There cannot be an option to dialogue. Political issues, disputes cannot be seen as mere law and order issues. They cannot be resolved by force. These political issues can be solved only politically. This doctrine is absolutely necessary in…
Title: The Future of Indian Economy: Past Reforms and Challenges Ahead. Edited by: Yashwant Sinha, Vinay K. Srivastava Publisher: Rupa Price: Rs. 795 Former Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha & Vinay K. Srivastava, Dean and Associate Professor, Raffles University, Neemrana, have edited…
We, the participants of People’s SAARC met in Kathmandu on 13-14 September 2017 to reaffirm our commitment to human rights, freedom of expression, justice, peace, security and democracy in the region for equity for all and to eliminate all…
Title: Migrants, Refugees and the Stateless in South Asia Author: Partha S. Ghosh Publisher: SAGE Price: Rs. 995 The book Migrants, Refugees and the Stateless in South Asia addresses the important issue of migrants, refugees and stateless people. The author Partha Ghosh…
South Asian states can only address the tens of thousands of cases of enforced disappearances by recognizing enforced disappearance as a serious crime in domestic law, said the ICJ today. On the eve of the International Day of the…
The communalism of various kinds are on rise. And, so fringe groups. These fringe groups are active in various states or districts under different names. The names of these groups differ but there is some understanding or coordination between…
When it comes to child marriage, laws have little value in the face of social norms. And the special provisions in the child restraint act do very little to curb the practice of underage marriages. This is considered…
QUETTA: The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organised an event on Sunday with prominent members of civil society organisations in attendance aimed at assisting the government of Balochistan in its efforts for improving citizens’ access to…
Title: Whispers of War: An Afghan Freedom Fighter’s Account of the Soviet Invasion Author: Masood Khalili Publisher: Sage Price: Rs. 495 Masood Khalili’s book Whisper of War: An Afghan Freedom Fighter’s Account of the Soviet Invasion is one of the most powerful books…