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Arbitrability of Intellectual Property Matters in India: The Conundrum
Read more: Arbitrability of Intellectual Property Matters in India: The ConundrumThis piece is Part 2 of a two-part post on the arbitrability of Intellectual property disputes. This piece discusses the statutory provisions related to the arbitrability of matters in India and continues to provide a chronological analysis of the current judicial stance on the arbitrability of Intellectual property disputes in India. It then offers a…
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Arbitrability of Intellectual Property Disputes: The Necessity
Read more: Arbitrability of Intellectual Property Disputes: The NecessityThis piece is Part 1 of a two-part post on the arbitrability of Intellectual property disputes. The piece essentially will talk about arbitration as a tool with a focus on its advantages as a dispute settlement mechanism. Through these advantages a narrative is drawn to ascertain why arbitration as a tool might be helpful to…
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State and Sexuality: The Case of Mumbai Bar Dancers
Read more: State and Sexuality: The Case of Mumbai Bar DancersThis article explores the controversial ban on bar dancing in Maharashtra and the State imposing arbitrary standards of vulgarity and obscenity. The ban, initially imposed in 2005 saw a long legal struggle between the State and the Judiciary with the bar dancers stuck in the middle of the struggle. Finally, in 2016, the Supreme Court…
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Exploring the Riches of Renaissance Literature: Humanism, Imagination, and Art
Read more: Exploring the Riches of Renaissance Literature: Humanism, Imagination, and ArtThe Renaissance was a time of great cultural and artistic growth in Europe, and literature played a significant role in this period. Renaissance writers and poets sought to explore new themes, ideas, and forms of expression, resulting in a diverse and rich body of work. Humanism, imagination, and art were key features of Renaissance literature,…
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A Historical Deep-Dive and Cultural Analysis of the Festival de Cannes
Read more: A Historical Deep-Dive and Cultural Analysis of the Festival de CannesThe Festival de Cannes, established in 1946, is a revered film festival that has become a symbol of prestige and artistic excellence. This article explores the festival’s evolution, cultural significance, and enduring impact on the film industry and beyond. Cannes serves as a platform for artistic expression, a catalyst for the careers of filmmakers and…
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Screening of Reality: Analysing the Iranian Revolution’s Impact on Cinema in Iran
Read more: Screening of Reality: Analysing the Iranian Revolution’s Impact on Cinema in IranThe Islamic Republic of Iran is seen as one of the most conservative regimes in the world, often adopting extreme measures to ensure its rule remains stable in the country. One way to see the change the regime brought into the lives of ordinary Iranians is through cinema. Not only has it served as a…
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The Khmer Rouge Regime – A ‘Cultural’ Revolution?
Read more: The Khmer Rouge Regime – A ‘Cultural’ Revolution?The Khmer Rouge was a communist regime that was in power in Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. In just four years, the regime had ended up killing a quarter of Cambodia’s population in its pursuit of remaking a suitable society ‘free of the vestiges of the past.’ Headed by Pol Pot, the country saw everything…
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Gender Gap In Financial Decision -Making Policy
Read more: Gender Gap In Financial Decision -Making PolicyThis article aims at reviewing that though women do face problems in financial decision-making and lack of financial security in various stages of life, they are not always because of a lack of financial knowledge but sometimes the policy framework and the household environment as well as perspectives.
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Parental Leave Policies and Gender Neutrality around the World
Read more: Parental Leave Policies and Gender Neutrality around the WorldParental leave policies including maternity or paternity leaves are not gender-neutral worldwide. The provisions of each country on parental leaves depend on several factors including length, income replacement rate, and the number of days for which the leave is compulsory. This article studies data from the 16th International Review of Leave Policies and Related Research…
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National Logistics Policy of India
Read more: National Logistics Policy of IndiaThe introduction of India’s National Logistics Policy seeks to establish a single point of contact for all logistics-related and trade facilitation-related issues. The goal of the policy is to update India’s logistics system and lower it. It is currently one of the highest expenses in the world. The policy calls for steps to improve infrastructure,…
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Through Contract Law’s Labyrinth
Read more: Through Contract Law’s LabyrinthLabels such as “offer” and “acceptance” have become central to contract law, but their use as first principles for adjudication and understanding cases can be problematic. This article argues that the application of such labels is a ruse, with courts first determining reasonable thresholds in a locality and then applying these labels to the aftermath…
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The Crisis in Pakistan: Democratic State Structure Versus The Military
Read more: The Crisis in Pakistan: Democratic State Structure Versus The Militaryakistan is facing a crisis. It sees constant energy cuts, a budget deficit, the ever growing need for loan bailouts, political instability and terror financing on its western border. for As the country faces one of its biggest security crises ever, it becomes increasingly more important to understand the history and the future prospects of…
