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Vrinda Narain

Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism; Max Bell School of Public Policy, McGill University
Professor Vrinda Narain’s research and teaching focus on constitutional law, social diversity and feminist legal theory.

She is the author of two books: Reclaiming the Nation: Muslim Women and the Law in India (University of Toronto Press, 2008) and Gender and Community: Muslim Women's Rights in India (University of Toronto Press, 2001).

Professor Vrinda Narain is the 2017 recipient of the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice’s Charles D. Gonthier Research Fellowship.She was Associate Dean, Academic, at the Faculty of Law from 2016 to 2019. She is a Board Member of the transnational solidarity network, Women Living Under Muslim Laws (WLUML).

Syria’s new government is already oppressing women, posing a dire threat to their future

Jan 22, 2025 05:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics

As the international community celebrates the fall of another dictatorship following the collapse of Syrias Assad regime, the future of womens rights remains precarious. Global leaders are commending Syrias liberation and...

Economy

Stock Futures Rise as Netflix Surges and Trump Policies Gain Attention

U.S. stock index futures edged higher Tuesday evening following Wall Street gains, as investors evaluated President Donald Trumps initial policies. SP 500 Futures climbed 0.2% to 6,096.25 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures rose...

Trump Considers 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Drug Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he is considering imposing 10% tariffs on Chinese imports starting February 1. Speaking at a White House event, Trump cited concerns over the flow of illicit drugs,...

Trump Announces $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Investment

U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a $500 billion private sector initiative to boost artificial intelligence infrastructure in the United States, aiming to outpace global competitors. The joint venture, Stargate,...

Asia’s Tech Sector Set for Growth in 2025 Amid Valuation Recovery

Asias technology sector is poised for growth in 2025, with valuations now reflecting elevated bond yields and early signs of earnings recovery, according to Bernstein analysts. The sectors forward price-to-earnings (P/E)...

South Korea's Acting President Seeks Stronger U.S. Ties Amid Trade and Security Concerns

South Koreas acting president, Choi Sang-mok, expressed hopes for deeper, reciprocal relations with Washington under Donald Trumps second term as U.S. president. Concerns loom over the impact of Trumps policies on Asias...

Politics

Trump Administration Halts Federal Health Agencies’ Communications

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered federal health agencies to suspend all external communications, including health advisories, scientific reports, website updates, and social media posts,...

Panama Rejects Trump’s Panama Canal Claims at Davos

Panamas President Jose Raul Mulino dismissed concerns over potential U.S. intervention after former President Donald Trump expressed interest in reclaiming the Panama Canal. Responding to questions at the World Economic...

Belarus Presidential Election: Lukashenko Poised for Another Term

Belarus is set for a presidential election on Sunday, with five candidates on the ballot but no real contest. Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, is expected to secure another five-year term, a result the exiled...

Trump Faces Calls for Compassion on Immigrants and LGBTQ+ Rights in Cathedral Sermon

President Donald Trump attended a prayer service at the Washington National Cathedral, where Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde urged him to show compassion towards immigrants and respect LGBTQ+ rights. This came a day...

Trudeau Stands Ready Amid Tariff Uncertainty with Trump

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau affirmed his governments readiness to address potential tariffs on Canada imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking on Tuesday, Trudeau emphasized the need to stay prepared for...

Science

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy provides in-house science advice for the president

Presidents need science advice. From climate change and pandemics to the governance of AI and the countrys nuclear arsenal, science sits at the center of a range of foreign and domestic policy challenges that reach the...

Double Moonshot: Japan’s ispace and Firefly Launch Lunar Missions

In a significant stride for lunar exploration, Japanese company ispace and U.S.-based Firefly Aerospace launched moon landers aboard a SpaceX rocket from Florida. This rare double mission highlights the growing competition...

Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort

Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been hampered by a limited supply of freshwater. So, when the winds are calm enough, skilled pilots flying planes...

Bill Gates’ Shocking New Malaria Solution Unveiled as Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Turn Into Flying Vaccinators

In a groundbreaking and controversial move, researchers funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Leiden University Medical Center have developed a revolutionary approach to combat malaria. The team has created...

Explosive CIA Whistleblower Claims Havana Syndrome Victims Face Cancer, Dementia, and Government Betrayal

A former CIA operative has come forward with alarming allegations, claiming that victims of the mysterious Havana Syndrome are now battling devastating health issues, including cancer, dementia, and Parkinsons disease. The...

Technology

OpenAI Partners with Tech Giants on $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Initiative

OpenAI announced a partnership with Nvidia, Microsoft, Oracle, and Arm to develop advanced AI infrastructure in the U.S. through a new entity, The Stargate Project. This initiative plans to invest $500 billion over four...

Indonesia Nears Agreement with Apple to End iPhone 16 Sales Ban

Indonesia is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) that could pave the way for the sale of the iPhone 16 in the country. According to Bloomberg News, Indonesias investment minister, Rosan...

Infosys Explores Talent Transformation Amid AI Advancements

Infosys (NSE:INFY), Indias second-largest IT services firm, anticipates a major shift in how the tech industry manages talent, according to CTO Rafee Tarafdar during an interview at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The...

Oracle Leads Gains as OpenAI Unveils $500B AI Initiative

Shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL), Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), and Arm Holdings (NASDAQ:ARM) rallied after announcing a groundbreaking $500 billion artificial intelligence initiative with OpenAI. The new...

TikTok Users Left in Limbo as App Store Ban Continues in the US

TikTok users in the U.S. are caught in limbo as the popular app remains unavailable on Apple and Google app stores despite being briefly revived. Some users, desperate to regain access, have listed devices with the app...