Recognition of unpaid work – Importance, Benefits and Challenges
In the recent election season, people noticed numerous promises being made by politicians to woo the public. One of the promises which sought attentio…
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India’s Immunisation Program – History, Schemes, Challenges and Recommendations
As India is preparing to vaccinate most of its population against the COVID-19 disease, India’s immunisation programme and its readiness have come t…
Menstrual hygiene and taboo in India – Myths, Impact and Suggestions
In a recent development, the High Court of Gujarat proposed a set of nine-point guidelines to combat the problem of menstrual taboo in India. The benc…
Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 (New IT Rules)
Recently, the Government of India notified the new Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021 in the wa…
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…
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…
