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Fear and the Beings We Learn to Despise: A Professor’s Open Letter to Students
No full textThis piece is not an academic or a journalistic write-up; it is my heartfelt narrative for all the students who have internalised fear. I write this not because I want to preach, but because I feel responsible for giving you a kind and better world. It is challenging for me to recount a small (or rather, huge) incident from my life, and that too publicly, but I want all students to read and engage with my lived experience, even if they disagree.
So, here goes my anecdote:
Since childhood, I have had a phobia of lizards. Phobia to the extent that I wouldn’t enter a room if I could spot a lizard even behind a tube-light in a room. I would get nightmares of them, I would run away at the thought of them, and I felt that my life would always be confined and constrained because, well, they are everywhere! I wondered why I have the phobia; was it something in my childhood
LGBTQ+ Rights and Legal Recognition in India: The Path Forward
Get PDFSaurabh Kirpal, an Indian senior advocate, author, and LGBTQ+ rights activist, was born on April 18, 1972, the son of B. N. Kirpal, a former Chief Justice of India. Saurabh completed a bachelor’s degree in physics at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, followed by law degrees from the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. After a short tenure with the UN in Geneva, he returned to India and has been practising law in the Supreme Court of India for over 20 years, specialising in civil, commercial, and constitutional law. Kirpal was also counsel for the landmark case decided in 2018 that decriminalised consensual same-sex relations in India. Kirpal has also been serving on the board of the Naz Foundation Trust, an NGO that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights. Kirpal was designated a senior advocate by the Delhi High Court in March 2021. Kirpal is in a long-term relationship with Nicolas Germain Bachmann, a Swiss human rights activist
Blockchain Revolution: Transforming International Trade Law for the Digital Age
No full textBlockchain technology defies the existing regulatory frameworks and raises urgent regulatory and governance issues worthy of the immediate attention of policymakers, international institutions and legal scholars. The digital divide in technological access and regulatory preparedness between developed and developing/underdeveloped countries aggravates the existing disparities in trade participation. The chapter explores the legal and practical implications of blockchain in simplifying cross-border trade and improving regulatory processes. It identifies the contemporary trade and supply chain issues and examines the potential of blockchain technology in resolving such issues. The chapter further critically examines the pressing concerns and regulatory challenges in the integration of blockchain into international trade and intends to provide solutions to address them. The chapter explores whether international organisations such as the WTO can play a pivotal role in enabling blockchain integration, curbing the digital divide and shaping a supportive regulatory environment for the same
Suspect Citizenship in India: Citizenship in Judicial Discourse
No full textThis article begins with the insight of citizenship theorist Niraja Gopal Jayal, who notes that citizenship is as much about relations among citizens as it is between the state and citizens. The recent amendments to India’s citizenship laws must be seen as part of the continuum of sectarian practices which have marked India’s constitutional journey. Citizenship in India took on sectarian forms right from the time of independence. Whether inscribed into law or not, an attenuated, alienating, and suspicion-marked form of citizenship experience for Muslims has always been a part of India’s public life. However, the major shift in the last decade has been the overtly partisan turn that political discourse has taken. These are not throwaway statements by fringe elements but a careful articulation of government policy by the top brass. The article aims to examine the convergence of the political and judicial discourse around citizenship. While we have often seen this convergence in judicial practice (cow protection laws, anti-conversion laws, and upholding upper caste Hindu practices to the exclusion of others), we need robust theorising about the implicit and explicit calls to protect (mainly Brahmanical Hindu) religion in judgments. The article draws inspiration from Nandini Sundar’s recent work, in which she examines how the Supreme Court, through omission, indifference, and sometimes commission, has facilitated the BJP’s majoritarian project. It proposes examining some of the most frequently cited judgments on citizenship laws in India and analysing them as pieces of rhetorical reasoning. To do that, we must be able to identify and understand how emotions are subtly (and sometimes not so subtly) a part of judgments, even as judges claim to be value-neutral. We must examine this claim of neutrality seriously
