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‘Accelerate Action’, which is the theme for International Women’s Day this year, calls for collective efforts to promote gender equality and women’s rights. For weeks, in Kerala, tens of thousands of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) have been fighting for fair remuneration, retirement benefits, and formal recognition of their occupation. Their work forms the cornerstone … Read more
Harvesting chestnuts, at Wular lake, in Kashmir | Photo Credit: PTI Every year, March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day to advocate gender equality and recognise the achievements of women in diverse sectors. The theme this year is “Accelerate Action”. The women of Kashmir have long struggled for economic independence and social empowerment, navigating … Read more
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‘Women in science encounter many challenges that often start early’ | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Women in science navigate a minefield of challenges that often start early. Educational barriers, such as limited access to quality schools and gendered societal norms, can discourage girls from pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). For those who persist … Read more
Earlier this week, Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police teams rescued 23 workers who were stuck in a rubble of snow and ice, following an avalanche at Mana village, Uttarakhand. Eight workers died in the disaster, which occurred at a Border Roads Organisation construction site that had housed 54 labourers in eight containers. To say … Read more
Two World Cups. IPL titles with multiple teams. Franchise-cricket coach. And mental health advocate and expert. Shane Watson takes pride in every phase of his professional life on and around a cricket field. The burly all-rounder, currently representing Australia Masters in the International Masters League, opened up on various facets of cricket. Excerpts: Why does … Read more
‘At the policy level, the government can drive change by reimagining public space planning and design’ | Photo Credit: AFP India is often considered to be one of the most unsafe countries for women, a reality that demands urgent and deliberate change. India was ranked 128 among 177 countries rated in Women, Peace and Security … Read more
February’s sharp rise in the monthly services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), to 59, has provided a welcome relief to investors and policymakers, following the rise in GDP growth numbers, released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) for the December quarter of the current fiscal (Q3FY25). The strong rebound in the services PMI, up from 56.5 … Read more
Trump and MAGA U.S. President Donald Trump follows an unorthodox way of administration. Many of his policies are totally impractical. He cannot alienate the entire world and run America. His tantrums against Canada, proposed annexation of Greenland, and tariff war with China and Europe are some of the policies which are unwarranted and unworkable. There … Read more
The representation of marginalised communities in education is essential to achieving inclusive development, fostering social justice, and ensuring that historically disadvantaged groups are not left behind in the pursuit of progress. By prioritising their educational inclusion, societies can move closer to realising the ideals of equity and equality enshrined in democratic frameworks. The combined population … Read more