Synopsis: The exit of Pratap Bhanu Mehta from Ashoka University has challenged popular assumptions about the space for unregulated intellectual freedom. Introduction Concerns about the future of the academy and the ecosystems that define its routes have risen. The 967 universities and 128 institutions include state, central, deemed and 370 private universities and accommodate around… Continue reading University cannot give up its role as a site of dissent and questioning
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An Anlaysis of SC Ruling on Rohingyas
Synopsis: Supreme court recently ruled against providing protection to Rohingya refugees. It signifies a flawed understanding of the international convention to protect Refugees. Background Recently an application was filed before the supreme court to release the Rohingya refugees. They were detained in a sub-jail in Jammu and were likely to be deported to Myanmar. The… Continue reading An Anlaysis of SC Ruling on Rohingyas
Bringing Down the Western Hegemony on the World Order
Synopsis: Developing countries must unite to meet the challenges of the US-led liberal hegemonic world order Background The US hegemony started after the end of British imperialism in the aftermath of the Suez Crisis (1956). After, six decades-long control over the world order, the authority of the US has started declining. As a result, the… Continue reading Bringing Down the Western Hegemony on the World Order
The Questions Surrounding COVID Vaccine Exports by India
Synopsis: The government should make sure to citizens that the COVID vaccine exports by India are not at the cost of their health. Introduction: Recently Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs stated that India is Exporting vaccines after considering the domestic and international Factors. Further, he also mentions that India will continue… Continue reading The Questions Surrounding COVID Vaccine Exports by India
The US Afghan Strategy Fails to Control Taliban
Synopsis: The US Afghan strategy to pull out the US troops without any settlement leaves the Taliban stronger. Introduction: In 2020, the Trump administration signed a deal with the Taliban to pull off US troops from Afghanistan. Following that, the current President Joe Biden upheld the agreement and agrees to pull off US troops.… Continue reading The US Afghan Strategy Fails to Control Taliban
Need to Enact Siras Act on the Lines of Alan Turing law
Synopsis- Ex-post facto pardon to the convicts of homosexuality will serve justice to them. Alan Turing law is a perfect example in this case. Government should consider enacting Siras Act on the same line. Introduction On September 6, 2018, India’s Supreme Court ruled that consensual homosexual acts would no longer constitute a crime. The historic move reversed… Continue reading Need to Enact Siras Act on the Lines of Alan Turing law
Significance of Lessons from the First COVID Wave
Synopsis: Partial lockdowns again are going to widen economic and social inequalities. Every step towards prevention must consider the Lessons learnt from the first COVID-19 wave in India. Introduction India’s second COVID-19 wave is more contagious than the first. Many States have imposed lockdowns of various scales. However, political rallies, social and religious events are… Continue reading Significance of Lessons from the First COVID Wave
A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021
Synopsis: The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment ordinance 2021 shows a shift from a creditor-centric approach towards a more balanced approach. Under the new approach, both promoters and creditors are incentivized to reach a more acceptable solution. Background: The President has promulgated the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance 2021. It marks a shift from… Continue reading A Balanced Approach Under IBC Amendment Ordinance 2021
Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India
Synopsis: India is considering a proposal to adopt a net-zero emission target. This demands a Phasing out coal use which would pose numerous challenges. Background: The UN has urged wealthy nations to end Phasing Out Coal use by 2030. Similarly, a private member bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in March 2021. The bill aims to… Continue reading Challenges Posed by Phasing Out Coal Use in India
Strategic Autonomy will shape the Emerging global order
Synopsis: The middle powers like Japan, Iran, Turkey, and India are looking forward to strategic autonomy. It will make the emerging global order into a multipolar world instead of a new Cold War type bi-polar world. Background The confrontation between greater powers (The US on one side and the Russia-China axis on the other side)… Continue reading Strategic Autonomy will shape the Emerging global order
