Policy Update Kumar Ankit “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” – Jacques-Yves Cousteau Introduction For any nation, the ocean’s depths are a treasure trove. The ocean is crucial for capturing carbon…
The BIMSTEC Centre for Weather and Climate (BCWC) is a joint effort as part of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).
It is established by seven member countries of BIMSTEC, namely- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Indian, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
In the ongoing war between two arch-rivals, Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, the death and destruction and the utter defiance of international law by both sides under the garb of ‘self-defence' have pushed the entire West Asian region and the world to the edge. Their conception of one another as an existential threat had played out mostly clandestinely in the past. However, in the last year and a half, their confrontation has been more direct, with the latest showdown shaping up to be a fight to the finish.
Anand Sagar Introduction and Background The women subjugation has been a historical reality not just in India but globally. The suppression of half of population was based on structural functionalism. But, the core of it was exploitation, discrimination and domination…
Yogita Leve “I’m not a feminist… but I still want to live on my terms.” That line, spoken with quiet conviction by a young woman in a semi-urban town, captures atruth I kept encountering throughout this journey. It wasn’t a…
Pradeesha C Introduction The Parliament passed the Women’s Reservation Bill in September 2023, markingcompletion of a long pending demand. Despite being one of the few countries to grantwomen voting rights immediately post-independence, India faced a serious issue, and thatwas heavy…