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Atmospheric Optics – Iridescent Clouds
Iridescent clouds, also known as irisation, occur when thin parts of clouds display soft pastel colors. This phenomenon is caused by diffraction and interference of sunlight or moonlight by tiny, […]
Asiatic Lion conservation: Gir distribution, Project Lion, coexistence with Maldharis, and big-cat alliances
Geography & ecology of the “Greater Gir” landscape The Asiatic lion’s only wild population lives in Gujarat’s Saurashtra, across a connected “Greater Gir” mosaic—core protected areas (Gir National Park & […]
‘Master of Roster’ doctrine: administrative authority of Chief Justices; limits on supervisory powers; judicial discipline.
Master of the Roster Doctrine in India Master of the Roster (MoR) refers to the principle that the Chief Justice – whether of India (CJI) in the Supreme Court or a […]
Satavahana period archaeology and material culture – terracotta, beads, and sculptures
Historical Context & Archaeological Sources The Satavahana dynasty (circa 1st century BCE–3rd century CE) flourished across the Deccan region, backed by vibrant urban centres and Buddhist patronage. Prominent archaeological sites such as Kondapur, Kotilingala, […]
Judicial review of welfare-scheme nomenclature & the doctrine of separation of powers
India’s Constitution gives the State wide latitude to roll out welfare schemes, yet it also equips the courts with an equally strong power of supervision. Over five decades, the Supreme […]
Maritime Geography of the South China Sea (SCS) & Indo-Pacific Sea-Lanes of Communication (SLOCs)
The South China Sea (SCS) sits astride the world’s busiest maritime super-corridor: every day, energy tankers from the Persian Gulf, raw-material bulkers from Australia and Africa, and container ships linking […]
