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The Evolving Concerns in India’s Relationship with Bhutan

The new phase of cordial diplomatic relations between Bhutan and China call for the establishment of fresh redlines between India and its Himalayan neighbour.

In October, Tandi Dorji became Bhutan’s first foreign minister to visit China. Dr Dorji’s visit has garnered significant attention across the world for two reasons: First, by concluding the 25th round of border negotiations, Bhutan and China are drawing close to ending the decades-old territorial dispute. During this visit, both countries even signed a “cooperation agreement” that outlines the responsibilities and functions of a joint technical team (JTT) tasked with delimiting and demarcating the disputed boundaries.

Empowering Shudra-OBC Communities: Recognizing their Strength in Numbers

“Under the system of Chaturvarnya, the Shudra is not only placed at the bottom of the gradation but he is subjected to innumerable ignominies and disabilities so as to prevent him from rising above the condition fixed for him by law. Indeed until the fifth Varna of the Untouchables came into being, the Shudras were in the eyes of the Hindus the lowest of the low. This shows the nature of what might be called the problem of the Shudras. If people have no idea of the magnitude of the problem it is because they have not cared to know what the population of the Shudras is. Unfortunately, the census does not show their population separately. But there is no doubt that excluding the Untouchables the Shudras form about 75 to 80 per cent of the population of Hindus.” 

Thus writes Dr B.R. Ambedkar in his seminal work, Who Were the Shudras: How They Came to be the Fourth Varna in the Indo-Aryan Society (1946), where he situates the degraded socio-cultural position of the Shudras (almost all the individual caste groups known as Other Backward Classes (OBC) in constitutional parlance today as well as some others belong to this historical-social category mentioned in both historical and literary texts).

A Panel Discussion on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)

A Panel Discussion on, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) – Corridor of Prosperity? : Implementation & Impact was conducted by the Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies (CIRSS), IMPRI, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi on October 4, 2023.

The discussion was initiated with Dr. Simi Mehta, CEO & Editorial Director, IMPRI’s, introductory address about the IMEC and that it was launched at the G20 Summit held in New Delhi ushering a new chapter in global connectivity and development.

Participants List & Details: Diplomacy and Foreign Policy

Diplomacy and Foreign Policy | An Online International Autumn School Program | A One-Month Immersive Online Certificate Training Course | November 2023 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning  Participants List & Details: Participants List and Details Diplomacy and Foreign Policy An Online International Autumn School…

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LPPYF Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship

IMPRI (Impact and Policy Research Institute), based in New Delhi, is proud to introduce its dynamic and forward-thinking program, the Law and Public Policy Youth Fellowship (LPPYF). Designed to span two enriching months during the upcoming summer, this fellowship is dedicated to delving into the intricate interplay of social, legal, and policy issues. LPPYF's mission is to provide an immersive learning experience that bridges social and legal perspectives. Throughout the program, fellows will have the invaluable opportunity to explore various dimensions of law and policies, receive training in legal methodologies, engage in hands-on action research in the field for two weeks, and ultimately prepare a comprehensive report based on their findings. Importantly, participants will have the chance to interact with a multitude of legal, thematic, and distinguished public policy experts.

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