Pauses and Mobilities: The Dichotomies of Place-Making Explored Through the Painted Buildings of Shekhawati, Rajasthan (c. 1850–1940)
No full textThis article explores the elaborately painted nineteenth- and twentieth-century architectural structures in the Shekhawati region of Northeastern Rajasthan as acts of place-making by a peripatetic merchant community (Marwaris). The phenomenon of painted buildings that make the region unique was linked to the migration patterns of merchants from the towns of Shekhawati to the trade cities post their involvement in colonial trade practices. The move away from Shekhawati produced it as an ancestral homeland, which is explored through a discussion of cenotaphs as acts of invented tradition and ancestor worship. A dichotomy though marks these acts of place-making when one analyzes the motifs of travel in the wall paintings. Through an analysis of paintings of processions and trains, and how these discursively interact with other figural imagery around them, the article explores how this decorative art created a paradox by referencing the mobilities that unmake place by highlighting its transitory character
The Air India-Xinjiang Overflight Question: Law, Politics, And Sovereignty
No full textA recent move on the part of Air India, aided by the Government of India, to seek permission to overfly China’s Xinjiang airspace combines a host of contemporary elements that create tension between State sovereignty and the functional imperatives of international civil aviation.
Driven by Pakistan’s denial of access to Indian civilian carriers through their airspace, which has significantly raised operational costs, lengthened travel time to Europe and North America, and made several routes economically unviable, such a request directly invokes the fundamental tenets of international air law—in large measure those contained within the Convention on International Civil Aviation (Chicago Convention, 1944)—and renders necessary an analysis of India’s legal position
Sporting India Rising: Policy, People, Purpose
No full textSporting India: Rising captures the extraordinary transformation underway across India’s sporting landscape — a transformation driven by a decade of purposeful reforms, empowered athletes, and partnerships that place sport at the centre of national progress. Anchored by the Government of India’s ambitious initiatives, including Khelo India, Fit India, and large-scale investments in infrastructure, the country is experiencing unprecedented momentum across participation, performance, and professionalism.
As India positions itself as a confident and capable sporting nation, FICCI continues to serve as the sector’s principal convening platform — bringing together policymakers, sports federations, corporates, educational institutions, and grassroots actors. The report outlines the strengthening of athlete development pathways, the evolution of high-performance systems, and the rapid creation of world-class stadiums, training ecosystems, and sports science capabilities across states.
It further highlights how policy vision, institutional commitment, and community engagement are converging to make sport a vehicle for employment, inclusion, urban development, and youth empowerment.
The decade ahead will be decisive. With a maturing ecosystem, rising global ambitions, and a generation of athletes ready to redefine benchmarks, India stands on the verge of its most promising era. Through sustained government–industry collaboration, the nation is poised to shape a bold new chapter in global sport
Deciphering the Climate Split: Social Equity, Environmental Justice, and Public Health Impact
No full textWith 2023 recorded as the hottest year on record, the planet has been warming at a steady rate of 0.06 °C per decade since 1850. This relentless rise in global temperatures has intensified the frequency and severity of climate-related disasters such as floods, droughts, landslides, and cyclones, emphasizing the critical need for immediate climate intervention. The repercussions are felt most acutely by marginalized populations, exacerbating socioeconomic disparities both within and among countries. In this context, social equity and environmental justice emerge as interconnected imperatives ensuring fair access to resources and inclusive decision-making. Together, they are essential for advancing climate resilience and public health outcomes. Based upon this background, the chapter explores three key objectives: (i) to analyze the relation between the major per capita carbon dioxide emitters of the world and the countries that are the most vulnerable to climate change, (ii) to provide psychological interpretations and solutions for these countries challenge (iii) to explore the intersection of climate disparities, environmental justice, and their impact on public health. A quantitative approach was employed using the 2020 data from the ND-GAIN Vulnerability Index and the World Bank CO2 emissions record. Pearson product-moment correlation