Analysis: No COVID-19 Vaccine for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in India?
Asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, refugees and displaced persons. These are some categories of residents or non-citizens who are unrecognised by the state. Though visible as illegal migrants, their invisibility is jarring in terms of their inclusion in governmental schemes. Despite residing in India for years, most of them don’t have documents to establish their identity. Deepanshi Mehrotra analyses if refugees and asylum seekers will be able to access the COVID-19 vaccine.
What’s Wrong With the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021: Academike Explainer
It’s only ironic that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) had first sought increased autonomy and Statehood for Delhi in the year 1980, 1998 and 2003. In an unforeseen U-turn, with BJP at the Centre, Delhi’s autonomy is further discarded. Gunjan details the new Amendment passed by the Lok sabha as the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 and its repercussions.
The Forgotten Princess: Life and Work of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Among the fifteen women in the Constituent Assembly, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur has a mighty little chance of being recalled. To be fair, she does have more search results on Google. Perhaps because of her title or her association with Gandhi. Both of these aspects were very much her, none less than the other. But she was certainly more than just it. Astha Jain lays down a lucid and detailed account of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur who was much more than her title and her Gandhian philosophy.
Women in Constituent Assembly: Ammu Swaminathan’s Speech
In the third post of our Women in Constituent Assembly series, we talk about a woman born in Pallakad, Kerala, Ammu Swaminathan, who was instrumental in campaigning for women’s rights and caste discrimination.
Women in Constituent Assembly: Reasserting the Agency of Dakshayani Velayudhan
In a special series on the women in the Constituent Assembly, we revisit the making of the first Dalit women, Dakshayani Velayudhan. By revisiting her through the Constituent Assembly Debate Archives, we wish to enunciate her experiences and platform her agency.
The Myanmar Coup 2021 Explainer: History, Protests and Complexities
The last time a military coup happened in Myanmar it lasted over fifty years under three different military heads until the military junta eventually dissolved in the year 2011. A decade after, the coup has once again tossed the country back into a long spell of uncertainty and instability. Himani Baid spells out the important details about the Myanmar Coup 2021, reflecting on its historical context.
Breaking Down New Education Policy 2020: A Hope for Quality Education?
The New Education Policy released last year is touted as forward-looking and changing the face of education and learning in India. While most of the recommendations focus on the holistic development of students, their implementation will only speak of their efficacy. Kriti Mishra sums up the most important aspects of the Policy, breaking down its advantages and shortcomings.
PM CARES Fund: An Ambush on the RTI Act
PM CARES Fund has come under fire as the government chose to steer clear from the RTI Act. The need and existence of the Fund have now come into question. In this piece, Harshvardhan and Anubhav question the lack of accountability and transparency donned by the PM CARES Fund.
Fake News in Times of COVID-19: Role of Mainstream Media
By Krishna Sharma, B.A. L.L.B. from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Krishna is currently serving as Advocacy Consultant at Justice Ventures International INTRODUCTION: Fake
The Right to Adequate Housing Denied: Homeless Amidst Pandemic
By Deepak Kumar, Research Scholar at Centre for the Study of Law and Governance in Jawaharlal Nehru University. Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people
Reducing Maternal Mortality in India
By Digvijay Singh Introduction The estimates of the present decade show that worldwide each year nearly half a million women die from complications during pregnancy
Role Of Government In Public Health: Current Scenario In India
Digvijay Singh Introduction The practice of public health has been dynamic in India and has witnessed many hurdles in its attempt to affect the lives
Tobacco Control Policies in India
Digvijay Singh Editor’s Note: Tobacco use is a major public health challenge in India with 275 million adults consuming different tobacco products. Government of India has
RTA: A Stepping Stone Or A Stumbling Block In The Process Of Multilateral Trade Liberalization
Introduction The debate about whether regionalism is the “stepping stone or stumbling block” for multilateral trade liberalization was first brought up by Jagdish Bhagwati in
The Impact Of Foreign Direct Investment In The Retail Sector
Sankalp Shanker Srivastav Editor’s Note: India is witnessing strong growth prospects in organized retailing with foreign retail players willing to make investment in the sub continent.
Education, Employment And Empowerment Of The Rescued Women Of Trafficking
By Prajoy Dutta & Harshit Singh Jadoun Editor’s Note: Since the beginning of time, women in India have been objectified and discriminated as items for
Education For Fostering National Integration In India In The 21st Century
Rupali & Harshit Singh Jadoun Editor’s Note: If the history of India is examined before the advent of Britishers then the phrase “India being a
Human Rights: Prison Reforms With Special Reference To Prisoner’s Rights
By Harshit Singh Jadoun, Institute of Law, Nirma University Editor’s Note: The Constitution ensures the democracy of our nation by its three main organs namely legislative, executive
Catalyst Mechanism: A Step Towards Human Rights
By Nishant Mittal, Pushpit Bansal Editor’s Note: “Human rights”- are two simple words but when put together, they constitute the very foundation of our existence. India-
Women Education and Employment Opportunities
By Bharat Rajani Introduction Education is the form of learning in which the knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits of a group of people are
