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Trump & Iran: Interpreting the Signals Behind U.S. Policy

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.

The Sagarmala Programme – 2015

India, country with vast coastline of 7,517 kilometres and 14,500 kilometres of navigable waterways which possesses huge potential in maritime sector, seeing the potential of enormous coast and waterways, Government of India under Ministry of Port, Shipping and Waterways launched the Sagarmala Project in 2015 which included comprehensive as well as strategic framework for port led development with aim to integrate the port development with industrial expansion, community upliftment and connectivity enhancement.

The impact of political awareness in shaping political participation of women: A qualitative reflection on the Women’s reservation Act, 2023

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…

Beyond One-Third: Reimagining Women’s Power in India’s Democratic Renaissance

Sidharth Patra Introduction: The moment of political reckoning As India takes a stride in progressively reforming its governance structures, women’s participation in politics is finally gaining long-overdue recognition. Rising female voter turnouts, increased literacy rates among women, and civic engagement…

Singareni Collieries in Sathupalli: Community Perspectives,Environmental Realities, and the Changing Face of Rural Telangana

Rachel Grace Namburi Background The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a pillar of Telangana’s coal industry and a key driver of the region’s economic development. Jointly owned by the Government of India and the Government of Telangana, SCCL has…

Greening India’s Cities: The Role of NMSH 2.0 in Sustainable Urban Transformation

As India strides towards becoming a $5 trillion economy, its cities—drivers of economic growth—are confronting serious socio-economic and geo-climatic challenges. Rapid urbanisation, climate change vulnerabilities, the urban heat island effect, urban flooding, solid waste accumulation, high carbon emissions, energy inefficiencies, and resource overconsumption are some of the factors contributing to the widening of socioeconomic disparities in India.

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