India–ASEAN Relations and the Look East Policy India’s relationship with Southeast Asia has deep historical, cultural, and economic roots. Ancient trade routes, cultural exchanges, and the spread of Indian religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism connected India with...
Empowering India: Welfare Initiatives for Women, Children, and Minorities India, a land of diversity and richness, thrives on the strength of its people. However, for centuries, certain sections of society — including women, children, minorities, and marginalized...
Quality of Life in India: Challenges of Livelihood, Poverty, and Social Inclusion Quality of life is an important indicator of a country’s overall development and the well-being of its people. It goes beyond economic growth and focuses on whether individuals can live...
India’s Strategic Partnerships: Shaping National Interests in a Changing World In the 21st century, global politics is marked by rapid geopolitical shifts, economic competition, technological transformation, and emerging security challenges. In such an evolving...
Beyond the State: Civil Society, NGOs and SHGs in India’s Governance Framework Governance in modern democracies is no longer confined to the formal machinery of the State. In a vast, diverse and socio-economically complex country like India, governance extends beyond...
Local Self-Government in India: Issues, Reforms, and the Way Forward Local self-government is the foundation of grassroots democracy in India. It reflects the idea that governance should not remain confined to the Union and State levels but must reach the villages,...
