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The Evolution of the Domestic Violence Act

The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005 is one of the most comprehensive legislations aimed at protecting women from all forms of violence. However, the path to achieving this milestone victory in women’s rights was a treacherous one. This article traces the journey of the Parliament of India over nearly 50 years through…
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Freedom of Information: a Human Right

Right to information (RTI) has emerged as an important idea in the modern understanding of democracy. India adopted its RTI act in 2005, after its long struggle through the corridors of the parliament. In this article, we try to trace the history and various dimensions of the Right to Information act in India while placing…
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How America’s Relaxed Gun Laws are Fueling its Immigration Crisis

For decades now, successive US Presidents have tried to solve the southern border immigration crisis and have failed repeatedly. While they may be tackling the consequences of the problem, they are not analysing the grassroots question – why are so many immigrants landing up at the southern border? This article answers this question by analysing…
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Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster

On March 11, 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, sending shockwaves in Japan and around the world. In all, 19,729 people (with 2559 still missing) died due to Earthquake and Tsunami. The nuclear disaster had a significant environmental impact and far-reaching implications for the Japanese economy and energy…
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Lessons For India From The Ukraine Conflict

This essay examines key lessons from the Russia-Ukraine war that are relevant to India’s military strategy. This highlights the need for India to maintain its defence independence while also highlighting the ongoing significance of conventional warfare. A thorough, flexible plan is shaped for India’s changing security requirements by highlighting the critical role of sophisticated artillery,…
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Sustainable Funding for the Future: The Role of Green Financing

India ranked third in the world for greenhouse gas emissions in 2021, behind the United States and China, with approximately 3.9 billion CO2 equivalent tonnes. However, the country’s GHG emissions per capita were only 2.8 CO2 equivalent tonnes, compared to a global average of 6.9 and 17.5 in the US. India, one of the biggest…
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Green Credit Programme: Fuelling Sustainability on G20 Agenda

Time and again India has experimented with energy-saving techniques and is now getting involved in the trading of carbon credits as it develops its domestic carbon market. India has stood up to the plate by creating the innovative Green Credit Programme at a time when environmental awareness is no longer just a trend but a…
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Trade Wars Under the Guise of Green Development

Green trade forms an important component of Sustainable Development. However, in the recent past, the developed world has been implementing many unilateral trade protectionist policies under the guise of promoting “green growth”.The motive behind such policies is to provide a competitive advantage to domestic manufacturers over their global counterparts. Such policies then take the shape…
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Forging Equitable Societies through Sustainable Development

In an era marked by unparalleled challenges and opportunities, the essence of sustainable development stands as a linchpin for shaping a just and equitable global future. This article delves into the imperative role of sustainability and tries to make a compelling case for it through Environmental, Economic and Social policy making perspectives.
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Absence of Women in Leadership Roles: Reinforcement of Gender Norms at Higher Levels and its Implications

The article scrutinizes the subject of women’s participation and position in the IT Sector in India. It argues for structural changes in the sector through an analysis of Japan’s ‘womenomics’ policies and their subsequent failure due to the widespread gender inequality present in all the realms- public and private, professional and personal, workplace and household.…
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Eco Showers: A Catalyst for Water Conservation

Showering is one of the leading water-consuming activities at home which can cause something called “habitual water waste”, a term coined for the water that drains away unused each time during showers. This collectively comprises 20% water loss in any household. Generally, the authorities and other environmentalists suggest taking fewer showers to combat climate change.…
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Powering India’s Future: How the Energy Sector is Meeting Global Commitments

India 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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