Rajiv Gandhi Institute For Contemporary Studies
January 31, 2025
Indian courts have played a critical role in reinforcing constitutional values. Recent landmark judgments addressed issues like remission for convicts, electoral transparency, bail rights, and protection against illegal demolitions. Historic cases like Kesavananda Bharati established the Basic Structure Doctrine, ensuring that constitutional amendments cannot violate fundamental principles. Courts have also broadened Article 21 to include rights like privacy, dignity, and personal liberty.
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December 31, 2024
The article explores India's relationships with Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Nepal, focusing on strategic concerns, economic ties, border issues, and China's growing influence in the region. To strengthen these relations, a “Panchmukhi” strategy is suggested, emphasizing diplomacy, cooperation, and steering clear of populist politics that could harm bilateral ties.
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November 30, 2024
India’s relations with Afghanistan, Pakistan, Maldives, and Bangladesh are shaped by regional security, China's influence, economic cooperation, and political dynamics. Issues include Pakistan-backed terrorism, China’s strategic presence, political shifts in Maldives, and growing anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh
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May 30, 2024
India-China relations have deteriorated over the past five years, shifting from cordial diplomacy to border skirmishes and strategic rivalry. Despite tensions, India's trade dependency on China remains high, with China becoming India's top trade partner. The article emphasizes India's struggle to address the growing trade deficit
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May 7, 2024
The report “Meeting India’s Ever Growing Energy Demand – Implications for Domestic and Foreign Policy” by the Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Contemporary Studies (RGICS) provides a comprehensive analysis of India’s escalating energy requirements and the multifaceted strategies needed to address them. India’s energy consumption has surged, with electricity demand projected to double by 2030, making […]
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December 30, 2020
Healthcare in Uttar Pradesh (UP) is in crisis. Hospitals and health centers are understaffed, underfunded, and overwhelmed. The state has some of the highest infant and maternal mortality rates in India, and diseases like Japanese Encephalitis continue to claim lives. Many hospitals lack doctors, specialists, and even basic medical equipment, forcing people to travel long […]
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April 19, 2020
The story of Dhulagori Adarsha Vidyalaya (DAV) is one of perseverance, leadership, and the power of education to change lives. When Debasish Mandal took charge as headmaster in 2014, he walked into a school in disrepair—both physically and academically. The classrooms were empty, teachers were often absent, and corruption ran deep, especially in the mid-day […]
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