India Election 2024: Foreign Policy Now a Key Plank as India Pursues Global Power Article The article outlines how India's proactive foreign policy and strategic diplomatic efforts are shaping its national and international political status. By Makepeace Sitlhou
Why Politics in India do not Rally for Environmental Issues? Article Electoral politics is driven by demands not needs, and voters can push for inclusion of environmental concerns on the agenda of political parties. By Ambika Aiyadurai
Indian Elections 2024: Social Media, Misinformation, and Regulatory Challenges Article How India navigates the many competing forces and interests at play in the social media landscape will be critical in determining the future and health of its democracy. By Rohini Lakshané
Will Women be a Decisive Force in India’s 2024 Elections? Article Given the steep rise in their participation in elections, women have become a sought after constituency for those running for power. By Dr. Rashmi Singh
India Votes 2024: Debates, Moods and Context Article As India, the world’s largest democracy, heads towards its 2024 general elections, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) under the leadership of Narendra Modi seeks another five year term amidst collective mobilisation by opposition forces. By Kaustubh Deka
G20 after India: Risks of a Global South agenda Article Consecutive G20 presidencies – Indonesia, India and Brazil – indicate Global South’s expanding influence but it may bring in problems of diluting existing targets for global action at local levels. By Dr. Gaurav Saini
Local protectors as national stakeholders Article It is important to recognise the role and knowledge of indigenous communities and make them active partners in drafting and implementing India’s water policies. By Ranjan K Panda
PODCAST - Clearing the Air: Asia’s fight against air pollution Article and Podcast From New Delhi to Bangkok to Seoul, Asia is facing the world’s most serious air pollution catastrophe. Experts say this poor air quality becomes fatal with the onset of heat waves and drought from climate change, but citizens are coming up with their own solutions to tackle the dirty air. By Chermaine Lee
PODCAST - Clearing the Air: Asia’s fight against air pollution Article and Podcast From New Delhi to Bangkok to Seoul, Asia is facing the world’s most serious air pollution catastrophe. Experts say this poor air quality becomes fatal with the onset of heat waves and drought from climate change, but citizens are coming up with their own solutions to tackle the dirty air. By Chermaine Lee
Expansion of the hazardscape in Assam Article Assam in Northeast India has become more vulnerable than ever as millions have been displaced by floods due to excess pre-monsoon rains followed by a rain deficit. Aiding this vulnerability is a large infrastructure push in these regions primarily by the Central Government. In this article, we report the 2022 floods as the disaster unfolded in the state. By Anupam Chakravartty and Jyotirmoy Saharia