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Shalini Nair
The writer is a gender studies PhD scholar at the University of Sussex, UK
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Govt launches Nutrition Mission aimed at 10 crore beneficiariesSubscriber Only
December 02, 2017 04:33 IST
The mission, approved by the Cabinet on Thursday, estimates an expenditure of Rs 9,046 crore over the next three years until March 31, 2020.
Sat, Dec 02, 2017
What’s involved in courting the OBCs, one quota at a timeSubscriber Only
November 28, 2017 01:11 IST
Giving the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) Constitutional status and new powers involves far more detail than meets the eye
Tue, Nov 28, 2017
It is the human right of women to be free from violence in all its forms, says UN Women’s Lakshmi PuriSubscriber Only
November 27, 2017 17:03 IST
Lakshmi Puri, Assistant Secretary-General of the United Nations and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, speaks on the sidelines of the World Assembly for Women at Tokyo
Mon, Nov 27, 2017
Parliament Winter session: Bill to grant NCBC constitutional status to be re-introduced in Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
November 24, 2017 04:16 IST
Officials silent on whether it will include amendments proposed by Opposition
Fri, Nov 24, 2017
Transgender rights: House panel proposed, govt rejectsSubscriber Only
November 19, 2017 04:52 IST
The report recommended specific provisions in the ministry’s version of the transgender Bill, to safeguard their rights, protect them against discrimination, and provide quotas in government colleges and jobs.
Sun, Nov 19, 2017
Manual scavenging law to be amended to hike compensation for deathsSubscriber Only
November 15, 2017 05:16 IST
The decisions were taken by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at a meeting chaired by Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday. States have accounted for merely 13,000-odd manual scavengers --- with 80 per cent in Uttar Pradesh and most others maintaining that they have none at all.
Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Ivanka at World Assembly for Women: ‘Integrating, empowering women not just good corporate policy, it’s good business’Subscriber Only
November 04, 2017 00:20 IST
Ivanka said: “The fact is all women are working women. Whether they make the commute each morning or spend the day with their children at home or some combination of both.”
Sat, Nov 04, 2017
India slips 21 places in gender gap ranking, Bangladesh aheadSubscriber Only
November 03, 2017 05:27 IST
While the top ranks continue to be held by the Nordic countries of Iceland, Norway and Finland, Bangladesh, at 47th position, holds the highest rank in South Asia.
Fri, Nov 03, 2017Gender disparity: World economy can reach $28 tn if gap closes, says Kristalina GeorgievaSubscriber Only
November 02, 2017 02:23 IST
Georgieva added that attaining gender equality means, among other things, ensuring girls are in school and economic empowerment which gives women the choice on what to do and what not to do.
Thu, Nov 02, 2017
Government plans to amend Hindu Adoptions Act to check adoption under personal lawSubscriber Only
October 24, 2017 03:28 IST
Maneka Gandhi said, “The ministry will issue an ultimatum to all child-care institutions asking them to register under the JJ Act by December 31, else shut down operations.”
Tue, Oct 24, 2017
In Fact: Between void and voidable, scope for greater protection for girl childSubscriber Only
October 23, 2017 01:15 IST
A 2014 UNICEF report found that the median age at first marriage was 15.4 years for women in the poorest quintile, and 19.7 years for those in the richest quintile.
Mon, Oct 23, 2017
Fund crunch: 88% of NREGA budget over, 6 months leftSubscriber Only
October 19, 2017 05:00 IST
Last financial year, of the additional Rs 15,000 crore that the MoRD sought in supplementary demands, the Finance Ministry cleared only Rs 9,000 crore.
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Global Hunger Index: More and more Indian children weigh too little for their height
October 13, 2017 02:30 IST
Global study ranks India 100th of 119 counties, worse than Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
Fri, Oct 13, 2017
Lawyers in marital rape case see glimmer of hope in Supreme Court order on sex with child wifeSubscriber Only
October 12, 2017 04:22 IST
The Delhi High Court is hearing a bunch of petitions, filed by RIT foundation, AIDWA, and a marital rape survivor, challenging the overall constitutional validity of Section 375.
Thu, Oct 12, 2017
Soon, plan to end manual sewer cleaning in urban areas: Hardeep Singh PuriSubscriber Only
October 03, 2017 03:53 IST
While physical targets of Swachh Bharat Mission, such as construction of toilets, are easier to meet, ensuring an end to manual scavenging is a much more difficult task, said Puri.
Tue, Oct 03, 2017
Swachh Bharat’s forgotten soldiersSubscriber Only
October 01, 2017 00:46 IST
They live and die off official rolls, on the fringes of ambitious govt cleanliness missions, and down the drains of cities.
Wed, Sep 19, 2018
No chief named month after govt formed OBC list restructure panelSubscriber Only
September 28, 2017 01:57 IST
The commission is to be set up under Article 340 of the Constitution.
Thu, Sep 28, 2017
NDA states stall 50 per cent quota for women in panchayat electionsSubscriber Only
September 23, 2017 04:58 IST
According to the 73rd and 74th Amendment Act of the Constitution, passed in 1993, one-third of the seats in all rural and urban local bodies are reserved for women.
Sat, Sep 23, 2017
Cash transfers may replace rations for women and infantsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2017 05:08 IST
Cash transfers instead of food has been widely debated with several criticising it for not being an actual substitute for take-home rations, which is a mix of cereals, fats, sugar and pulses, with added micronutrients.
Tue, Sep 19, 2017
Meet Anam- One of the three petitioners seeking criminalisation of marital rapeSubscriber Only
September 17, 2017 02:31 IST
The marital rape law was last revised 68 years ago. As the Centre again argues against criminalising it, this 26-year-old is among the petitioners fighting back. SHALINI NAIR on her battle, and the long road leading to it.
Wed, Sep 19, 2018
From Kameng to Kanker, children add splash of colour to Swachh Bharat campaignSubscriber Only
September 16, 2017 04:19 IST
While the district-level winners have been awarded, the states are expected to send their top three entries soon following which the ministry would pick the country’s top three and felicitate the students at a ceremony in Delhi on October 2, the third anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission.
Sat, Sep 16, 2017
Why minimum wage not in NREGA: ‘Women paid less’Subscriber Only
September 11, 2017 01:29 IST
The Indian Express had reported how the ministry panel, in its report to minister Narendra Tomar recently, said that MGNREGA wages were lower than minimum wages in 17 states but ruled that ‘’there is no compelling argument for convergence of minimum wages for agricultural labour and wages notified for NREGA workers”.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017
Uma Bharti, 58, Minister, Drinking Water & Sanitation: Over to Swachh Bharat, to oversee how states are faringSubscriber Only
September 04, 2017 01:54 IST
The sole focus of the drinking water and sanitation ministry has been Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s showpiece Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
On the to-do list of Hardeep Puri, 65, MoS (Ind.), Housing & Urban Affairs: Housing for all, Smart Cities, Metro projectsSubscriber Only
September 04, 2017 01:14 IST
What was unfinished business before Sunday’s cabinet reshuffle, and what are the challenges that lie ahead
Mon, Sep 04, 2017
Central panel says states don’t need to hike NREG pay to match minimum wageSubscriber Only
September 01, 2017 05:28 IST
A report, prepared by a Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) committee states that wages under the rural employment guarantee scheme were last aligned to minimum wages in 2009, and that “there is no compelling reason to align MGNREGA and states minimum wages again”.
Fri, Sep 01, 2017Journalism of Courage
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