Social Media and Women Empowerment – Potential, Challenges, Way Ahead
Recently, pop star Rihanna’s tweet turned the global spotlight on internet shutdowns at sites where farmers’ protests were taking place. She and o…
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Suicide in India – Causes, Prevention, Government Efforts
In the last few decades, suicide has emerged as one of the common causes of death in India. A large number of people lose their lives every year to su…
Feminisation of Agriculture – Challenges and Way Ahead
The pandemic-led health and socio-economic crisis have hit women and girls in a disproportionate fashion, leading to increased feminisation of poverty…
Gender Sensitization of Indian Judiciary – Challenges and Way Ahead
Unbiased interpretation of judiciary of laws passed by the legislature is vital for ensuring sound democracy and inclusive society. Yet, the Indian Ju…
Shadow Pandemic – Meaning, Challenges, Way Ahead
With the coronavirus pandemic roiling across the world, most of the government measures focus on containing the spread of the infection. In this situa…
Handloom Sector in India – Everything you need to know
The Indian handloom industry is one of the oldest and largest cottage industries in India with a standing ancient tradition dating back thousands of y…
Domestic Violence in India – All you need to know
Violence against women in India is an issue deeply rooted in societal norms and economic dependence. Female feticide, domestic violence, sexual harass…
SC Verdict on Women’s Inheritance Rights: Analysis
In a judgment that would remove ambiguity in Hindu women’s inheritance rights after the amendment to the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, the…
Minimum Legal Age of Marriage for Women – Laws, Pros and Cons
Prime Minister Narendra Modi In his seventh Independence Day speech at Red Fort, stressed upon several aspects about the development of women in India…
