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Holiday Season and Stock Market Performance: Examining Patterns and Investor Behaviour

This paper delves into the dynamics of holiday season anomalies in global equity markets, focusing on diverse phenomena such as the Santa Claus rally and the January effect. Utilizing historical data spanning decades, we examine the behaviour of major indexes including the S&P 500, FT30, Nikkei 225, and Nifty 50 during holiday periods. Our analysis…
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Navigating Challenges: Technology in Criminal Trials under BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita)

The newly introduced draft of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which might replace CrPC will substantially change the procedure of Indian criminal trials with the inclusion of technology. The BNSS widely mentions the term “electronic communication” and its uses, starting from the pre-trial stage of an “FIR” to the trial stage of “examination of witness.”…
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Synchronising democracy: Examining the Feasibility and Implications of ‘One Nation One Election’ in India

This article explores the concept of “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) proposed by the Indian government, aiming to synchronise the electoral cycles of the states with that of the Union. While ONOE promises administrative efficiency and financial savings, its implementation requires extensive constitutional amendments, raising concerns about federalism and democratic principles. The government’s justifications for…
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Sync or Sink: India’s Simultaneous Election Conundrum

The main focus of this article is to explore the existing election laws and procedures in India at both the national and state levels with the connection of examining it from the Government’s proposal ‘One Nation, One election’ which has been discussed many times from different bodies such as the Election Commission, The Law Commission…
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Reviewing the Three New Criminal Law Bills Passed and its Implications

This article critically analyses the aspects pertaining to the introduction of the three new bills replacing the existing laws which date back to colonial times and their impact in reforming the criminal justice system. The three newly enacted criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 will…
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Geopolitical Implications of The Biden-Trump Electoral Race

It is tough to ascertain whether world leaders have actually told Biden that they want him to get re-elected. If Donald Trump were to win Trump 2.0 would need to be different from Trump1.0, given the current global economic and geopolitical landscape.
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What He Was Thinking: Musharaf and the Kargil War

The Kargil conflict of 1999 reveals a nexus of political ambition, military strategy, and geopolitical tension, epitomised by General Pervez Musharraf’s calculated manoeuvring to consolidate power in Pakistan. This essay delves into the backdrop of Pakistan’s political turmoil in the 1990s, Musharraf’s clandestine orchestration of the conflict, and the strategic intricacies surrounding the Kargil operation. It explores the enigmatic behaviours of key actors, such as the…
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Building Bridges: Uniting Western and Global South Feminisms for a Stronger Movement

The feminist movement has a long and rich history, fighting for women’s rights and equality globally. Feminism is both a movement and an ideology that tries to mitigate political, economic, societal, and opportunistic differences between the sexes. The movement strives to achieve its goals by diluting gender stereotypes and fighting for educational and professional platforms for women.
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Explore the Wide Spectrum of Feminist Thought

Feminism is not just a definition but a socio-political movement. It has evolved with time as it encompasses diverse ideologies, with the idea of establishing gender equality and dismantling oppressive structures. There is one extreme of the spectrum which has liberal feminism while at the other end lies radical feminism and somewhere in the middle lies intersectional feminism, black…
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Legal Reforms in Disarray: Analysing the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act and Its Democratic Implications

Abstract- This essay breaks down recent legislative metamorphoses in India’s criminal justice landscape through the enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The expedited legislative process, suspension of dissenting voices, and the assimilation of anti-terrorism provisions in the BNS that mirror the UAPA elicit apprehensions as to…
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Sustainable Growth Through a Sociological Lens

Sustainability, an environmentally driven concept, has become a driving force all around the globe to delay the effects of climate change. In an attempt to make economies “green”, there has been a disproportionate overload on the “environmental” pillar of sustainability to others pillars, especially the social pillar of sustainability. The correlation among all pillars to…
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Delving into The Significance of Energy Poverty, Accessibility and Affordability of Energy Transition Through the Global South

Energy poverty, defined as the lack of access to modern energy services in certain sections of society, can lead to disruptions in production and general development. Certain below-par energy sources may even lead to poor quality and productivity, illness and a risk of asphyxiation from pollution, Therefore, the transition to clean and green energy sources…
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