other comes under that of an authoritarian state. Comparing the two, it is hard to tell which falls under which.
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Book Review on “Becoming Indian: The Unfinished Revolution of Culture and Identity” by Pavan K Varma

In this article, Madhurantika reviews the book “Becoming Indian: The Unfinished Revolution of Culture and Identity” by Pavan K Varma
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UN and the Kashmir Issue

Madhav in his article gives an account of the history of failed negotiations by the UN over the Kashmir issue and a brief context about the current diplomatic stand of both nations.
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The Need for Reform in the Procedure of Governor Appointment: An Analysis of the Kashmir Situation

The present controversy surrounding the removal of Article 370 has showcased the crucial role of Governors when there is no State Assembly in power. The following article will delve into the appointment process of the Governor to showcase the overall lack in the representation of people in crucial administrative decisions.
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Tulip Mania: The First Economic Bubble!

The author tries to present an account of different narratives about the first economic crisis, ‘Tulipmania’ in Netherlands, arguing whether the bubble was irrational based on speculation or a full blown crisis for the Dutch economy.
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China’s One Belt One Road could be the Marshall Plan of the 21st century

With the global economy in a constant decline coupled with the gradual decline of the United States, and China constantly vying to replace it as the global hegemon, the answer lies in China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The author seeks to illustrate how the OBOR is going to be the Marshall Plan of the 21st…
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Challenges preventing India to become a great power-II

In this two article series, author talks about challenges India faces on its way to become a global power.
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Challenges preventing India to become a great power-I

In this two article series, author talks about challenges India faces on its way to become a global power.
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Questioning the ‘Honour’ in Honour Killing

In this article, Kareena tries to understand the crime of ‘honour killing’ in light of one of the broad themes portrayed in the movie ‘Talvar’ along with other cinematographic works.
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The Bitter Truth of Grameen Banks

This article seeks to argue that micro-credit does not necessarily lead to poverty alleviation.
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