| Title: | Routledge Handbook of State, Nation and Nationalism in South Asia |
| Author/s: | Amit Ranjan |
| Abstract: | The Routledge Handbook of State, Nation and Nationalism in South Asia analyses the nature of postcolonial South Asian states, examines enduring debates on nation and nationalism, and investigates the role of interconnected structure and agency in constructing an idea of nation and nationalism in respective South Asian countries.
Following an introduction by the editor, the book is structured in three parts: Part I, Nature of State; Part II, Imagining a Nation and Nation-Making; and Part III, Contesting Nationalism. Written by a mix of established and young scholars on South Asian politics and related disciplines, this handbook explores the following pertinent questions about the region: What is the nature of the State? Who identifies which identity groups are part of the nation and who are the “others”? What is the “dominant” form of nationalism? Why do identity-based differences and conflict exist? A useful guide and reference work, this handbook will be of interest to students and researchers of South Asian Studies and related disciplines. |
| Date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Title: | When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference |
| Author/s: | Vinod Rai |
| Abstract: | When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference offers a compelling re-examination of public audit as a force for institutional strengthening and governance reform, rather than merely a mechanism for fault-finding or compliance. Bringing together contributions from experienced government auditors, the volume presents real-world case studies across sectors such as infrastructure, finance, environment, social welfare and public service delivery, illustrating how evidence-based audits can lead to corrective action, policy recalibration and stronger administrative systems.
The book highlights the evolving role of India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in promoting transparency, accountability and better governance outcomes. Through analytical insights and first-hand accounts, it demonstrates how professional judgement and rigorous auditing practices can improve procedures, strengthen controls and support democratic accountability. Accessible yet rigorous, this volume will be of interest to policymakers, public administrators, auditors, scholars and anyone interested in the role of institutions in enhancing state capacity and public trust. |
| Date: | 15 April 2026 |
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