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Budget: Economics prevails over politics

The recent collapse of the global supply chains that threatened to integrate the world without borders, have left economists and statesmen bewildered. Over a century ago, British economist Alfred Marshall said economics meant political economy. Wh....

Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh: A Deep Dive into Its Origin and Impact

Introduction In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed the outbreak of massive protests and demonstrations, unlike those witnessed in recent years, on the contentious issue of the country's quota system in government jobs. The quota syste....

India’s Role in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Southeast Asia

India, as a civilisational state, firmly believes in the preservation of global heritage for future generations. Along with the conservation of heritage sites within the country, India has also been supporting heritage conservation projects in the Gl....

Indian Army’s Transformation: The Dilemma between Qualitative and Quantitative Transition

A lot has been written of Indian Military’s ongoing modernisation and transformation, both terms used interchangeably. Truth is these terms differ in their purpose and impact, magnitude and scope. Military modernisation refers to acquisitions of m....

The Persistent Struggle for Land Rights in Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan: Battling the Menace of the Land Mafia

Nestled amidst the towering peaks and serene valleys of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), a stark narrative unfolds—a tale of communities battling against the relentless manoeuvres of the land mafia. This strife, anchored in the pursuit of....

The significance of PM Modi's Visit to Russia

Background On July 8th and 9th, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, visited Moscow to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Summit with President Putin. The summit was a significant event in global geopolitics, allowing Prime Minis....

Yoga: An Ancient Practice in India’s Modern Diplomacy

“Yoga comes from India and it is a very old tradition. Yoga is free from copyrights, patents and royalty payments. Yoga is adaptable to your age, gender and fitness level. Yoga is portable and is truly universal”....

Rising Tension in Taiwan Strait is Cause for Concern

Tension across the Taiwan Strait has risen in past weeks after the leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Lai Ching-te took over as Taiwan's new President. Since then, the Chinese authorities have mounted psychological and military pressure....

Changing Colours of Nepal’s Governance

Nepal has had more than a dozen governments since the monarchy was formally abolished in that country in 2008. Prime Ministers have come and gone before they had the time to settle down or had enough time to leave behind far-reaching impacts for the ....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to Moscow Sets an Example of Relations Between Great Powers

Relations between Russia and India are exemplary from Moscow’s perspective, as they demonstrate how powers should interact amid the changing international order. First, their relationship is grounded in the responsibility which governments have to ....

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