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Need for training in and practising of Human Rights and human dignity in a democratic set up Throughout history every Society has developed systems to ensure social cohesion by codifying the rights and responsibilities of its citizens. It was finally in 1948 that the international community came together to agree on a code … Read more
The doctrine of the Separation of Powers finds its roots in the ancient world, where the concepts of governmental functions, and the theories of mixed and balanced government, were evolved. These were essential Elements in the development of The doctrine of the separation of powers. Their transmission through medieval writings, to provide the basis of … Read more
Ethics in international funding Historically speaking, internationalisation has been linked to commerce, but the advent of trade predates international trade, as we know it today. To this end, it is interesting to note how, right from the very beginning, the spread of rules and customs often took on a near sacred character in … Read more
Saksham Scholarship Scheme: Empowering Differently-Abled Students to Pursue Higher Education Introduction In a society where access to education is often seen as a privilege, the journey for differently-abled students can be particularly challenging. Barriers like physical infrastructure, societal prejudices, and financial constraints can hinder their pursuit of higher education. Recognizing this disparity, the Indian government … Read more
Rule of Law The concept of Rule of Law is that the state is governed, not by the ruler or the nominated representatives of the people but by the law. A county that enshrines the rule of law would be one wherein the Grundnorm[i] of the country, or the basic and core law … Read more
Citizen-Centric Administration: A Path to Enhanced Public Service The modern citizen demands more than just efficient and effective public services. They crave a personalized, responsive, and transparent experience that prioritizes their needs and empowers them to actively participate in shaping the services they receive. This shift in expectations has given rise to the concept of … Read more
Guardians of the Constitution: A Deep Dive into the National Human Rights Commission The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) stands as a sentinel, safeguarding the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Established in 1993, it serves as an independent, quasi-judicial body tasked with promoting and protecting human rights across the nation. This article delves … Read more
Human Values Human values have been employed in so distinctively different ways in human discourse. It is often said that a person has a value or an object has a value. Value is “a concept explicit of implicit, distinctive of an individual or characteristics of a group of those desirable traits which influence the selection … Read more
Struggle for emancipation of Dalits and their Empowerment Dalit empowerment Dalit empowerment may be defined as a process of gaining control by Dalits as a community over self, ideology, material and knowledge Resources, which determine power relationship in a Society. As a political process, Dalit empowerment challenges the prevailing power structure of subordination … Read more
The Enduring Legacy: A Deep Dive into Constitutional Monarchy Constitutional monarchy, a system of government where a monarch’s power is limited by a constitution and shared with a parliament or other elected bodies, has shaped the political landscape of numerous nations throughout history. From the United Kingdom to Canada, from Japan to Spain, this unique … Read more