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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...