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Empowering Tribal Communities in India

Context: According to the 2011 Census, India boasts a rich tapestry of tribal communities, with the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population...

Temple Administration in India

Context: As the Supreme Court considers petitions requesting a court-monitored investigation into allegations of ghee adulteration in the laddu prasadam...

Impact of Middle Eastern Conflicts on Global Oil Prices and Supply

This essay, based on S. Dinakar’s article “War and Price” in Business Standard (Oct. 04, 2024), examines how the ongoing...

The Invisible War: Cognitive Warfare and China’s Role

Inspired by Abhishek Kumar Darbey’s September 27, 2024, article titled “China and Cognitive Warfare: An Overview” on the MP-IDSA website,...

Ripple Effect of the Iran-Israel and Hezbollah-Israel Conflicts: Impact on the Middle East and Beyond

This analysis, based on reports from Mint (October 3, 2024), focuses on the conflicts between Iran and Israel and Hezbollah...

Ladakh’s Political Journey and the Path to Autonomy

This essay, inspired by Rangarajan’s article “What Special Status is Ladakh Seeking?” from The Hindu (October 3, 2024), talks about...

Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata (4S) Campaign

Context: The Ministry of Steel, in collaboration with SAIL and the Prithak Foundation, successfully launched the “Swabhav Swachhata, Sanskaar Swachhata...

The Geopolitics of North Korea’s Juche Ideology under Kim Jong-un

Introduction Juche, introduced by Kim Il-sung in 1955 to promote self-reliance and autonomy, shaped North Korea’s post-Cold War nuclear weapons...

‘Digital Arrest’

Context: A fraudster impersonated Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, creating a fake virtual courtroom and documents that closely resembled...

Gender Performativity

Context: Gender performativity, a concept that has greatly shaped gender theory, offers a more fluid understanding of gender by questioning...

Striking for Identity and Inclusion: A Movement for Change

Context: In recent years, the fight for identity and inclusion has gained significant momentum across various communities worldwide.  This movement...

India – Africa Relations 

Context: Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) announced a strategic partnership with Morocco’s Royal Armed Forces to establish local assembly of...

AI-driven Governance 

Context: The government is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) across various ministries, including IT, coal, and telecom, to enhance services, streamline...

MAD Doctrine

Context: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent revision of Russia’s nuclear doctrine marks a troubling escalation in rhetoric surrounding the Russia-Ukraine...

NAMASTE Program

Context: In a first-of-its-kind effort to count individuals involved in the hazardous cleaning of sewers and septic tanks in India’s...