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In many societies, particularly those with deep-rooted traditional structures, corporal punishment has long been regarded as an acceptable, even necessary, tool for disciplining children. In India, this method of punishment, ranging from slaps to more severe forms of physical reprimand, is often … [Read more...] about Corporal Punishment in India

ICJ Ruling on Climate Change: The International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s July 23, 2025, advisory opinion on climate change marks a historic legal milestone, but it raises crucial questions about its legal weight, enforceability, and implications for climate justice and sovereign accountability. Read … [Read more...] about ICJ Ruling on Climate Change

While most of us are familiar with the ABO and Rh blood group systems, the world of transfusion medicine is far more complex. Beyond the common types lie a realm of rare and ultra-rare blood groups, which are of profound clinical significance. Read here to learn more. Blood is often referred to … [Read more...] about Blood Groups in Humans and Rare Blood Types

Flash Floods in India are becoming a rising risk in a Changing Climate. Flash floods are no longer random anomalies but a systemic climate-linked disaster. India must transition from a response-oriented to a resilience-focused governance approach, combining technology, local knowledge, and … [Read more...] about Flash Floods in India

US Tariffs on Indian Exports are a significant shift from established trade norms. Read here to learn of the impact this will have on the Indian economy and trade relations with the US. In a notable departure from long-standing trade arrangements, the United States under President Donald Trump … [Read more...] about US Tariffs on India: Implications, and Causes

Uttarakhand’s Tourist Carrying Capacity Assessment is a step towards sustainable hill tourism. Carrying capacity is a key concept in ecology, environmental science, and sustainable development. Read here to learn more. In a pioneering move, Uttarakhand has initiated a district-wide assessment of … [Read more...] about Carrying Capacity: A Step towards Sustainable Hill Tourism

India-UK Free Trade Agreement 2025, or the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was signed after three years of negotiations. Read here to learn about the strategic and economic implications of the deal. The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), … [Read more...] about India-UK Free Trade Agreement

India-China relations are complex, oscillating between strategic rivalry and deep economic interdependence. Despite growing geopolitical tensions, bilateral trade between the two countries has surged over the past two decades, making China one of India’s largest trading partners. However, this trade … [Read more...] about India-China Relations: A Slow Revival