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Caste, Music, and Poetry: Expressing Dissent and Challenging Institutionalized Casteism Throughout India
Read more: Caste, Music, and Poetry: Expressing Dissent and Challenging Institutionalized Casteism Throughout IndiaThis article explores the role of music and poetry as mediums for dissent against caste-based injustices in India, focusing on Kabir Kala Manch’s activism. It also analyzes the film ‘Court,’ highlighting how it critiques the Indian legal system and caste hierarchy through the trial of a Dalit poet-activist. This dual examination underscores the power of…
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Powering India’s Future: How the Energy Sector is Meeting Global Commitments
Read more: Powering India’s Future: How the Energy Sector is Meeting Global CommitmentsIndia presented five core aspects of climate action, Panchamrit, including reaching a non-fossil energy capacity of 500 GW and achieving 50% of energy needs from renewables by 2030. They aim to reduce one billion tonnes of global carbon emissions by 2030, lower carbon intensity by 45% from 2005 levels, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070.…
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Queer ‘enlightenment’ in Indian society: Is current media representation enough?
Read more: Queer ‘enlightenment’ in Indian society: Is current media representation enough?The queer movement in India has gathered steam over the last decade, and made great strides in fighting for the recognition of queer people and to grant them rights; however, a hurdle they face is the lack of awareness amongst society and an unwillingness to accept them. Through popular culture in India, especially mainstream Bollywood…
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Understanding No-Confidence Motions: Holding Governments Accountable and Shaping Political Destinies
Read more: Understanding No-Confidence Motions: Holding Governments Accountable and Shaping Political DestiniesOn 26 July 2023, the Lok Sabha witnessed a significant political upheaval as the opposition parties united to raise a momentous no-confidence motion against the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. This event exemplified the enduring importance of no-confidence motions in parliamentary systems and their potential repercussions on the nation’s governance.…
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Women Empowerment through Microfinance Schemes: A critique
Read more: Women Empowerment through Microfinance Schemes: A critiqueThe article assesses the various microfinance schemes introduced in South Asian and African countries for women to gauge the current outlook on women empowerment in that region. The article establishes that the provision of credit alone is not sufficient to enable women to make independent decisions regarding their financial and social trajectory.
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Electrifying India’s Roadmap: Unlocking the Potential of Lithium in Electric Vehicles
Read more: Electrifying India’s Roadmap: Unlocking the Potential of Lithium in Electric VehiclesWith improvements in battery technology, an expanding network of infrastructure for charging vehicles, and rising consumer demand, EVs are now a practical choice for many drivers worldwide. India is the third-largest vehicle market in the world, with a 7.1% GDP share. Anticipating a world dominated by electric vehicles, material scientists are working on two big…
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The Doctrine Of Separation Of Powers: Not the Best Course of Action for India?
Read more: The Doctrine Of Separation Of Powers: Not the Best Course of Action for India?The principles of democracy and freedom are ones that are inherently mentioned in the preamble of the Constitution. The makers of the Constitution had enforced a duty on the three organs of the government to uphold the same and to institute change in the society in parallel with societal needs. Throughout the course of this…
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State of the States: Bulletin (July 22-August 3, 2023)
Read more: State of the States: Bulletin (July 22-August 3, 2023)This is the second bi-weekly bulletin for the period from July 21- August 2, 2023.
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Turkey: Between the Military and the Mosque
Read more: Turkey: Between the Military and the MosqueTurkey is a nation that is currently split between two opposing sides and two opposing visions for Turkey one of which wishes for Turkey to be a republic with its eyes set on integration with the West, while the other wishes for a more Islamic nation. The struggle between the two will determine where Turkey…
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Sovereign Control Strengthened in China as New Foreign Policy Emerges
Read more: Sovereign Control Strengthened in China as New Foreign Policy EmergesThis article examines China’s recently enacted Law on Foreign Relations, which came into effect on July 1,2023. The law represents a significant step in President Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power, strengthening his control over foreign policy. It aims to safeguard China’s sovereignty, national security, and development interests since it is part of a larger string…
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Applicability of the Registration Act, 1908 and the Property Act, 1882 with respect to the case of Hafeeza Bibi and Ors. v. Farid (2011)
Read more: Applicability of the Registration Act, 1908 and the Property Act, 1882 with respect to the case of Hafeeza Bibi and Ors. v. Farid (2011)Since 600 A.D., the idea of hiba has been recognised in Islamic jurisprudence. The giving of a gift is the act of transferring property. However, The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 is not relevant under Muslim law; rather, Muslim law itself governs the gift transfer. Muslims have a wide range of property division options under…
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Analyzing the Queer Women Liberation and Dalit and Brahmin Patriarchy Through The Film ‘Geeli Pucchi’
Read more: Analyzing the Queer Women Liberation and Dalit and Brahmin Patriarchy Through The Film ‘Geeli Pucchi’Beginning with a brief explanation of the connections between caste, work, and sexuality, the article draws heavily on the view of a Dalit feminist on the lived experience of caste. As attested by the actor and director in their numerous interviews, it presents the chance to wonder if it is really possible to represent a…
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