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The New Income Tax Structure: Relief or a Mere Adjustment?
Read more: The New Income Tax Structure: Relief or a Mere Adjustment?The Union Budget 2025-26 introduced revisions to the personal income tax structure, raising the tax-free income threshold to ₹12 lakh, with an effective exemption of ₹12.75 lakh for salaried individuals. While positioned as a relief measure for the middle class, this adjustment fails to address deeper economic challenges. Wage growth remains stagnant despite rising living…
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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code: Understanding its Implications for Women’s Rights and Inclusive Gender Justice
Read more: Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code: Understanding its Implications for Women’s Rights and Inclusive Gender JusticeBy : Vaidehi Sharma Abstract Uttarakhand implemented the much-controversial Uniform Civil Code on January 27, 2025. Facing criticism for formulating a ‘Hindu Code’ that allegedly targets religious minorities, the ruling party of Uttarakhand has hailed the Code as an important step towards women empowerment. This article aims to critically analyse such claims about the Code.…
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Eminence of Persian Poetry
Read more: Eminence of Persian PoetryBy : Apoorva Lakshmi Kaipa Abstract Persian Poetry has long been recognised for its unparalleled beauty and depth. It has the ability to encapsulate insightful philosophical, political and experimental realities. Persian poetry has fostered a culture where deep emotions and socio-political commentaries blend seamlessly giving rise to poignant verses. This article aims to explore the…
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Trump 2.0 and Weaponisation of Trade: Implications for Global Strategic Alliances and Defence Preparedness
Read more: Trump 2.0 and Weaponisation of Trade: Implications for Global Strategic Alliances and Defence PreparednessBy : Mohit Kathuria. Abstract Donald Trump’s return to the White House could potentially mark an era in which the US weaponised its position as the world’s largest economy, with tariffs, sanctions, and supply chain restrictions as the key instruments of its foreign policy. This article examines how Trump’s second Presidency could strain global strategic…
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Evolution of India’s Landscape for Private Equity & Budget
Read more: Evolution of India’s Landscape for Private Equity & BudgetThe newly introduced Union Budget of 2025 has introduced numerous measures that will provide significant progressive reforms to the Private Equity (PE) sector in India. From tax exemptions and tax holidays to foster growth in startups and changing limits on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to the introduction of new policies, committees and regulatory frameworks, all…
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The Mandate for Women Directors: A Critical Legal Studies Perspective
Read more: The Mandate for Women Directors: A Critical Legal Studies PerspectiveBy : Meghana Narayanan Abstract: This article critically examines the legal mandate for women directors in India through a Critical Legal Studies and feminist lens, arguing that it is largely tokenistic. While the provision has increased female representation, it fails to address structural barriers hindering women’s participation in corporate leadership. The article highlights compliance issues…
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INDO-PERSIAN TIES : THE COMING OF PERSIAN CULTURE IN THE MUGHAL ERA & ITS RELEVANCE IN PRESENT DAY INDIA
Read more: INDO-PERSIAN TIES : THE COMING OF PERSIAN CULTURE IN THE MUGHAL ERA & ITS RELEVANCE IN PRESENT DAY INDIABy : Poorvanshi Tyagi Abstract Persian culture penetrated Indian roots through Persian-Turkic and Afghan rulers of the Ghaznavid and 13th Century Delhi Sultanate eras. It, however, reached its zenith, with the coming of the first Timurid Mongolian prince Babur. Indo-Persian culture as we know it today, owes its relevance largely to Mughal patronage. This article…
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CONUNDRUMS OF BIGAMY BAN: NEGLECT OF THE SECOND WIFE
Read more: CONUNDRUMS OF BIGAMY BAN: NEGLECT OF THE SECOND WIFEBy : Gauri Yadav Abstract Despite outlawing bigamy in India, loopholes in the law have impeded the inheritance rights of second wives. While the prohibition of bigamy was ostensibly enacted to protect women, its implementation has reinforced the further subjugation of second wives. This article contends that the current legal framework, which prioritises monogamy as…
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Sufism And The Politics Of Mysticism
Read more: Sufism And The Politics Of MysticismBy : Aditi Lazarus Abstract This article examines the evolution of Sufism, focusing on its doctrinal, moral, and political dimensions. It traces Sufism’s origins from early ascetic movements to its institutionalization through silsilahs and khanqahs, shaping Islamic spirituality and ethics. The article also analyzes the complex relationship between Sufism and political power, highlighting the state’s…
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Drill, Baby, Drill: What Trump’s Policies Mean for the Energy Sector
Read more: Drill, Baby, Drill: What Trump’s Policies Mean for the Energy SectorBy : Shivali Yadav Abstract Trump campaigned strongly on the plank of energy dominance, and since Day 1 of his presidency, executive orders have been issued to promote the fossil fuel industries. The domestic scene is shaped by actions such as freezing funds under legislation, including the Inflation Reduction Act, and boosting oil production. On…
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Vaccine Apartheid and the Struggle for Global Health Justice
Read more: Vaccine Apartheid and the Struggle for Global Health JusticeBy Ann George Introduction: The pandemic that began in late 2019 has devastated the world, resulting in millions of infections and deaths all over the globe. Beyond the immediate health crisis that it engendered, this pandemic has unearthed and exacerbated existing disparities in the healthcare system, especially in the area of vaccine distribution. Wealthier nations…
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Reforms, Reductions, and Reinvestments
Read more: Reforms, Reductions, and ReinvestmentsSome budgets make history. Some merely make headlines. India’s Union Budget 2025-26 aspires to do both. It arrives with foreign investment, tax cuts, deregulation, and the ever-reliable promise of “ease of doing business.” But as any seasoned observer of Indian economic policy knows, a budget is often a Rorschach test: what you see depends entirely…
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