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Enforced Disappearances, Human Rights and BLA’s Independence Call

Enforced Disappearances, Human Rights and BLA's Independence Call

By N. C. BipindraBalochistan has yet again entered a dangerous phase of political and humanitarian uncertainty.Recent declaration by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) to form an independent army and seek international recognition as a sovereign nation has brought decades-long freedom struggle against Pakistan’s reported occupation into sharp focus. While BLA’s statement marks a new and … Continue reading Enforced Disappearances, Human Rights and BLA’s Independence Call →

Beyond “Iron Brothers”: The Cracks in the China-Pakistan Defence Partnership

Beyond “Iron Brothers”: The Cracks in the China-Pakistan Defence Partnership

N. C. Bipindra Pakistan's engagement with both Washington and Beijing raises concerns about its relationship with China. Despite claims of trust and shared interests, Pakistan's foreign policy history reveals a consistent pattern of duplicity. This poses risks for China, affecting its security and technological dominance. Let us analyse Pakistan's dual alignments, urging caution from Beijing … Continue reading Beyond “Iron Brothers”: The Cracks in the China-Pakistan Defence Partnership →

Nepal Stares at Uncertainty!

Nepal Stares at Uncertainty!

A stable, open, vibrant Himalayan nation retaining its Hindu core with cultural, civilizational and spiritual underpinning is most sustainable. K.A.Badarinath Peace and tranquillity, political stability and nursing the tiny Himalayan nation, Nepal to normalcy is pivotal to enduring growth and sustained development in South Asia. Bharat’s nearest and one of the most trusted partners, Nepal … Continue reading Nepal Stares at Uncertainty! →

Bali Jatra Reflects Bharat’s Maritime Prowess

Bali Jatra Reflects Bharat’s Maritime Prowess

India and Southeast Asia share civilizational connect, maritime and cultural heritage that’s now dubbed as Global South. Dr Aniket Pingley Connections between India and Southeast Asia go back more than two thousand years, shaped by vast waters of Indian Ocean. These seas were not barriers but bridges, linking ports of ancient India with the islands … Continue reading Bali Jatra Reflects Bharat’s Maritime Prowess →

Deconstruction of Caste: Dismantling Misconceptions

Deconstruction of Caste: Dismantling Misconceptions

Dr Aniket Pingley Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s seminal 1916 paper, “Castes in India: Their Mechanism, Genesis and Development,” delivered at Columbia University, stands as a profound scholarly effort to dismantle misconceptions about caste. Rather than accepting popular notions of caste as a divinely sanctioned religious institution or a system imposed nationally by Brahmins, Ambedkar rigorously applied ethnological and sociological … Continue reading Deconstruction of Caste: Dismantling Misconceptions →

Washington Post Does It Again!

Washington Post Does It Again!

Agenda based biased reportage from Bharat seems to never end. Latest story is with regards to illegal infiltrators from Bangladesh. CIHS Several global media representatives operating out of India or those descending in New Delhi on behalf of organizations like Washington Post seem to have been adequately briefed on their agenda. And, these uncouth operators … Continue reading Washington Post Does It Again! →

PRESS RELEASE: CIHS Hosts Interactive Session with the Ambassador of Spain to India on Strengthening of Indo-Spain Relations

CIHS Hosts Interactive Session with the Ambassador of Spain to India on Strengthening of Indo-Spain Relations

New Delhi, June 28, 2025 — The Centre for Integrated and Holistic Studies (CIHS) successfully hosted an engaging and insightful interactive session with H.E. Mr. Juan Antonio March Pujol, Ambassador of Spain to India, at Prime Ministers Museum, New Delhi.  The thought-provoking discussion on the evolving contours of Indo-Spain relations in a rapidly changing global … Continue reading PRESS RELEASE: CIHS Hosts Interactive Session with the Ambassador of Spain to India on Strengthening of Indo-Spain Relations →

Lions, Shadows & Silk Roads

Lions, Shadows & Silk Roads

Israel-Iran clash reshaped West Asia's strategic chessboard with US getting in. India will have to display maturity, dexterity, openness and exercise its strategic autonomy. N. C. Bipindra The Middle East was thrust into dramatic escalation of hostilities as Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion," a comprehensive preemptive military campaign against Iranian targets, taking out military and … Continue reading Lions, Shadows & Silk Roads →

Radicalised Khalistanis, a Canadian Problem

For years Canada’s mainstream parties have courted Sikh immigrants to win votes. Now, they pander to Khalistani extremists for political gains. Rahul Pawa As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Canada for the G7 summit, an unsettling scene greeted international media: young children brandished “Khalistan” flags and even defaced a Hindu temple in Surrey with … Continue reading Radicalised Khalistanis, a Canadian Problem →