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The Wind from the West: Playwright Ananda Rao’s Padamati Gali

Ananda Rao’s Padamati Gali is a powerful Telugu play examining the plight of Indian farmers in the face of land acquisition and socio-economic challenges. The narrative provides a nuanced portrayal of rural resistance, making it a significant contribution to modern Indian theatre.

Open Science and its Facets – ICCIG 4 at IIM, Ahmedabad

The ICCIG 4 panel at IIM Ahmedabad explored the legal, social, and institutional facets of open science in India. Discussions addressed inclusion, access, and the evolving roles of libraries and policy in fostering a more open scientific community.

Literary Works to Braille – Which Exclusive Right?

This article analyses whether converting literary works to Braille involves reproduction or adaptation rights under Indian copyright law. It provides a structured legal perspective on the relevant copyright exceptions for accessible formats.

Accessibility of Science to Persons with Blindness: Miles and Miles To Go

The article explores the barriers faced by persons with blindness in accessing scientific resources and information in India. It discusses legal developments, institutional challenges, and the need for targeted policies and collaborative initiatives to improve accessibility in science education and research.

Blindness and Accessible Books: From Marrakesh to Marella Gunta Palem

This post explores the progress and challenges of accessible books for blindness in India since the Marrakesh Treaty. Despite legal reforms and initiatives, significant barriers to information access persist for persons with disabilities.

THE CONSENSUAL IS NO LONGER CRIMINAL

The Supreme Court’s 2018 verdict striking down parts of Section 377 IPC marked a pivotal moment for LGBT rights and privacy law in India. This article examines the judgment’s impact on constitutional rights, legal reasoning, and the evolution of Indian law regarding consensual adult relationships.

Student Blog Idol

Sinapse takes great pleasure in announcing the Winner of the Student Blog Idol contest of 2014! Without much ado, here are the Winners: First place:...

Terror Attack on the Creative Community

The Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris in January 2015 left a lasting impact on the creative community, bringing attention to the risks faced by those championing free expression. This post analyses the incident’s significance and commemorates the contributions of the victims to global creativity.