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Bridging Divides: Navigating the Canada-India Relationship

Bridging Divides: Navigating the Canada-India Relationship

Canada and India share a long-standing relationship that has been characterised by diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. However, in recent years, this relationship has faced challenges due to the Khalistan movement, a Sikh separatist movement seeking an independent homeland called Khalistan. This policy analysis aims to analyse  the evolving India-Canada situation in the context of the Khalistan movement, examining the historical background, the current state of affairs, and potential policy recommendations to address the issue.
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The Relevance of an American Protest Song in the Struggle for Democracy in India

The song, Rich men north of Richmond, is no great shakes in terms of musical quality or lyrical appeal, but its lines capture the angst of an ordinary worker. A working man’s protest song in the US released in August swiftly rose to the top of the charts, propelled by partisan politics and the Republicans’ use of the song as a political anthem sung at their rallies and meetings.
Kerala: Under the Insurgency of Nipah virus

Kerala: Under the Insurgency of Nipah virus

The Nipah virus is a zoonotic pathogen from the family Paramyxoviridae, genus Henipavirus. The zoonotic cycle of NiV includes fruit bats also known as flying foxes of the family Pteropodidae (natural hosts) and pigs (intermediate hosts). Infected bats act as a carrier for NiV and it is communicable to both humans as well as animals and various cases also suggest its transmission via nosocominal mode. The majority of the patients infected with the virus show symptoms of central nervous system damage along with acute encephalitis with fever, dizziness, or vomiting and till now no formal treatment has been developed for the same.
Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020: Managing the Bolstering Consumer Rights

Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020: Managing the Bolstering Consumer Rights

With a primary focus on consumer protection, the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 created an extensive structure for managing the environment of online business. It is a crucial step towards regulating the e-commerce industry and aims to protect consumers' rights and interests in the online market. These regulations cover a broad range of clauses, such as those pertaining to data protection, openness, product quality, and dispute settlement. They work to make sure that e-commerce platforms uphold fairness, accountability, and moral standards while giving customers convenient ways to voice complaints. The adoption of these regulations is in keeping with a larger global trend to bolster consumer protection laws in the quickly developing field of Internet commerce. These rules signify a significant shift towards bolstering consumer rights and confidence in online shopping, acknowledging the growing importance of e-commerce in contemporary consumer markets.
Towards Ensuring Water Security: An Appraisal of Jal Jeevan Mission (Rural), 2019

Towards Ensuring Water Security: An Appraisal of Jal Jeevan Mission (Rural), 2019

Chaitanya Abstract India has a known history of water scarcity, droughts, and also, waterborne diseases. Various efforts have been made to address issues related to drinking water from the government side. The latest addition to this list is an ambitious…

The path that leads to Europe: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

The path that leads to Europe: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

Holding the current Presidency of the Group of 20 or G 20, India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s able leadership has adopted a number of fresh initiatives to bolster ties with the leading economies of the world. The adoption of the New Delhi Leader’s Declaration has been making headlines since September 10. Another major initiative of the summit is the announcement of the mega India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). This article tries to reflect upon the various details of the proposed economic corridor and the major reasons behind announcing such a massive project.