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Reforming Waqf Governance: Striking a Balance Between Faith and Fairness
Read more: Reforming Waqf Governance: Striking a Balance Between Faith and Fairness“Public policy is not about choosing between right and wrong but about navigating between competing rights.”
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Sikh community in India and overseas: Standing by the vulnerable during crisis situations
Read more: Sikh community in India and overseas: Standing by the vulnerable during crisis situationsLike any other religious group, the Sikhs are not a monolith in terms of political views – either in India or overseas. There are individuals with varying views on social and political issues and political affiliations. In India and other parts of the world, where Sikhs are active in politics, their participation is not restricted…
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From Enlightenment To Colonialism: A Look At India’s Lost History
Read more: From Enlightenment To Colonialism: A Look At India’s Lost HistoryBy – Poorvanshi Tyagi Abstract Colonialism in India, among other things, resulted in the loss of Indian knowledge and culture. British imagination of India arose as a product of philosophical developments stirring in Europe during the Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries. With the embarkation of the civilising mission, came knowledge production and modification…
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How Queerness Is Authentically Indian
Read more: How Queerness Is Authentically IndianBy – Apoorva Lakshmi Kaipa Abstract This article will explore the vibrant and longstanding presence of LGBTQ+ identities within Indian culture, one that predates colonial influence and religious orthodoxy. This article examines sacred texts and traditional practices that reveal India’s historical acceptance of diverse gender identities and sexualities, while tracing how colonial influence distorted these…
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Baisakhi Bonhomie: Soft Power linkages between Punjabs
Read more: Baisakhi Bonhomie: Soft Power linkages between PunjabsBy Prof. Tridivesh Singh Maini Introduction The Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province Maryam Nawaz in a message on the festival of Baisakhi said, “Baisakhi is a beautiful cultural festival of Punjab. The wheat harvest heralds the message of joys of ‘Baisakhi’ festivity. The Baisakhi festival pays back the fruit of the labour of hardworking farmer”.…
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Is Sagarmala Project India’s Maritime Revolution for Global Dominance
Read more: Is Sagarmala Project India’s Maritime Revolution for Global DominanceBy Vansh Aggarwal Introduction: The Sagarmala Programme, launched by the Government of India in 2015, is a comprehensive initiative designed to harness the country’s extensive maritime resources for economic development. With a coastline spanning 7,517 kilometers and 14,500 kilometers of potentially navigable waterways, India is strategically positioned along key international maritime trade routes. Sagarmala aims…
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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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Waqf in Crisis? Mismanagement, Encroachment, and the Battle for Control
Read more: Waqf in Crisis? Mismanagement, Encroachment, and the Battle for ControlBy : Yasir Saeed Alvi Abstract This article explores the multifaceted crisis surrounding waqf properties in India, focusing on issues of mismanagement, encroachment, and contentious state interventions. It examines the historical and legal framework of waqf as a perpetual charitable endowment, its relevance as a tool for social justice, and the unique inalienability that safeguards…
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The Fall of Triple Talaq: A Legal Victory?
Read more: The Fall of Triple Talaq: A Legal Victory?The year 2017 witnessed a pivotal landmark in the legal- and social struggles- of Muslim women’s rights through the Shayara Bano v. Union of India case which led to the abolition of talaq-e-bid’ah (triple talaq) in the nation. This article looks closely at the monumental case’s background, Shayara Bano’s petition along with the Supreme Court’s…
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The New Income Tax Structure: Relief or a Mere Adjustment?
Read more: The New Income Tax Structure: Relief or a Mere Adjustment?The Union Budget 2025-26 introduced revisions to the personal income tax structure, raising the tax-free income threshold to ₹12 lakh, with an effective exemption of ₹12.75 lakh for salaried individuals. While positioned as a relief measure for the middle class, this adjustment fails to address deeper economic challenges. Wage growth remains stagnant despite rising living…
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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code: Understanding its Implications for Women’s Rights and Inclusive Gender Justice
Read more: Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code: Understanding its Implications for Women’s Rights and Inclusive Gender JusticeBy : Vaidehi Sharma Abstract Uttarakhand implemented the much-controversial Uniform Civil Code on January 27, 2025. Facing criticism for formulating a ‘Hindu Code’ that allegedly targets religious minorities, the ruling party of Uttarakhand has hailed the Code as an important step towards women empowerment. This article aims to critically analyse such claims about the Code.…
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INDO-PERSIAN TIES : THE COMING OF PERSIAN CULTURE IN THE MUGHAL ERA & ITS RELEVANCE IN PRESENT DAY INDIA
Read more: INDO-PERSIAN TIES : THE COMING OF PERSIAN CULTURE IN THE MUGHAL ERA & ITS RELEVANCE IN PRESENT DAY INDIABy : Poorvanshi Tyagi Abstract Persian culture penetrated Indian roots through Persian-Turkic and Afghan rulers of the Ghaznavid and 13th Century Delhi Sultanate eras. It, however, reached its zenith, with the coming of the first Timurid Mongolian prince Babur. Indo-Persian culture as we know it today, owes its relevance largely to Mughal patronage. This article…
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