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Beyond the population arithmetic: Do more MPs really mean better representation?
April 19, 2026 4:41 pm
If the concern motivating delimitation is representation and responsiveness, then strengthening the tier with 3.2 million elected representatives, including 1.5 million women, should be part of the solution set, rather than an afterthought
Representation of SCs, STs in govt work force as per prescribed limit: Centre
December 19, 2024 5:09 pm
According to the information provided by the ministries/departments, as on January 1, 2024, the number of employees belonging to SCs, STs and Other Backward Classes, OBCs, is 5.47 lakh, 2.82 lakh and 8.55 lakh, respectively.
In Lok Sabha, ‘dominant’ Dalit groups have more representation: Breaking down the numbers
August 13, 2024 2:00 pm
Most of the 84 Dalit MPs in the Lower House are from groups that are relatively more influential economically and politically and are opposed to the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes
Disneyland adds dolls in wheelchairs to 'It's a Small World'
November 13, 2022 10:26 am
In a statement, Disneyland said it was part of an ongoing effort of enhancing attractions "to reflect more accurate representation of diversity around the world."
Gloria Estefan is thrilled to have her own Barbie doll version: 'Love to see Latinos succeeding in anything they do'
September 02, 2022 3:16 pm
The musician said that for a little Hispanic girl to "see herself reflected and say, 'Maybe one day I could do something that would have someone make a Barbie about me,' is really cool"
Four-year-old from London becomes first patka-wearing model for British brand Burberry
July 28, 2022 12:04 am
The brand released official pictures for its children’s autumn-winter '22 collection, for which they chose to cast Sahib Singh, making him the first model to wear a 'patka', traditionally worn by Sikh boys before they wear the 'pagri'
Why Bridgerton Season 2, despite its many shortcomings, is a satisfying slow burn
April 22, 2022 5:10 pm
The period drama is replete with anachronisms, misplaced portrayal of the colonised and confused cultural references, but by casting two dark Dravidian female British-Tamil actors in leading roles, the Netflix show has done a better job than mainstream Tamil cinema
'We need to start normalising queer characters in films': Indian screenwriter Mrittika 'Mou' Sarin
March 14, 2022 12:18 am
"I’m proud of the strides that Bollywood has been making to represent the LGBTQIA+ community in movies like 'Super Deluxe' and 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui'," she said
'It's me mommy': 2-year-old looks just like Encanto character
January 21, 2022 11:44 am
Disney’s Encanto has made more than $200 million since its release in November 2021.
Mattel criticised for failing to include Asian Barbie in its Olympics 2020 doll collection
August 10, 2021 1:44 pm
People were quick to point out that despite its innovation, the collection of dolls lacked inclusivity. They noticed during the re-promotion that there was no Asian Barbie in the collection of dolls
REPRESENTATION VIDEOS
UN delegation meets Madheshi protestors to check human rights violation
January 17, 2016 9:08 am
Nepal, Jan 17 (ANI): Since the promulgation of the new constitution in Nepal last year, the Madheshi community has been protesting as their “interests have been neglected”. The United Nations delegation visited the border area near India’s Raxaul district and met agitating protestors. The protestors claimed that not only their demands have been suppressed, but they have also been tortured by the Nepal administration. Talks between the government and the Madheshi community have not yielded any results. The protestors rejected government's plan, saying it did not meet their demands to offer adequate national representation.
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