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Faith as Practice: Caste, Crisis and Continuity in the ​ Teyyam Field of BediraKottāram Meena J Panikker and Sobin George Abstract Teyyam performers are often described as powerless after they come out of their vēṣa (performance attire) but not so is the case at BediraKottāram, a past kaḷari, located in the Kasaragod district of Kerala.… Continue reading Faith as Practice: Caste, Crisis and Continuity in the Teyyam Field of BediraKottāram

Twin Engines of Urbanisation: Commercialisation and Consumerism in Bengaluru’s Development Pramod V and Ramappa K B Abstract It is widely accepted that urbanisation as a process is a natural outcome of development. However, its varying pace across cities calls for a theoretical explanation. While many researchers have empirically explored the development paths of different cities,… Continue reading Twin Engines of Urbanisation: Commercialisation and Consumerism in Bengaluru’s Development

Supply Response Analysis to Assess the Impact of Minimum Support Price Policy on Food Grain Production in Karnataka   Vilas Jadhav, Ramappa K B and Jayadeva Nayak Abstract The present paper explores the impact of the minimum support price [MSP] policy on food grain production in Karnataka based on the time series data covering the… Continue reading Supply Response Analysis to Assess the Impact of Minimum Support Price Policy on Food Grain Production in Karnataka

Governance and Service Delivery of Agrarian Electricity Subsidy in India: A Systematic Review   Mehul Kumar and K C Smitha Abstract This study examines the evolution, governance, and delivery of agrarian electricity subsidies across Indian states through a systematic review of literature. Adopting a multidisciplinary perspective and guided by the analytical framework of populism, it… Continue reading Governance and Service Delivery of Agrarian Electricity Subsidy in India: A Systematic Review

Socio-Economic Determinants of Housing Inequality in India   Shruthi Menon Abstract Housing inequality is a pressing concern for inclusive growth and social well-being. This study examines the nature of housing inequalities and their disparities, through the lens of categorical inequality. Building on Charles’ Tilly’s concept of Durable Inequality and Therborn’s notion of existential inequality, the… Continue reading Socio-Economic Determinants of Housing Inequality in India

Critical Evaluation of the Geographical Indication Policy Framework in India   K Rakshitha and Malini L Tantri Abstract The Geographical Indications (GI) tag is proposed to be an important instrument for promoting rural development, protecting cultural heritage, and enhancing the marketability of GI-tagged products. The GI system has come into legal effect internationally through the… Continue reading Critical Evaluation of the Geographical Indication Policy Framework in India