The privatization of security refers to the increasingly popular trend whereby business entities provide military and security services that were once monopolized by the
This research questions the nature of the contemporary Indian state, its relationship to neoliberalism, implications for the poor, and governance in relation to settlements and the urban poor.
Overall, the sex ratio at birth (SRB) in India has increased minimally in the last 15 years from 1.06 to 1.08. Reported son preference declined across the country, in rural and urban areas, and in all states, between 1992-93 and 2005-06.
While there are no observable gender differences in severe stunting at the national level, disaggregating the data reveals that girls are at higher risk than boys in some states.
The sex ratio at birth (SRB) in India is high and has increased over time in many states, reflecting persistent sex selection with a preference for males. However, this pattern is not uniform across states or regions.
This is a case study of Kamathipura, a dense, crumbling neighbourhood located in the heart of the island city of Mumbai, and one of Asia’s largest and oldest red light districts with a reputation synonymous with urban poverty, filth, crime, and im
By tackling the relationship between state, market and politician, researchers present a plea to policy makers to dismantle the practice of redevelopment as it is currently undertaken.