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India - Greece: Philosophical Dialogues Across Civilizations

India – Greece: Philosophical Dialogues Across Civilizations

Policy UpdateAditi Singh Kaushik Background  Deemed as two of the most ancient civilizations, the Indian and Greek civilizations are emblematic of revered traditions that continue to inspire contemporary philosophical thought across the world. Both traditions address questions about the nature…

politics as performance: Trump's Theatrics and India's petty rivalries

Politics as Performance: Trump’s Theatrics and India’s Petty Rivalries

TK ARUN Trump seeks a Nobel for a hollow peace deal, while India’s cricket win turns petty—both confuse theatrics with strategy. The US government has shut down, Democrats refusing to give in to MAGA blackmail. Democrats are sticking to the…

Playing Against the City: Children, Space, and Everyday Negotiations in Seelampur

Tuba Athar In Seelampur, play happens between two parked scooters, between caution and curiosity. When a vehicle passes, the game pauses. The city moves on, childhood waits.  The forgotten citizens of urban India The moment I entered the lanes of…

Co-Creating Care: India’s PCOS Discourse, Policy Neglect, and a Roadmap to Participatory Solutions

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) impacts countless women in India, yet our understanding often remains trapped in clinical jargon. This is more than just a medical condition; it is a socially constructed illness and lived experience deeply intertwined with our deep-rooted societal expectations, structural inequalities shaped by caste, class, and gender, and policy shortcomings. Despite its prevalence, existing research predominantly emphasizes biomedical and clinical dimensions, neglecting subjective narratives and sociocultural contexts.

India-Mongolia: Military training and peacekeeping

India–Mongolia: Military Training and Peacekeeping 

Policy UpdateAditi Kaur Background India and Mongolia have cultivated a Strategic Partnership since 2015, built on centuries-old cultural ties (notably Buddhism) and shared democratic values. Diplomatic relations date to 1955, and in 2015 Prime Minister Modi’s historic visit elevated ties…

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India–Nepal: Cross-border Pilgrimage Circuits

Nepal and India have deep cultural, social, and religious ties and have a unique and resilient connection. Tourism is a vital economic driver for both India and Nepal. According to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), tourism contributes over 9% to India’s GDP and provides employment to millions.

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