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Dichotomy Between Environment and Development: Analysis of Char Dham Project Judgement

The tussle between environment and development has been existing since the beginning of industrialisation and will continue to exist. Sustainable development is found to be the middle ground or the binding force between these polarised realms. But what does this principle entails? Has it been carved out well by the judiciary? The article attempts to…
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With New PM Shehbaz Sharif Sworn in, a Look at what Lies Ahead for Pakistan

New Pakistan PM, Shehbaz Sharif’s key priorities will be addressing the country’s economic challenges, keeping a disparate coalition of right-wing and left-leaning parties together and a foreign policy less hostile to the west. While with India, people-to-people ties could get a boost and there is scope for resumption of bilateral trade via the Wagah-Attari land…
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Changing the Marriageable Age for Women: Boon or Bane?

This article aims to look at the various deliberations about the merits and demerits of the new bill introduced to parliament at the recommendation of a 10 member task force, led by Jaya Jaitley, that seeks to increase the marriageable age for women from 18 to 21.
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Just Mercy and the Reality of Wrongful Convictions

Destin Cretton’s Just Mercy is a steadfast journey through the real-life story of a black-man and how he is wrongfully sent to death-row for a murder he didn’t commit. The movie exposes the persistent racial injustice in the criminal justice system in the USA.
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Climate Change is Changing the Way Apples are Being Produced. Here’s How

In terms of the acute risks of imminent climate change, the Himalayan environment is extremely vulnerable. Because of its geology and terrain, the Himalayan ecosystem is rapidly nearing a state of disequilibrium, with visible changes in its resources and environment.
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Health infrastructure of Rural Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is a hilly state in northern India and because of its physiography, it creates a barrier to health service diffusion and accessibility. Despite performing admirably, the state nevertheless has healthcare difficulties such as a lack of medical personnel and inadequate infrastructure. This article compares the state’s rural health infrastructure to those of other…
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China’s Economic Slowdown and the Likely Impact on its Foreign Policy

China’s economy has witnessed a slowdown due to a number of reasons – stringent lockdowns to prevent the spread of covid19, some of Xi Jinping’s tough measures pertaining to sectors such as real estate. In recent weeks, there is a realisation that China needs a course correction and senior officials have made statements in this…
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Bridging the Covid-19 Amplified Gender Digital Divide

Gender discrimination against women in the digital ecosystem has had many harmful ramifications, further amplified due to COVID. This article explores the causes and consequences of this divide and, most importantly, the solutions to bridge it through effective policies and measures to empower women both economically and socially.
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Conflicting Ideas and Contested Geographies: The Role of History in Explaining the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

This article takes a historical view of the Russian-Ukraine conflict to understand the idea of nationality, sovereignty, shared geographies. In doing so, it tries to make sense of the ongoing conflict to argue how history plays a dominant role in this conflict.
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Relooking the Altruistic Model of The Surrogacy Bill, 2020

As the current Surrogacy Bill of 2020 rests on an Altruistic Model and completely bans Commercial Surrogacy, this article converges various feminists opinion and legal cases to examine the current model exploring the possibility of making the practice commercial.
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India’s Stance on Ukraine: Will it Impact Quad?

This article examines how India’s stance vis-à-vis Russia, on the Ukraine crisis has been different from other Quad members. While the US has not publicly criticised India it remains to be seen as to how New Delhi’s decision to not criticize Russia and purchase oil will impact the New Delhi-Washington relationship.
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THE PLIGHT OF THE POOR IN NARELA: A LOOK AT FOOD, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCARE

While the government schemes and provisions to uplift the urban poor have been highly appreciated, especially during the pandemic, its infrequent and uneven benefits are testimony to the fact that there is much more that still needs to be done.
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