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Who Should Control Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya?
The agitation by Buddhist monks to restore their sacred place is one example of opposition to Brahminisation and imposition of norms totally opposed to equality...
Kashmir’s Calculated Calm: BJP’s Chessboard and Illusion of Choice
Behind New Delhi’s promises of statehood and political renewal lies a strategy of fragmentation, control, and managed dissent.
Israel-Iran War Triggers New Chess Game in West Asia, Caucasus
Iran’s weakness could help Türkiye and Azerbaijan improve ties with Armenia, potentially realising the dream of a Zangezur Corridor linking Türkiye with the wid...
Three key events that make July a crucial month in Kashmir history
Historical July Events: Turning Points in Kashmir's Sociopolitical Identity
Deep in Doda’s Forests, a Rusting Machine was an Engineering Marvel
An innovation of the 1950s that was built to transport timber was brought in components on backs of labourers and assembled at a site lit up by kerosene lamps a...
Superfood Makhana: Making nut-worthy decisions to combat climate change
A new report provides a framework for building climate resilience in makhana farming in Bihar, which contributes 85-90% of global fox nuts production.
When Power Reflects Misogyny
When policy makers blame the women - from their attires to rapes - it is not just about political insensitivity, it reflects a deep-rooted patriarchal entitleme...
Disabled Approach to a Disability Law
The rights to persons with disabilities guaranteed under RPWD Act have not been granted due to gaps between policy and implementation.
Trump’s Ceasefires: Hope or Illusion?
While US president enforced ceasefires in Middle East and South Asia, but a lasting peace is possible only after working towards inclusive solutions to prevent ...
Istanbul Summit: New Roadmap for Muslim Unity or Just Another Declaration?
As the OIC Foreign Ministers met in Türkiye’s metropolis amid wars and shifting global dynamics, the gathering offered glimpses of a Muslim world seeking instit...
Understanding the Growth of European Style Nationalism in India
Is there hope for Indian Nationalism becoming the main one today? Yes, there is. A glimpse of this was seen during the Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyay Ya...
Assam: Arms Licenses to ‘Vulnerable Citizens’
How saffrons are engaged in militarising Indian society not so surreptitiously.
Traffic Chaos in Doda Town: A Growing Urban Crisis
Exponential population growth, lack of corresponding development and narrow roads leading to rise in number of vehicular traffic, also jams and congestion.
Re-Make New York into a City of Dreams: An Open letter to Zohran Mamdani
A Vision for New York: Transforming the City into a Beacon of Hope and Opportunity
Maharashtra: Military Training for School Children!
Why this latest move by the state government is a worrying development.
Uttar Pradesh: Ramayana, Vedic Workshops in Govt Schools Challenged
Why the Yogi Adityanath-led BJP government’s move of using public funds for imparting religious instruction violates Article 28 of the Constitution.
Water, War, and Peace: The Indus Treaty Crisis and the Quest for Sustainable Solutions in South Asia
The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty by India has transformed water from a shared resource into a weapon in the Kashmir conflict, creating existential thre...
Turning 18, Staying Supported: A Commitment to Lifelong Special Needs Care
Empowering Transition: Reimagining Support Systems for Young Adults with Special Needs in Kashmir Valley
Notes on the Phoenix like Reset (Revolution) by Donald Trump
Trump Revolution: Exploring the paradox of Trump’s presidency and its impact on U.S. governance and global politics.
Conflicts and crises intensify the need for gender equality and health equity
Humanitarian crises amplify gender-based vulnerabilities amid global conflicts