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Whose Bodies, Whose Choices? Postpartum Contraceptive Coercion and the Regulation of Marginalized Women’s Fertility in India

A woman who had recently given birth to her first child at a government hospital in Delhi was distraught to discover that she had been fitted with an IUD without her knowledge and prior consent. Her appeals for help to ease her discomfort and pain as a result of the insertion of the device were disparaged, and she was asked to seek further treatment at a private facility.

Ayurveda

Healing Bridges: Ayurveda and India-Thailand Wellness Diplomacy

India and Thailand have a long history of connections grounded in culture, spirituality, and trade, especially through Buddhism and traditional practices. Recently, these ties have evolved with the rise of wellness diplomacy, particularly in Ayurveda and yoga. For India, Ayurveda represents balance, prevention, and holistic healing. Thailand, known for its spas and medical tourism, has welcomed Ayurveda as a natural addition to its traditional healing practices. Together, both countries are blending heritage with modern wellness trends, addressing global interest in natural, preventive healthcare.

Targeted public distribution system

Targeted Public Distribution System

Policy UpdateAsmeet Kaur The Targeted Public Distribution System is India’s largest initiative, drafted to provide essential food grains at subsidized prices to the most vulnerable section of society. The government of India launched it in June 1997 to replace the…

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India-Africa: Leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure for Economic Growth (2025)

India- Africa cooperation has long emphasised development through technology and capacity-building. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)- the interoperable building blocks of digital identity, payments and data platforms- has been central to its Digital India transformation.

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Department Zero: The Undervalued Sub-Basement of the Economy

They switch the lights on before sunrise. Long before the market registers productivity, women — especially lower-class women — do the invisible work that makes that productivity possible: raising children, preparing food, cleaning, nursing, walking miles for water, looking after elderly relatives, and often working for wages in other people's homes.

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Preserving the Past, Governing the Present: Opportunities and Challenges in India’s Heritage Tourism”

In early 2024, India gave a call to transform the country into a developed nation with a USD 30 trillion economy by the time it complete 100th year of Independence.

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From Diaries to Decisions: Leveraging Participatory Action Research to Advance Female Athlete Health in India

Female athletes in India face multidimensional challenges, ranging from menstrual health stigma and nutrition deficiencies to infrastructural barriers. Conventional top-down research often fails to capture these lived realities.

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