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The Problems with Westphalian Nation-State System

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We all associate ourselves with various identities such as Indians, Chinese, Pakistani, Americans, Canadians, French, British and much more. Why do you think we all associate with all these more? Are there any other identities which people associate with?  The identities which I mentioned before are relatively new compared to other identities such as religion, language, caste, and various other identities. It is not to say that people never had such feelings towards nations or the state. But the idea of loyalty and love for the motherland was very important which offset various other identities. The question we are arriving at is what is the motherland, who made and how it formed.  What we refer to today as a Nation or Country refers to what we know in political science as a Nation-State. Today almost all the countries we know are categorised Nation-States and some even as State-Nations. International Relations and Political Science suggest that states are the most important a...
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News Capsule for the Week- August (11st-20th)

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  Following are the top news for the week (11-20).   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Loknath Behra IPS were instated as the MD of Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL). He is a retired IPS officer who has been the DGP of Kerala Police.   CBI files FIR against former CM Oommen Chandy and five others in the Solar Scam Sex Scandal case.  The state of Kerala is in the Onam mood once again amidst the pandemic with rising cases and TPR.  The Centre promises more vaccines and asks the state to mandate caution during Onam. Union Minister for Health completed his visit to the state to meet all people in charge.  Government announces the Onam bonus for state govt. employees.  Kerala breaks the record by vaccinating 5.35 Lakh people per day.  BJP President K Surendran drew flak for hoisting the national flag upside down on Independence day.  Ker...
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Contemporary Human Rights- A Podcast

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  Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Today we have prepared an exciting episode based on an important and controversial topic- Human Rights. This is something that every human being should understand and be aware of. That is why we took so much pain in arranging this episode.  We have started a new initiative ie. News Capsules for the week, do signup for this page via mail to receive updates. Check our latest capsule here. About the Guests We have esteemed guests for the podcast- Safal Tom, Law Graduate, Founder and Former Secretary-General of CUSAT MUN Nebu Titus Thomas , Engineering Graduate,  Founder and Former Secretary-General of TKM MUN SOC All the panellists are proficient in legal and human rights, particularly  global and international relations . They have been closely following the contemporary issues, news etc. and have a lot of their views and insights to share with you, the audience.  We cover in detail the following topics- Human Rig...
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News Capsule for the Week- August (1st-10th)

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  Following are the top news for the week (11-20).   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Kerala Govt decides to relax the lockdown restrictions ahead of Onam festival and in the wake of protests from all corners.  Govt. plans to take stringent action against those trying to misuse Online Education platforms and targeting teachers and students.  Govt. withdraws flood cess from August 1.  Mathrubhumi newspaper  shares Friendship Day Wishes to rival newspaper Malayala Manorama.  Kerala Govt. starts distribution of food kits via ration shops ahead of Onam festival.  Manasa murder case dominated the headlines in the crime section for the past week. Two native Biharis are arrested and brought to Kerala in the same. The primary accused Rakhil Raghuthaman had shot the victim using a gun that was brought from Bihar and sold to him by thes...
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News Capsule for the Week- July (21st-31st)

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Following are the top news for the week (11-20).  If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can signup using the email on the left sidebar.  Kerala  Onam Special Food Kits will start getting distributed from July 31st. First to get the same will be those who have AAY cards. For the rest of the cardholders, it will be from August 2nd.  Kerala HSC or Class 12th Results published.  The overall pass percentage is 87.67%.  The state reports half the daily COVID-19 cases reported in India. Kerala Traders Union decides to violate the COVID-19 SOPs in the state from August 9th since they are not permitted to open the shops on all days.  Demand for the resignation of, Minister A K Shashindran intensified after he was found to have been involved in settling the case lodged by the woman. The woman later said that she will continue with the legal action while NCP has declined the call for his resignation.  Infighting becomes publi...
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