Author: centreforneweconomicstudies

In matrilineal societies, the property is inherited by women and the lineage is traced through their name unlike the pervasive patriarchal societies. But the nature of this structure has been questioned by various feminists, researchers and some men of these societies. This article attempts to analyze their contentions by discussing the gender relations and practices…

1971 is the year which immediately crosses our minds when we talk about the influx of refugees from Bangladesh. However, a considerable number of them came to India even before the independence movement in East-Pakistan started. They were resettled in not just West Bengal, but also in other states like Uttar Pradesh owing to land…

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As the most recent G20 summit on climate goals ended inconclusively, energy consumption, more specifically coal consumption, has captured the current discourse. India and China have declined to sign for a coal phase-out. Ashika discusses the possible reasons behind this decision along with the barriers which India and China face, as opposed to developed countries,…

There have been multiple claims of ownership over celestial bodies in the last hundreds of years. However, none of these individuals were able to do so successfully. There have also been multiple instances of private individuals trying to sell properties on the moon and other celestial bodies. As per the provisions in the Outer Space…

For eons, commercial Surrogacy has been a highly contested subject in the realm of rights and justice. Feminist over the years, have waged wars, launched exhaustive campaigns and have time and again asserted that that the state should not interfere into a woman’s will to participate in surrogacy. The author, Sravishtha endeavours to discuss how…

This article is a playful reflection of the key themes of the book. It also brings out the contemporary applications of the said concepts. Further, it offers a critical examination and, lastly, points out the intended readership.

There have been various multilateral regimes in the past that strived to offer notable avenues for tackling climate breakdown. Understanding, and getting to the bottom of the complex challenges climate change puts forth in terms of individual, public and private fields, all the while coming up with an all-inclusive solution that makes sense for all…

26th November 1949 is a landmark date in Indian history. In this year, India adopted its Constitution even though it gained freedom from the British Raj in 1947. The Constitution is not just a document, it is an important founding stone that not just takes the citizens but also is a huge sign of prosperity…

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative has been lauded for its scale as much as it has been subjected to harsh criticism surrounding the theory that it is part of an elaborate plan to gain a strategic advantage over developing countries by trapping them in unsustainable debt. This article examines the cases for and against the…

To Adivasi community development includes, but is not restricted to, the protection of natural resources and land and the provision of basic rights and necessities to all human beings. They believe that this is not included in the definition of development today, where industrialization and urbanization seems to be the main catalyst. Their voices are…