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Organic farming- The foundation for environmental abundance.

The article explores the evolution of India's agricultural practices, focusing on the Green Revolution and its long-term impacts, such as soil degradation and groundwater depletion. It highlights the shift toward sustainable agriculture, particularly organic farming, as a response to these challenges. The piece underscores India's leadership in organic farming, using Sikkim's transition to an organic…
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Restorative Justice Approaches in Sexual Offense Cases: Potential and Pitfalls

Legislation on sexual offences is designed to address and mitigate crimes such as rape, sexual assault, and harassment, ensuring that victims receive justice and perpetrators are held accountable. This article examines the effectiveness of these laws in achieving procedural justice for victims and in assessing how well current legislation aligns with the principles of procedural…
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Changing Immigration Policies of the West and Impact on Indian Students

The issue of migration needs to be dealt with nuance and in a pragmatic manner and not paranoia. There are long term and short-term solutions. In the short run, youth migrating from Punjab as well as other states need to harness education and work opportunities in European nations as well as Non-Western countries.The focus should…
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Political Ecology in Climate Change and India’s climate diplomacy

Climate change is not only restricted to environmental issues but is also deeply intertwined with the polity and economics of countries. India, as the voice of the global South has been an assertive player in the tense dynamics of navigating the complex solutions to global warming, remarkably showcasing in the last COP meeting in the…
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Legal Reforms in Disarray: Analysing the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act and Its Democratic Implications

Abstract- This essay breaks down recent legislative metamorphoses in India’s criminal justice landscape through the enactment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Act, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The expedited legislative process, suspension of dissenting voices, and the assimilation of anti-terrorism provisions in the BNS that mirror the UAPA elicit apprehensions as to…
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Why The Gates To Ram Rajya Were Truly Unlocked

‘Taala khulwa do’, the three words that dictated Indian politics for the next four decades inked a new chapter of vote bank politics, creating a new kind of dance India undertook with democracy. The true beauty of the phrase lies not solely in the gravitas it carried, but also in the fact that it was uttered…
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The Veiled Women; Portrayal of Muslim Women In Hindi Cinema

The Hindi Film Industry in its cinematic representation of the Muslim community often plants the seeds of distrust and division that often paint Muslims as “the other”. This essay particularly embarks on a journey to peel the layers of Muslim Women characters and confront these problematic portrayals that not only shape perceptions but also reinforce…
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Assessing the Revisions to the Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Implications for Public Health and Welfare

The Ayushman Bharat Scheme was inaugurated in 2018, to confront the mounting health challenges that were facing the people of India. The scheme sought to extend substantial health insurance coverage to over 40% of the population while concurrently enhancing healthcare infrastructure through the establishment of additional health and wellness centres. Subsequent to its launch, the scheme has…
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CBDC: Pragmatic or Problematic?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is at a crossroads in India’s financial growth, pondering the incorporation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) into its monetary inventory. The article examines the positioning and likely adoption of CBDC notably in the context of the extremely successful Unified Payments Interface (UPI). As UPI redefines electronic payments,…
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Complications With The Three New Bills

The anticipated introduction of three new bills in India, aimed at reforming the criminal justice system, has sparked a vigorous debate. Advocating for reform is crucial, but upon closer examination, certain drawbacks become apparent. Modifications to evidence standards present risks of privacy invasion and manipulation, and decriminalised offences raise worries about the impact on society.…
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Beyond the Binary: Navigating Transgender Representation in Media

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The Storm in East Asia Gave Birth to Bangladesh

By Dheemant Anil Abstract The birth of Bangladesh can be considered the first time a climatic event led to the birth of the nation. It is therefore important for us to study the lead up to the Bangladeshi War of Liberation, as it gives us vital lessons as to how climate can play a role…
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