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The Hidden Trailblazer of Indian Football
Read more: The Hidden Trailblazer of Indian FootballBy – Sujal Bamal Preface For as long as I have known her, she has remained a bright light of joy and exuberance, illuminating everything that she sees and filling people up with hope and peace. Despite her struggles throughout her life, she has said that the driving forces fueling her actions are kindness and…
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It’s a Woman’s World: Catherine the Great and the Paradox of Rule
Read more: It’s a Woman’s World: Catherine the Great and the Paradox of RuleBy – Aditi Lazarus Abstract Catherine the Great’s reign (1762–1796) was marked by significant political, social, and cultural transformations in Russia. Ascending the throne through a coup, she implemented reforms inspired by Enlightenment ideals, modernized governance, and expanded Russia’s territorial influence. While her rule balanced progressive reforms with political pragmatism, it also reflected the contradictions…
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Walking the Tightrope: India’s Strategic Engagement with the Taliban amid a Women’s Rights Dilemma
Read more: Walking the Tightrope: India’s Strategic Engagement with the Taliban amid a Women’s Rights DilemmaBy Vaidehi Sharma Abstract The recent meeting between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, on January 8 has set the stage for active high-level engagement between India and the Taliban. However, the meeting comes at a time when the Taliban is continuing its brutal crackdown on women’s rights. This…
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FROM SACROSANCT TO SHUNNED: LEGAL PERSPECTIVES ON HIJRAS
Read more: FROM SACROSANCT TO SHUNNED: LEGAL PERSPECTIVES ON HIJRASBy : Gauri Yadav Abstract: Hijras, once revered, were systematically marginalised under colonial rule through laws like the Criminal Tribes Act of 1871 and Section 377 IPC, which criminalised their identities and livelihoods. While NALSA v. UOI (2014) marked legal progress, the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, continues to echo colonial biases, prioritising…
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Indo-US Ties in the Trump Era: Strained Relations or Economic Realignment?
Read more: Indo-US Ties in the Trump Era: Strained Relations or Economic Realignment?By : Purvi Agarwal Abstract This article is set to provide and substantiate a perspective on the America First Policy following the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the President of the United States of America. The United States has withdrawn from many multilateral organisations and agreements, thereby causing a lot of unease and instability in…
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Geopolitics and Soft Power Through Underwater Cultural Heritage: The Battle Over Maritime History
Read more: Geopolitics and Soft Power Through Underwater Cultural Heritage: The Battle Over Maritime HistoryBy : Purvi Agarwal Abstract Underwater Cultural Heritage is a relatively less explored part of the maritime domain and does not occupy the space in international discourse that it deserves. This article seeks to understand and define Underwater Cultural Heritage(UCH) and how it is entangled in international disputes, legal battles, and economic interests, highlighting its…
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The Resurgent Silk Road: How China Uses Culture for Hegemony
Read more: The Resurgent Silk Road: How China Uses Culture for HegemonyBy : Shivali Yadav Abstract Culture and heritage possess an intrinsic capacity not only to mirror societal values but also to actively shape our understanding of them. China has been harnessing and manipulating its culture to suit the narrative they are showing on the global stage. By analysing Beijing’s strategy to invoke the history of…
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Patenting Women’s Health Products: Ethics, Access, and the Innovation Divide
Read more: Patenting Women’s Health Products: Ethics, Access, and the Innovation DivideBy : Meghana Narayanan Abstract: This article explores how the commodification of women’s health products, driven by patent protections, restricts access to essential hygiene and medical innovations. Patents, as social instruments, shape public perception and the quality of women’s health products, often facing limited resistance due to the dismissal of women’s pain and needs. However,…
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India’s Greying Hair – An Analysis of India’s Demographic Shift
Read more: India’s Greying Hair – An Analysis of India’s Demographic ShiftBy – Anubhi Srivastava Abstract India is undergoing a major demographic shift, with its elderly population expected to grow from 140 million to over 319 million by 2050. Unlike aging trends in developed nations, India faces distinct challenges due to its weak social security system, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, and a large informal workforce lacking pension…
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Rethinking India’s Defence Budget Allocation : Strategic Priorities in the Post-Budget Landscape
Read more: Rethinking India’s Defence Budget Allocation : Strategic Priorities in the Post-Budget LandscapeBy : Vansh Vijay Aggarwal Introduction India’s defence budget for 2024-25 reflects a strategic push toward modernization, self-reliance, and enhanced military preparedness. With an allocation of ₹6.21 lakh crore (approx. $75 billion), the budget sees a 4.72% increase from the previous year, emphasizing capital acquisitions, domestic defence production, and infrastructure development. While a significant portion…
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Forgotten Voices: Women in World War II
Read more: Forgotten Voices: Women in World War IIBy : Poorvanshi Tyagi Abstract War history for many, has been one of chronologically arranged vertically occurring events. This narrative leads to an erasure of war perspectives of marginalised subaltern racial and gender groups. Women, for instance, shouldered war turmoil alongside men, partaking in war effort in several ways. However, female experiences in war are…

