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Kerala’s New Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP)

Context: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently approved the Coastal Zone Management Plans (CZMPs) for...

A Heated Assembly Debate: The Struggle Over Article 370 Restoration in Jammu and Kashmir

A Heated Assembly Debate: The Struggle Over Article 370 Restoration in Jammu and Kashmir

The Struggle Over Restoration of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. On November 7, 2024, a fierce dispute erupted in...

Supreme Court Verdict on Property Rights and Redistribution

Context: The recent Supreme Court verdict emphasises a clear boundary for property rights under Article 39(b) of the Indian Constitution,...

Revitalising India’s Higher Education System

Context: The growing demand for research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) is reshaping the landscape of education.  More...

Subdivision of Quotas

Context: India’s reservation system, established to uplift historically marginalised communities like the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), has...

Urbanisation in India’s Hills: Persistent Challenges and Plausible Pathways 

Context: India’s urbanisation and development are rapidly changing the landscape of its cities. As the country grows economically, particularly within...

India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Australia: Strengthening Ties and Addressing Global Issues

India’s Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s Visit to Australia: Strengthening Ties and Addressing Global Issues

This essay, based on the coverage, in leading Indian newspapers, of India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar’s visit to...

Israel Bans UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees

Context: Recently, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, passed two Bills banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees...

Israel Bans UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees

Context: Recently, Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, passed two Bills banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees...

Rising Election Expenditure

Context: Election expenses have been escalating worldwide, particularly in democracies like India, the U.S., and the U.K. These high costs...

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act: Balancing Education and Minority Rights

The Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Act: Balancing Education and Minority Rights

Based on Krishnadas Rajagopal’s article, “SC Upholds Validity of U.P. Madrasa Act, Also Confirms State’s Regulatory Powers” (The Hindu, November...

Siddhartha Shankar Ray

Context: 14th Death Anniversary of Former Chief Minister and Governor.   About: Siddhartha Shankar Ray was a prominent Indian lawyer, diplomat,...

Tackling India’s Urban Water Crisis

Context: Urban India faces growing challenges in water availability, quality, distribution, and equitable access.  More on News: A widening gap...

Crawling Carbon Trading Scheme

Context: India is expected to unveil a new carbon trading regime that will cover less than one-third of its rapidly...

Climate-Driven Vector-Borne Diseases

Context: Climate change is increasingly being recognised as a significant factor contributing to the rising incidence of dengue fever in...