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REFORMING OR REPEATING? THE INTENDED OR UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF INDIA’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMS
Read more: REFORMING OR REPEATING? THE INTENDED OR UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES OF INDIA’S CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMSThe overhaul of India’s criminal justice system through the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam has been criticized for failing to achieve ‘decoloniality’. Despite claims of indigenization and democratization of the criminal justice system, these new laws either retain most of colonial-era provisions or make them more terrorizing…
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The prospects of Artificial intelligence in addressing Environmental issues and the possibility of Digital Public Infrastructure inputs
Read more: The prospects of Artificial intelligence in addressing Environmental issues and the possibility of Digital Public Infrastructure inputsRegardless of its limitations, researchers and practitioners have been exploring the idea of artificial intelligence in approaching global issues, the most noticeable of which is addressing environmental issues. Similarly, leveraging cutting-edge AI and automation technologies, the concept of digital public infrastructure and smart cities is a plausible mechanism to navigate environmental and climatic change. This…
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Reconceptualizing the ‘Blonde Girl’ Archetype: Analyzing the Subversion of Traditional Gender Roles in Legally Blonde
Read more: Reconceptualizing the ‘Blonde Girl’ Archetype: Analyzing the Subversion of Traditional Gender Roles in Legally BlondeAbstract This paper explores the subversion of the “blonde girl” archetype in the film Legally Blonde and its broader impact on the representation of women in media. In the past, the stereotype of the “blonde girl” has perpetuated negative gender stereotypes by portraying blonde women as shallow and intellectually inferior. The main character in Legally…
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A Life in search of his Mother : M.F Husain’s ‘Mother Teresa’
Read more: A Life in search of his Mother : M.F Husain’s ‘Mother Teresa’“A head”, said Picasso, “is a matter of eyes, nose, mouth, which can be distributed in any way you like”. An image; a head, as his idol put it, with eyes, nose, mouth, distributed in a manner so he might just remember. For the most part of his life, every female figure that M.F Husain…
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Breaking Free: The Evolving Portrayal of Women in Malayalam Cinema
Read more: Breaking Free: The Evolving Portrayal of Women in Malayalam CinemaThis paper explores the evolution of the portrayal of women in Malayalam cinema. In the past, there have been a lot of movies that had problematic representations of women as submissive and domesticated who were just present to support the heroes. Films like Njangal Santhushtaranu, Vesham, Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal, and Veruthe Oru Bharya, glorify the…
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Organic farming- The foundation for environmental abundance.
Read more: Organic farming- The foundation for environmental abundance.The article explores the evolution of India's agricultural practices, focusing on the Green Revolution and its long-term impacts, such as soil degradation and groundwater depletion. It highlights the shift toward sustainable agriculture, particularly organic farming, as a response to these challenges. The piece underscores India's leadership in organic farming, using Sikkim's transition to an organic…
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Restorative Justice Approaches in Sexual Offense Cases: Potential and Pitfalls
Read more: Restorative Justice Approaches in Sexual Offense Cases: Potential and PitfallsLegislation on sexual offences is designed to address and mitigate crimes such as rape, sexual assault, and harassment, ensuring that victims receive justice and perpetrators are held accountable. This article examines the effectiveness of these laws in achieving procedural justice for victims and in assessing how well current legislation aligns with the principles of procedural…
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From Colonial Repression to Legal Recognition: The Transgender Struggle for Equality and Recognition in India
Read more: From Colonial Repression to Legal Recognition: The Transgender Struggle for Equality and Recognition in IndiaThe journey of a transgender person is a complex one that spans centuries marked by the very means of oppression, resistance, and discrimination with gradual progress embarking on legal recognition and social acceptance, from the British colonizers’ era, where implementation of discriminatory laws to the contemporary landmark case of the NALSA judgement in 2014, the…
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Political Integrity vs. Individual Rights: The Debate on Anti-Defection Laws
Read more: Political Integrity vs. Individual Rights: The Debate on Anti-Defection LawsBy Nethra Katikaneni Abstract The objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive analysis of Anti-Defection laws inIndia, focusing on their historical development, legal framework, and implications fordemocratic governance. Anti-Defection laws were introduced to address the issue of politicaldefections, where elected representatives switch parties, often for personal gain, destabilizinggovernments and undermining the electorate’s mandate.…
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Smart Salvage: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in the Quest for E-Waste Solutions
Read more: Smart Salvage: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence in the Quest for E-Waste SolutionsThe rapid technological advancements of our era have led to an increase in electronic waste (also referred to as ‘e-waste’), posing significant environmental challenges. AI-powered solutions, such as smart sorting systems and robotics, can become useful tools to enhance the efficiency of e-waste segregation and recycling. AI-driven design can aid in creating sustainable electronic products.…
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Changing Immigration Policies of the West and Impact on Indian Students
Read more: Changing Immigration Policies of the West and Impact on Indian StudentsThe issue of migration needs to be dealt with nuance and in a pragmatic manner and not paranoia. There are long term and short-term solutions. In the short run, youth migrating from Punjab as well as other states need to harness education and work opportunities in European nations as well as Non-Western countries.The focus should…
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The European Game Of Balance: The Grass Or Its Growers?
Read more: The European Game Of Balance: The Grass Or Its Growers?A strange dilemma engulfs the European Union (EU) – on one hand, it is required to fulfill the growing demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly policies and on the other, ensure that the overall productivity isn’t hampered. Any eco-friendly policy would comprise adequate restrictions over businesses, people, and their day-to-day operations. Of course, an obvious…
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