A Promise Unfulfilled: The Political Tug-of-War Over Ladakh’s Sixth Schedule Status
In the high-altitude landscape of Ladakh, a political storm has been brewing, centered on...
Category: Contemporary Case Studies
The Forgotten Exodus: Seeking a Way Home for Chhattisgarh’s Displaced Tribes
When we think of refugees, we often picture people crossing international borders to flee...
A Betrayal of Trust: The CAG’s Damning Report on Tribal Fund Misuse in Odisha
In the often-abstract discussions about tribal development, a common refrain is the issue of...
From Palm Leaf to Pixel: The Gyan Bharatam Mission and the Politics of India’s Knowledge Legacy
Scattered across India, in monasteries, libraries, and private homes, lies a staggering intellectual treasure:...
Erasing Caste or Silencing Dissent? The Contested Ban on Caste Rallies in Uttar Pradesh
In a move heralded as a progressive step towards a casteless society, the Uttar...
Beyond the Temple Gates: A Supreme Court Verdict on India’s Shared Culture
The world-famous Mysuru Dasara is a spectacle of light, sound, and tradition, a celebration...
More Than a Ceremony: The Anand Marriage Act and the Politics of Religious Identity
The Anand Karaj is the sacred and distinct wedding ceremony that lies at the...
Consent in the Crosshairs: How an Executive Order Threatens Tribal Rights in Meghalaya’s Uranium Hills
Uranium is a mineral of immense power. It can fuel a nation’s energy and...
The Caste Sticker and the State: A Court’s Crusade Against Everyday Prejudice
It is a common sight on the roads of North India: a car or...
The Ancestors Who Never Left: How 14,000-Year-Old Mummies are Rewriting Human History
When we think of mummification, we often picture the elaborate, linen-wrapped bodies of ancient...