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Perspectives on Standards in Public Life & Swaraj
September 29 , 2011 Dr Anirban Ganguly
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Of late the debate on standards in public life, of probity in public life and of the use and abuse of power in a democratic framework has been occupying the centre stage. While the debate has often deve...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

The Right of Eminent Domain: Revisiting the Proposed Land Acquisition Bill
September 26 , 2011 Dr M N Buch (late)
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The Constitution of India prescribes the basic framework within which government is to function and also mandates that government will promote a welfare state which will have its moorings in socialism. ...

Governance and Political Studies

“…We are fighting for Tibetan Dignity, Tibetan Identity, Tibetan Freedom, and what we are seeking is Equality…”
September 22 , 2011 Dr Lobsang Sangay
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Thank you very much Ajit Dovalji for your very kind and generous introduction and Mr. T.C.A. Rangachari and others for organising the Conference today. It is a great honour to be in the presence of so m...

Tibet, National Security and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Neighbourhood Studies

A Government in Tatters
September 22 , 2011 Dr M N Buch (late)
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India has a federal structure in which, unlike the United States of America, the Provinces were an artificial creation of the British for administrative convenience, which gained semi autonomous status ...

Governance and Political Studies

Impressions from a Young Professionals’ Workshop on Future Direction of Indo-Bangladesh Relationship
September 21 , 2011 Dr Punam Pandey
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The conclusion of Indian Prime Minister’s two day visit to Dhaka has offered an opportunity to scholars, analysts and academicians to debate and discuss about future direction of India-Bangladesh relati...

Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies

Revitalising India’s ‘Look East’ Policy
September 16 , 2011 Chietigij Bajpaee
Views: 6035
It has been two decades since India launched its much-vaunted ‘Look East’ policy. The recent conclusion of free trade agreements with Malaysia and Japan, which follows in the footsteps of similar agreem...

International Relations and Diplomacy

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