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  Constructing South Asian reproductive risk

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  Water Diplomacy in the Cauvery River and Mullaperiyar Dam: A Case Study of Tamil Nadu's Experience With Karnataka and Kerala

  Water sharing by multiple nations internationally often leads to issues concerning access, utilization, and sustainability. In South India, Tamil Nadu's incident with water diplomacy, mainly in managing the Cauvery River Basin shared with Karnataka, presents important implications for reserve management and conflict resolution. The state relies heavily on its river systems for irrigation, drinking water, and industrial use, but the scarcity and irregular allocation of water resources pose a significant challenge. Efficient water diplomacy can help achieve sustainable water administration by fostering common thought and cooperation among riparian states. This paper critically evaluates the challenges and opportunities in Tamil Nadu's water peacekeeping, focusing on its commitment to neighboring states over collective water resources. It explores key themes such as the historical context of interstate water-sharing disagreements, the efficiency of existing lawful and institutional frameworks, and the role of political and social arrangements in shaping water-sharing negotiations. The paper also underscores the need for a more practical and mutual approach to water distribution, moving away from legal arbitration and political negotiation to embrace the values of sustainable and evenhanded water management. 2025 Policy Studies Organization.
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  Therapists as Researchers: Navigating Dilemmas From Research on Indian Therapists

  Background and Aim: This paper explores the journey of an Indian therapist-researcher as she delves into the complex realm of the therapists' use of self inIndia. It examines the reflection of an experienced Indian therapist-researcher investigating the complex phenomenon of the use of self. Methods: Using qualitative phenomenological interviews, the present study explores the dilemmas that therapists as researchers face during the interview process. This paper draws from a study with eight participants on the topic Use of Self in Therapy: An Exploratory Study Among Indian Counsellors and Therapists using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Results and Discussion: The dynamic interplay between researcher and participant identities underscoresthe necessity of carefully navigating boundaries and tailoring the inquiry process to participant needs and research objectives. This paper illustrates possible pathways of responding to these dilemmas of identity by transforming the interview process into a more participant-led conversation and using therapeutic skills to ethically navigate research interviews. As the researcher grapples with the question of whether the therapist self should be held back or freely expressed, the paper offers insights into the delicate balance between knowledge-gathering as part of research and maintaining participant safety. Finally, this study emphasisesthe importance of reflexivity in understanding the self of the therapist, particularly in the context of India's evolving therapy landscape. Conclusion: This paper highlights the questions and dilemmas that arise in qualitative research and the need for ethical reflexivity, responsiveness and sensitivity while working with people. 2025 British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.