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Analyzing Ambedkar’s Annihilation of Caste in Contemporary Indian Democracy
Read more: Analyzing Ambedkar’s Annihilation of Caste in Contemporary Indian DemocracyBy : Rufaid Imtiaz Abstract: Ambedkar’s annihilation of caste talks about the legacy of unacceptance and a demand for a turnaround. The caste-based structure has found its way to exist over the years. Despite government policies aimed at the eradication of casteism, its existence remains embedded in our country, often manipulated for political benefits or…
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ISLAMIC FEMINISTS’ ATTEMPT AT DISENTANGLING PATRIARCHY FROM THE SHARI’AH ON CONJUGALITY
Read more: ISLAMIC FEMINISTS’ ATTEMPT AT DISENTANGLING PATRIARCHY FROM THE SHARI’AH ON CONJUGALITYBy : Yasir Saeed Alvi Abstract Islamic feminists emphasize Islam’s inherent gender equality and social justice, grounding their interpretations in the religion’s foundational principles. They continue to present their understanding of Islamic teachings without deviating from core tenets, challenging patriarchal readings of women’s rights within Islam. This article will explore the concept of gender justice…
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Colonial Cartoons: Drawing the Line Between Oppressor and the Oppressed
Read more: Colonial Cartoons: Drawing the Line Between Oppressor and the OppressedBy Aditi Lazarus Abstract: This article explores the historical significance and evolution of cartoons as a medium of socio-political commentary in India, particularly during the British colonial rule. Initially introduced by the British through periodicals such as Punch, cartoons often depicted Indians in a stereotypical and negative light. However, Indian publications like the Hindi Punch…
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Geopolitical Crossroads: Panama’s Strategic Decision
Read more: Geopolitical Crossroads: Panama’s Strategic DecisionAfter the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Panama, earlier this month, the Central American nation pulled out from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on February 3, 2025. US President Donald Trump and Rubio had warned Panama that the US would be compelled to take tough measures, if the Central American nation…
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Blackface: A Legacy of Racial Imagery in Theatre
Read more: Blackface: A Legacy of Racial Imagery in TheatreBy Aditi Lazarus Abstract This article explores the historical evolution of blackface minstrelsy, tracing its roots from medieval European religious plays to its peak in 19th-century American minstrel shows. Through the use of racialized makeup, blackface performances distorted Black identity and reinforced harmful stereotypes that justified racial hierarchies and systemic violence. By analyzing the role…
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PoSH Act from the perspective of Abolitionist Feminist
Read more: PoSH Act from the perspective of Abolitionist FeministThe Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (PoSH Act, 2013), aims to prevent workplace sexual harassment but faces criticism for being inefficient and not victim-centred. This article highlights its reliance on retributive justice, which often neglects victims’ needs and systemic issues. Incorporating abolitionist feminist perspectives, it advocates for restorative…
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Women’s Health, Safety and Choice: The Handmaid’s Tale Perspective
Read more: Women’s Health, Safety and Choice: The Handmaid’s Tale PerspectiveMargaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale explores a dystopian world where women’s bodies are strictly controlled under an authoritarian regime, drawing unsettling parallels to real-world restrictions on reproductive rights. Her themes resonate strongly in light of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which has led to abortion bans across the United States, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities.…
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Handcuffs and Deportation: The US-India Immigration Controversy
Read more: Handcuffs and Deportation: The US-India Immigration ControversyOn February 5, 2025 a US C17 military aircraft with 104 Indian nationals, who were illegal immigrants, landed in Amritsar. Amongst the deportees were 19 women and 13 minors. It is likely that 487 Indian nationals are to be deported from the US soon. India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri in a press conference, on February 7,…
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Witness Protection in India: Recent Initiatives by the Government and the Impact of New Criminal Laws
Read more: Witness Protection in India: Recent Initiatives by the Government and the Impact of New Criminal LawsThe role of witnesses in criminal trials is indispensable in ensuring the administration and efficacy of the criminal justice system. However, the Government of India and investigating agencies have sometimes fallen short in providing adequate protection to witnesses against the frequent threats, intimidation and coercion which they face. In this article, we examine how this…
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The Perils and Promises of One Nation, One Election
Read more: The Perils and Promises of One Nation, One Election‘One Nation, One Election’ (ONOE) has become a hotly debated issue of contemporary Indian politics and governance and the proponents of this idea have assumed that this will be a revolution in the functioning of public policies while the opponents are quite wary of the consequences of this policy on the structure of India’s political…
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