International/Current Affairs
Zohran Mamdani, the new Wonderboy of America
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) Much of the world is celebrating, and has become spellbound and mesmerized, and gone gaga, over the victory of
International/Current Affairs
Georgia’s path to EU Membership: Why it matters for Europe’s Future?
By Lilu Toidze-Limin (Georgia) This paper explores the main challenges Georgia is facing in its pursuit of EU membership and more specifically, it seeks to
International/Current Affairs
Next chief minister of Bihar, India?
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) Judging by what one sees, Tejashwi Yadav seems all set to be the next Chief Minister of Bihar. The
Health and Environmental
High Scores, Low Resilience: Why Schools Must Teach Emotional Intelligence
By Amna Amir (Pakistan) “We are producing scholars who can solve equations but cannot solve their own fears.” Every year, schools celebrate exam toppers, children
Geopolitics/Diplomatic news
From Occupation to Partnership? Iraq Weighs U.S. Moves
By Noor Alwali (Iraq) After more than two decades, Congress is taking a symbolic step to formally close the chapter on the Iraq War. In
Legal Updates and Legislation
Humayun Hassan versus Arslan Humayun: The Limits of Maintenance
By Fatima Ghufran (Pakistan) The duty of a father to maintain his child is a fundamental tenet of family law in Pakistan. It emanates from
Human Rights-Gender and Equality
For the First Time in History: A Woman Leads Japan
By Liza Zurabiani (Georgia) For the first time in its modern history, Japan a nation long marked by political conservatism and entrenched gender hierarchies has
Opinions
Lighting the Lamp of Unity: An Appeal to Celebrate Diwali Together
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) On 12th October 2025, I visited the dargah of the great Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi, accompanied
Opinions
When Tradition Speaks Back, Art as Resistance in a Globalized World
By Liza Zurabiani (Georgia) For an ordinary person, even just walking through the Venice Biennale is a simple act. When you walk through the Venice
Geopolitics/Diplomatic news
Iraq Vision 2050: Ambition, Challenges, and Regional Implications
By Noor Alwali (Iraq) Amid regional turmoil and persistent internal political challenges, Iraq faces an uncertain future. At the core of its difficulties lies a