revealed a moderate negative association (p = − 0.50, p < 0.05) between climate vulnerability and per capita CO2 emission. The results indicated that countries contributing the least to global carbon dioxide emissions tend to be the most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. In addition, it offers psychological interpretations and potential solutions faced by these countries based on the cognitive appraisal theory given by (Lazarus and Folkman in. Stress, appraisal, and coping. Springer (1984)) to understand resilience in the face of climate adversity. The chapter advocates for the empowerment of marginalized populations in low-income areas through fair access to clean water, healthcare, and green infrastructure, along with stronger environmental restrictions, can enhance public health outcomes and minimize vector-borne disease transmission. These findings highlight the need for equitable climate governance, which prioritizes the inclusion of vulnerable countries while embedding psychological resilience within global adaptation efforts, ultimately enhancing public health outcomes in these nations
Unraveling the effects of paradoxical leader behaviors on knowledge hiding: a time-lagged study
No full textThe purpose of this study is to examine the influence of paradoxical leader behaviors on employees’ knowledge-hiding tendencies in the hospitality industry, along with the mediating role of psychological safety and the moderating role of transformational leadership in this relationship.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses data from 221 employees employed in the hospitality sector and conducts regression analysis to examine the relationships between paradoxical leader behaviors, psychological safety, transformational leadership and knowledge-hiding behavior.
Findings
The findings reveal that paradoxical leader behaviors negatively impact employees’ tendency to hide knowledge, which is mediated by psychological safety. Moreover, this study uncovers that the impact of paradoxical leader behaviors on knowledge-hiding behavior is further amplified in the presence of transformational leadership.
Research limitations/implications
This research contributes to the extant literature on paradoxical leader behaviors by providing insights into their implications for inhibiting undesirable employee outcomes.
Practical implications
This study highlights the importance of cultivating paradoxical leader behaviors and integrating transformational leadership practices within the hospitality industry into knowledge hiding. This study discusses several managerial implications for hospitality leaders, supervisors and researchers and offers practical guidance for effectively managing knowledge management dynamics within organizations operating in the hospitality sector.
Originality/value
This study highlights the importance of cultivating paradoxical leader behaviors and integrating transformational leadership practices within the hospitality industry to inhibit deviant work behaviors
Towards net zero: How human capital development-enabled industry 5.0 mitigates circular supply chain leakage under the environmental, social, and governance framework boundaries
No full textDespite growing recognition of the significance of circular supply chains (CSC) in attaining net-zero goals and environmental sustainability, their long-term efficacy is nevertheless threatened by chronic leakage. With the goal of meeting this challenge, human capabilities should be strategically increased alongside technology improvements. In this regard, human capital development (HCD), which is the methodical development of talents, expertise, and flexibility, becomes a key factor in promoting creativity, adaptability, and cooperation so as to reduce CSC leakage. However, despite its significance, little is known about how HCD might support more efficient CSC within the larger Industry 5.0 (I5.0) paradigm. Through the alignment of human-centered knowledge and skills with the revolutionary and technical potential of I5.0, this study explores HCD as a strategic approach to limit CSC leakage. This study adopts the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) paradigm and the dynamic capability view to analyze the factors that facilitate and hinder the use of HCD-enabled I5.0 for leakage reduction initiatives. The results show that integrating HCD into CSC promotes ESG-aligned transitions toward net-zero objectives while also enhancing flexibility and stakeholder cooperation. The research's findings include: (1) developing a multi-stakeholder framework that combines human-focused technological innovation with ESG initiatives; (2) utilizing the SPARC (Social challenge, Pragmatism, Action, Result, and Connections) framework to demonstrate how HCD-enabled I5.0 can improve CSC resilience; and (3) providing a comprehensive strategy for preventing leaks through stakeholder-driven initiatives, collaborative human-capital outcomes, and improved ESG cooperation, with practical implications for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers