Human cultures evolved through a continuous exchange of ideas, belief, habits, and forms. Dressing habits in particular constitute a fertile plain in which this exchange takes place. The traditional attire evolved over centuries, reflecting religion, ethnicity, geography, cultures, climates as well as communities in India. This essay paints a picture of clothing during the colonial […]
‘The purpose of religion is to explain the origin of the world. The purpose of Dhamma is to reconstruct the world.’ (Ambedkar, 1987: 322) With these words Dr. B. R. Ambedkar interpreted Buddhism as a world transforming religion. During the end of the Upanishad period, the Uttarapatra (north highway) was made. Linking the fertile lands […]
Comparing and contrasting the political history of Myanmar and Indonesia since their independence reveals a tale of two Southeast Asian nations with divergent paths but shared themes of struggle, dictatorship, reform, and democratization. Independence & Immediate after: Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1948. The immediate post-independence period was […]
Rising infertility rates might not seem to be incongruous with a world trying to grapple with an ever-increasing population. However, several estimates round the globe, including that of WHO, indicate that infertility is indeed a serious health issue affecting almost 17%of the world’s adult population. Hence several interventions like surrogacy and ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) […]
In the 21st century, semiconductors have become the building blocks of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to advanced military systems. As these tiny chips grow increasingly crucial to national security and economic prosperity, a new form of diplomacy has emerged – semiconductor diplomacy. The recent global chip shortage, affecting over 169 countries, has underscored […]
After the end of the Cold War, the liberal world order was erected by the sole superpower USA around the core tenets of economic interdependence and democratic peace — the two pillars of the liberal international order. The primary architect of this order wanted to spread their domestic ideology of democracy and international institutional membership […]
In May 2024, India signed a 10-year agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran to manage the strategically located Iranian port of Chabahar, which is the first overseas port an Indian company is managing, aimed at facilitating expanded trade with Central Asia. This long-term agreement is critical to India’s economic and geopolitical strategy for Central […]
BACKGROUND: Since the February 2021 coup, there has been widespread resistance and unrest in Myanmar resulting in brutal crackdown and cycle of violence, orchestrated by the Military Junta. The clashes between Ethnic Armed Organisations (EAOs) and the Tatmadaw too have intensified significantly. Numerous EAOs, which have long sought greater autonomy, have either renewed hostilities or […]
After securing an absolute majority in two successive elections, even crossing the 300 mark in 2019, the BJP was anticipating a crushing defeat of its opposition this time too. But by the end of 4th June, It was clear that BJP alone would not secure the absolute majority and had to rely on the pre-poll […]
The principle of ‘Bail is the rule and Jail is an exception’ was established by the Supreme Court in its landmark judgment in 1977. The recent series of arrests by the ED and followed by the indefinite custody of the accused has made ‘Jail as the rule’. But what really has pushed the judiciary to […]
