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Governance and much more in Modern India

Add comment31 March 20121 min readby Madhav Khosla

A simply fascinating lecture on governance and much more in modern India by Pratap Bhanu Mehta.
Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mySuXPtAMm4
Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9BRYePpqkc

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Governance and much more in Modern India

Madhav Khosla

Further reading

India’s Illusory Autonomy: Why a Right to Palliative Care Must Precede Any Right to Die

Balancing Boundaries: The Case for a Right to Disconnect in India’s Modern Work Landscape

Beyond Newborns: Rethinking Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Mothers- Part II

Beyond Newborns: Rethinking Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Mothers- Part I

Indian Constitution: A Conversation with Power | Dr. Gautam Bhatia

From Space To Labour Laws: Is ISRO An Industry

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