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In this dispatch we explore the state-society relationship & how liberty emerges as a result of this interaction. We dive into the main themes of the…
Apurva Kumar
In this dispatch we explore the state-society relationship & how liberty emerges as a result of this interaction. We dive into the main themes of the…
Apurva Kumar
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December 2022

In this dispatch, we continue our discussion on the state strength and significance of institutions. We will take a deeper look at what factors drive…
Apurva Kumar

November 2022

On this Constitution Day, let's revisit Dr B R Ambedkar's famous speech when he introduced Draft Constitution in the Constituent Assembly.
Apurva Kumar

October 2022

In this dispatch, we will see how state formation happens.We will also explore two key dimensions of stateness- scope and strength and their impact on…
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September 2022

As Sunil Khilnani's 1997 book completes 25 years, in this dispatch we revisit critical passages from the book on Indian democracy, history, society and…
Apurva Kumar

August 2022

This is the transcript of Dr Raghuram Rajan's lecture at the 5th AIPC National Conclave in Chhattisgarh
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July 2022

In this dispatch we will look at the recent studies that highlight disparities in life expectancy among different social groups in India. Additional…
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June 2022

In this dispatch we look into different dimensions of policy implementation success and complex system nature of public policies
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May 2022

In this dispatch we will examine the 'trinity' of liberty, equality and fraternity that are the hallmarks of the Preamble to the Constitution
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March 2022

In this dispatch we will look at the history and the evolution of Article 21 and due process guarantee
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January 2022

In this dispatch we will revisit Pritchett's flailing state argument and will see whether in 2022, the head and the limbs of the Indian state are in…
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