India’s G20 Presidency: Confronting the Reality
Introduction India’s ascension to the G20 presidency, in conventional realist jargon, can be interpreted as proof of its growing influence in the global world order. It was a moment of…
Detention of Activists in India
“August 9, 2023 – Tushar Gandhi Detained on Commemorating Quit India Day in Mumbai.” India, accepted as a proud and vibrant democracy, has long upheld its history of spirited debate…
Wrestlers Protest in India – A Call for Justice
In 2023, a wave of protests has rocked the wrestling community in India as Olympic medal-winning wrestlers rallied against the sexual assault experienced by eight alleged wrestlers at the hands…
The Deception of Caste: The Indian Diaspora in Universities Abroad
India and its society is a conundrum that has baffled scholars from national and international forums alike. The regional diversities, ethnic variations and their socio-cultural manifestations in a space where…
The Perpetuation of Discrimination: The Caste Question in IITs and IIMs
One of the most unique systems of social stratification exists in South Asia. The “caste” system finds its origin in the Indian subcontinent as espoused under Hinduism. However, the impact…
Godhra Riots: Justice Delayed and Justice Denied
The streets of Gujrat ran rampant with uncontained violence and carnage during February 2002 and March 2002. The events which are collectively referred to as the “Godhra Riots” or the…
The Steady Subversion of Minority Rights: Right-Wing Populism, Violence and Muslims in India
The politically right-wing associations in India have been pursuing an aggressively hard-line Hindu political agenda aimed at subverting the secular character of Indian society as enshrined in the constitution. The…
Gender-Based Violence in India: A Human Rights Approach
The disproportionate level of violence faced by women and sexual minorities is not a recent phenomenon. Its pervasive nature escapes even the most sophisticated systems of legislation and policy action…