Manipur Unrest- Background, Recent Developments & Reasons
While the northeastern state of Manipur has been restive at least since the start of 2023, a recent High Court order regarding ST status for the Meite…
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100th Labour Day- Background, Changes & Challenges
May 1st 2023 marks 100 years since the first Labour Day was celebrated in India in 1923. Today, the observation holds relevance as labour unions wane …
Rajasthan Platform-based Gig Workers (Registration and Welfare) Bill, 2023- Background, Highlights & Significance
In the recent months, Rajasthan has been working on a legislation to ensure the social security of its gig workers. This first-of-its-kind Bill could …
Niyamgiri Movement- Importance of the FPIC Concept
2023 marks 10 years since the historic Niyamgiri Referendum in which the tribal people of southern Odisha gave a resounding no to a bauxite mining pro…
Migrant Workers’ Scare in TN- Background, Recent Developments & Concerns
Following fake videos, allegedly showing anti-migrant attacks in Tamil Nadu, going viral on social media, the state government had to step up to issue…
Apatanis’ Integrated Cultivation Method- Lessons in Sustainability
The Apatanis are one of the major ethnic groups in the eastern Himalayan region. Their culture and traditions have been much documented since the 12th…
Unionization- Determinants, Trends & Challenges
The recent retrenchments have triggered significant changes in the labour markets. One consequence of these changes is the birth of unionization, even…
Assam’s Drive against Child Marriage- Background, Concerns & Solutions
The recent crackdown against child marriage in Assam is inviting support and concerns. Over 2,000 men have been arrested over a period of 4 days under…
AISHE (All India Survey of Higher Education) Report- Gender Equality Gains take a Hit
The recently released AISHE report for 2020-21 shows that the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to reverse the gains in gender equality with regards to high…
