Law and Custom Context: The Supreme Court of India recently refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, this has given a serious legal blow to the queer community in the country. Relevance: GS-02 (Judiciary, Welfare schemes, Gender) Prelims: LGBTQIA+, Section 377 of the Indian […]
Demolishing the frame from outside the Constitution Context: The recent events in India involving the Delhi Police’s extensive raids on the news portal NewsClick, leading to the arrest of its founder and Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, go far beyond the […]
The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA Context: The Teesta dam breach in Sikkim and the recent floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh have created an alarm regarding the detrimental impact of our development model on the environment and ecology, particularly in mountainous regions. […]
The Centre and the Collegium Context: The Centre’s commitment to notifying Justice Siddharth Mridul’s appointment as Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court has been a positive step towards addressing the issues surrounding judicial appointments lately. Furthermore, the government’s willingness to consider 70 recommended names […]
Closing the gender pay gap in the workforce Context: In the past, conventional economic wisdom attributed women’s absence from the labour force to their roles as caregivers and pay disparities between women and men were ascribed to differences in education. However, Claudia Goldin, the 2023 […]
The Israel-Hamas conflict and Nusseibeh’s analysis Context: With the recent conflict going on between Israel and Hamas, it is clear that sooner or later, experts and military analysts will attempt to dissect the ongoing ‘war.’ These assessments will inevitably be colored by personal and national […]
Upcoming Mizoram Assembly Elections Context: The upcoming Assembly elections in Mizoram, India’s second least populated state, present a unique political landscape. Unlike other states, Mizoram’s political arena thrives on factors beyond money and muscle power. Social service, public standing, and the endorsement of religious and […]
Israel-Palestine Conflict: India’s Diplomatic Balancing Act Context: The recent tragic events in Israel, where citizens fell victim to acts of terrorism by Hamas, have elicited India’s solidarity and empathy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi swiftly expressed India’s support for Israel. As both nations grapple with terrorism, […]
Reservations in India: Rethinking the 50% Ceiling and Caste Surveys Context: The release of the caste survey data by the Bihar government, revealing that the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Scheduled Tribes (STs) constitute approximately 84% of the population, rekindles the discussion […]
Women’s quota — rhetoric and reality Context: The recent passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in both Houses of Parliament has been celebrated as a progressive step. However, this conditional legislation comes with certain realities that require a closer look. The implementation of the Women’s […]