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The Never Ending Debate on Reservation in India

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When we say the word, reservation everyone means and refers specifically to caste-based reservation.  Reservation is applicable in educational institutions and in government jobs, PSUs, at the governmental level, politics, and administration. But in India, it opens up for a variety of debates in India on society, economics, and justice.  Why Reservation and specifically Caste-based Reservation? Countries around the world have various types of affirmative actions, and in India, it is primarily through reservation. Due to the backwardness and historic disadvantages faced, India has a system of caste-based reservation, enshrined in the Constitution of India, yet has been practised since the 1932 Poona Pact. It tries to undo the historical injustices, remove existing caste discrimination, and give equal opportunity to all. The constitutional objective of reservation is adequate representation of historically excluded communities, not poverty alleviation.  Even though Art...
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The Rise of Non-West: Towards A Multi-Polar World- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! For decades, precisely 75 years, the United States led the world, shaping politics, economy, and culture. This aspect is changing. The rise of non-Western countries- China, Russia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Turkey, Brazil has led to a decline in the generally understood Western-led Liberal/Rules-Based Order. With contemporary issues like protectionism, the rise of illiberal democracies, alternative politics, the Ukraine War, Gaza, and much more, we are experiencing a new type of geopolitics, like we have never seen before. This episode, hence, comprehensively tries to cover various subthemes under the road to multipolarity.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Siddharth S- is  currently working in IT, where he enjoys solving complex problems and building practical solutions. Beyond technology and solutions, he is deeply passionate about geopolitics, history, and philosophy, often drawing connections between global d...
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News Capsule For The Month of September 2025

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  Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Bibin Ashok’s ‘Onam Mood’ sets the tone for this year’s festive celebrations. Kerala celebrated Onam festival. UDF opposes the government-backed Ayyappa Summit and refuses to attend it. Emirates celebrates Onam with a special festive menu on flights to Kerala.  KSRTC adds extra holiday buses from the end of the month.  Kerala govt seeks to legalise traditional agricultural sports; Clears draft bill. Kerala Urban Conclave provides 300 suggestions for the state’s urban policy.  Plastic mementos draw flak at urban conclave.  Kochi to host the 25th anniversary of the India International Tea Convention.  Catholic Church hits back against Organiser article.  Kochi collector orders disbursal of 6 months’ advance rent to Chander Kunj residents. Cicada...
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