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Maibam Warish and Mr.Altaf Azam Department of International Relations-West Asian Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi. I. IntroductionWhen cities around the world are experiencing an eerie desolation induced by state-imposed lockdowns, there is a frantic slump prevailing in the global oil markets. On Monday, the 20th of April, 2020, an empty barrel of crude oil was worth much more than a barrel full, as Oil traded at a historic low of -37 $ a barrel at the WTI. However, from India’s perspective, the majority of its crude basket represents oil from Oman/ Dubai axis which is based on Brent crude…

Armed Forces Special Power Act.1958 An ordinance entitled the Armed forces (Assam and Manipur) Special Powers Ordinance, 1958, was promulgated by the President on the 22nd May, 1958. Section 3 of the Ordinance powers the Governor of Assam and the Chief Commissioner of Manipur to declare the whole or any part of Assam or the Union territory of Manipur, as the case may be, to be a disturbed area. On such a declaration being made in the Official Gazette, any Commissioned Officer, Warrant Officer, non-commissioned officer or any other person of equivalent rank in the armed forces may exercise, in…

Laaj (Shame) Laaj is a 2004 Assamese film directed by Manju Borah and is an adaptation of a story written by Arun Goswami inspired by a real-life incident. The movie has received wide acclaim for its story based on a girl and direction and was even selected for screening at the London film festival in 2013. Set up in rural Assam, the film tells the story of a young girl named Ila who is a bright student full of hopes and dreams. The film starts showing her good performance in school which earns her praise from everyone. As the film…