Kautilya Society, NUSRL Ranchi Calls For Blogs For 'Kautilya's Take' [Submit By 30th May]

The Kautilya Society at the National University of Study and Research in Law (NUSRL), Ranchi, announces a Call for Blogs for its official policy blog, Kautilya's Take. This platform is intended to serve as a forum for reflective and critical discourse on matters intersecting law, governance, and public policy.

Kautilya's Take invites submissions that engage with contemporary legal and policy developments, challenge existing frameworks, and propose grounded, research-driven solutions to modern governance challenges. The blog is committed to encouraging analytical depth and accessibility in content, making it suitable for both academic readers and those without a formal background in law or policy.

The Kautilya Society is a student-led initiative established through a collaborative partnership between NUSRL Ranchi and the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, New Delhi. The Society seeks to bridge the divide between legal academia and real-world policy development. It provides students with opportunities to engage in research, participate in dialogue, and contribute to reform-oriented public discourse.

Kautilya's Take, as the Society's flagship blog, seeks to provide a space where diverse voices can address pressing social, legal, economic, and administrative challenges from a policy perspective.

Submission Guidelines

Submissions are welcome from students, academicians, researchers, and professionals across disciplines. Contributions should offer original, well-reasoned, and well-researched commentary on relevant legal and public policy issues.

Co-authorship is permitted for up to two authors. All submissions must be original and unpublished, and must not be under consideration elsewhere. Authors are expected to ensure factual and legal accuracy, and to substantiate their arguments with credible references

Formatting Guidelines

• Word Count: 1,500 – 2,000 words (including footnotes)
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12; 1.5 line spacing
• Footnotes: Times New Roman, size 10; single line spacing
• Citation Style: The Bluebook, 21st Edition
• File Format: Submit Word (.doc/.docx) format.
• File Name Format: “KautilyaTake_Submission_Title”
• The submitted document must not contain the author's name, institutional affiliation, or any identifying details

Use of hyperlinks to primary sources, legal texts, and credible news reports is encouraged. Footnotes should be used primarily for formal legal citations. Submissions must adhere to a plagiarism threshold of 10 percent.

Suggested Areas of Focus (Non-Exhaustive)

• Law and Public Policy
• Governance and Institutional Reform
• Access to Justice and Legal Empowerment
• Economic Policy and Regulatory Reform
• Environment and Sustainable Development
• Education and Technology Policy
• Health and Welfare Systems
• Digital Rights and Data Governance
• Local Governance and Rural Development
• Criminal Justice Reforms
• Urban Policy and Infrastructure
• Social Security and Welfare Schemes
• Federalism and Centre-State Relations

Authors are encouraged to explore any topic that aligns with the broader mission of promoting thoughtful, inclusive, and reform-oriented policy discourse.

Mode of Submission

Submissions must be made through the following GoogleForm
Submissions made through any other mode will not be accepted.

Deadline

The last date for submission is May 30, 2025. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. Early submissions are encouraged.

Review and Publication

All submissions will be reviewed by the Student and Peer Review Board of the Kautilya Society NUSRL. Submissions will be assessed on originality, clarity, depth of analysis, relevance, and adherence to guidelines. Selected blogs will be published on the official website of Kautilya's Take and circulated among academic and policy networks.

Contact

Email: kautilyasociety@nusrlranchi.ac.in
Student Convenor: Gaurav Kumar Mandal – +91 91420 70677

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For more details, refer to the brochure here