Generally, we can conceptualise governance as the rule of rulers within a given set of rules. We may infer that governance is the mechanism by which powers are delegated, and laws are applied and updated. Explaining governance thus includes both the rulers and the laws and the various mechanisms from which they are chosen, described and connected, along with society...
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Climate-Smart Agriculture: An Approach for Transforming Agricultural Practices
Climate variability has recently attracted the increased attention of researchers as well as policymakers all over the globe. Some of this attention has been concentrated on food security, especially in light of current events, such as the monsoon floods in various parts of India, which causes huge losses to agriculture and forestry. With the rising human population and an increase...
The Rise of Medical Tourism: A Growth Story of India
In the last 20 years, many more people than ever before have left their countries with the primary purpose to receive medical treatment. The neoliberal economy gave way to the commercialisation and marketisation of healthcare that inevitably results in a hike of medical travellers across borders. Nations across the globe have been discovering healthcare as a profitable industry and are...
Dissent, Detention and Democracy: A case of Dr Kafeel khan
Finally, Allahabad HC has quashed Dr Kafeel’s detention Under the National Security Act (NSA) uncovering the state-led persecution. Allahabad HC high court decision came at a time when a judicial function is under severe social lenses. In recent time, civil society has criticised many of its decision being biased and prejudiced for diluting the provisions of the Scheduled Castes and...
Caste, Rape and Bureaucracy : A Missing Perspective
Caste and bureaucracy in India share an eggshell relationship. Every new government tries to infuse his or her caste members in some handy and picky position. It is a system everywhere in the world. However, the caste factor in Public Administration is peculiar to India. In the last few days, we have woken up with such ghastly Inhumane news of...
The Impact of Closure of Seasonal Hostels on the Children of Migrant Labourers in Odisha
The migrant children make one of the most marginalized categories of children in India, who are constantly on the move...
Connectivity Model in the Global-Political System and its Prospects and Challenges during COVID-19 in India
Abstract Regarding the nature of world politics, connectivity has sought to explain a shift in the form of the contemporary...
Fiscal Decentralisation and Corruption in Public Service Delivery: Evidence from India
Abstract Research on decentralised fiscal responses to corruption is sparse in Indian federalism. This paper examines the effects of...
MGNREGA during the COVID time
The year 2020, when the entire country is fighting against the pandemic, thinking of reviving the economy without considering rural...
Cinematic (Documentary) Portrayal of Witchcraft in Assam
About the author Related posts Medhavi Medhavi (medhavi89@gmail.com) is an Assistant Professor in Dept. of Journalism at Delhi College of...
Reflection on Women Eco-centric Movements in Uttarakhand
About the author Related posts Richa Joshi Richa Joshi is a Research Scholar at Delhi University. She writes on land...