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Land Reforms in India’s West Bengal: Through the Lens of Policy Theories

Divyanshi Sharda  |  29-05-2024

Abstract The West Bengal Land Reforms Act of 1955 aimed to redistribute land to marginalized cultivators, disrupting colonial-era inequities. Through policy theories like Punctuated Equilibrium and Social Construction of Target Populatio...

Bridging the Gap: Equitable Access to Hearing Healthcare and Assistive Listening Devices for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community in India

Ashmita Mitra  |  29-05-2024

Abstract Despite advancements in hearing aids and cochlear implants, a significant disparity exists in access to hearing healthcare for individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) in India. This paper examines the limitations of cu...

The Gig Economy: Challenges

Vrishaank Sharma  |  29-05-2024

Abstract The term “gig economy” is defined as a market which is based on a fixed-term contract or that is paid per project by a company, third party, or online marketplace (Roy, 2020). The market has grown trem...

Embracing the Inevitable: Why AI is the Key to an Empowered Workforce and a Brighter Development Future

Farida Y. Ismail  |  29-05-2024

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world around us, and the workplace is no exception. While anxieties about job displacement are real, a closer look reveals AI's potential to empower workers, accelerat...

Dalit Entrepreneurs: Exploring What It Means to Run a Business as a Dalit

Anjali Paruvu  |  22-05-2024

Success stories of Dalit millionaires have become popular in mainstream media. For instance, Kalpana Saroj and Milind Kamble were awarded Padma Shri for their success in entrepreneurship despite backgrounds of poverty and marginalisation. T...

Insights Into Cities in The Digital Era: A People-Centered Approach to Smart Cities

Leandry Jieutsa  |  22-05-2024

Abstract While digital technologies have numerous advantages for urban systems, they also exacerbate disparities and generate societal consequences, such as digital urban inequalities. To address these issues, a "people-centered sma...

The Disconnect: How Our Education System Fails Today's Youth

Shubhashis Saha  |  22-05-2024

Abstract This article discusses India’s growing young population and the obstacles they face in an education system that prioritizes rote memorisation over practical, hands-on abilities. It further emphasises the growing digital an...

The Politics of Space in Urban Redevelopment: The Place of Street Vendors in a “Redeveloping” City

E.M.S. Sandunlekha Ekanayake  |  22-05-2024

Abstract Re-structuring and re-development of cities in the name of urbanization is always a murky process. It highlights how the social production of public spaces underscores the intricate interplay between society and its physical env...

Invisible Citizens: The Untold Story of Disability in Politics

Vamika Gupta  |  21-05-2024

Abstract The article “Invisible Citizens: The Untold Story of Disability in Politics” highlights the glaring absence of people with disabilities in mainstream politics despite their significant population and contribution to...

The Landscape of ASHA Workers in Assam's Healthcare System: Challenges, Initiatives, and Way Forward

Pachini Timungpi  |  21-05-2024

Abstract This article underscores the issues of Asha Workers in Assam and the importance of efforts towards fortifying Assam's healthcare system. ASHA workers are indispensable to the healthcare framework of Assam, but they are confr...