1. Are you passionate about understanding India's role in regional and global politics?
2. Do you enjoy studying how culture, religion, and identity shape contemporary society?
3. Are you interested in economic development, trade, and India's integration into global markets?
4. Do you enjoy comparing India’s policies and social dynamics with those of neighboring countries or other global actors?
5. Are you comfortable working with diverse sources—academic, media, policy documents, and oral narratives?
6. Are you motivated by fieldwork, interviews, or direct engagement with communities?
7. Do you care about ethical representation and cultural sensitivity when studying contemporary societies?
8. Are you interested in how technology, media, and globalization affect India’s internal and external dynamics?
9. Do you enjoy writing, presenting, or debating ideas about global interdependence and regional strategy?
10. Are you willing to update your perspectives as new events and scholarship reshape understanding?