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Tamil Nadu’s Political Evolution Beyond Elections

By Babu Palani Tamil Nadu occupies a unique position within India’s federal political system. For more than a century, the state’s political discourse has been characterized by an enduring engagement with social reform, representation, and welfare-oriented governance. While electoral politics remains important, the broader political evolution of Tamil Nadu has

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Peace Series -3

Peace is Desired by All; Trust is Missing Between Communities: Reflections from Manipur By Mathew Mattam I travelled to Manipur to engage with young people in a five-day residential peacebuilding program. Like many visitors to the state, I arrived carrying reports, statistics, and media narratives about conflict. I left with

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Peace Series-2

Why Peacebuilding Matters for me: Reflections from the Peace Builders Training. By Priya Khadka, Team Lead Youth4Peace, Pune On 4–5 June 2026, I joined the Peace Builders Training of Trainers (ToT) at the Youth Resource Centre, Pune, with curiosity and a desire to learn. I left the training with something

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Peace Series 1

Manipur’s Challenges and the Path Towards Lasting Peace By Mathew Mattam Manipur stands at a critical crossroads in its history. Once celebrated for its rich composite culture, harmonious coexistence, and unique blend of ethnic and religious traditions, the state today faces profound social, political, and humanitarian challenges. The violence that

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Tamil Nadu’s Political Evolution Beyond Elections

By Babu Palani Tamil Nadu occupies a unique position within India’s federal political system. For more than a century, the state’s political discourse has been characterized by an enduring engagement with social reform, representation, and welfare-oriented governance. While electoral politics remains important, the broader political evolution of Tamil Nadu has

Read More »

Peace Series -3

Peace is Desired by All; Trust is Missing Between Communities: Reflections from Manipur By Mathew Mattam I travelled to Manipur to engage with young people in a five-day residential peacebuilding program. Like many visitors to the state, I arrived carrying reports, statistics, and media narratives about conflict. I left with

Read More »

Peace Series-2

Why Peacebuilding Matters for me: Reflections from the Peace Builders Training. By Priya Khadka, Team Lead Youth4Peace, Pune On 4–5 June 2026, I joined the Peace Builders Training of Trainers (ToT) at the Youth Resource Centre, Pune, with curiosity and a desire to learn. I left the training with something

Read More »

Peace Series 1

Manipur’s Challenges and the Path Towards Lasting Peace By Mathew Mattam Manipur stands at a critical crossroads in its history. Once celebrated for its rich composite culture, harmonious coexistence, and unique blend of ethnic and religious traditions, the state today faces profound social, political, and humanitarian challenges. The violence that

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