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Shalini Nair
The writer is a gender studies PhD scholar at the University of Sussex, UK
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40 years on, scientist returns home seeking justice, prompts relook at sex abuse lawsSubscriber Only
February 01,2018 05:28:06 AM
In March 2016, police from Victoria, in the Canadian province of British Columbia, prepared a ‘General Occurrence Report’ based on Purnima’s detailed testimony and an audio recording of a purported phone conversation between her brother and the perpetrator where the latter allegedly made a confession.
Thu, Feb 01, 2018
21 million is the number of girls parents did not want: first such national dataSubscriber Only
January 30,2018 04:43:58 AM
The number has been arrived at by looking at the sex ratio of the last child (SRLC) which is heavily male-skewed, indicating that parents keep having children until they get the desired number of sons.
Tue, Jan 30, 2018
Govt plans liveability index of 116 citiesSubscriber Only
January 20,2018 05:50:41 AM
The cities, which together account for a total population of 13.4 crore people, will be ranked in order of the quality of life they offer.
Sat, Jan 20, 2018
National Urban Policy: Single policy for multiple statesSubscriber Only
January 20,2018 02:55:01 AM
The Centre has appointed a panel to develop framework for a comprehensive national policy for the first time, to focus on areas such as inclusive growth, infra finance system and robust urban information system.
Sat, Jan 20, 2018
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: Study links MLA surnames to ‘missing’ roads, govt calls it fallaciousSubscriber Only
January 18,2018 05:49:15 AM
PMGSY was started in 2000 with the stated intent of connecting 300,000 villages.
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
Higher FAR, more highrises: complex problem, several questionsSubscriber Only
January 18,2018 01:35:21 AM
Thirty-two of the world’s 100 most dense cities are in India.
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
Many ups and downs in battle against 377Subscriber Only
January 11,2018 00:45:06 AM
SC will revisit its 2013 judgment that upheld the validity of the law against gay sex. The Indian Express traces twists and turns in a long, difficult journey
Thu, Jan 11, 2018
To explore if cities can go vertical, govt forms a panel for upward revision of Floor Space IndexSubscriber Only
January 07,2018 04:20:07 AM
The NITI Aayog report also compares the case of Mumbai and Shanghai to illustrate how the latter, through a liberal FSI regime created more per capita space.
Sun, Jan 07, 2018
Govt lifts Haj ban on people with disabilitiesSubscriber Only
January 06,2018 04:10:25 AM
The ministry has directed the Haj Committee of India, which facilitates and subsidises the pilgrimage, to align its 2018-2022 guidelines in keeping with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
Sat, Jan 06, 2018
Instant triple talaq Bill deferred, penal clauses offer room for give-and-takeSubscriber Only
January 06,2018 04:00:14 AM
After the session concluded, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, offered to agree to the penal provisions in the Bill, provided it is insulated from outside interference and has a mechanism for subsistence allowance.
Sat, Jan 06, 2018
Will suggest review of all personal laws if uniform code not now: Law panel chiefSubscriber Only
January 05,2018 05:17:39 AM
Chauhan said that the Commission will soon commence oral consolations with religious scholars, political parties and other sections concerned on all aspects of personals laws including marriage, divorce, custody, succession and inheritance.
Fri, Jan 05, 2018
Ramdas Athawale backs 25 per cent quota for upper caste poorSubscriber Only
January 03,2018 04:05:26 AM
He said that he placed this issue of reservation for the economically backward people from among Marathas, Patidars, Jats, Thakurs, Brahmins, Lingayats and others before Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the NDA meet on December 15 last year.
Wed, Jan 03, 2018
Amendments to bankruptcy code passed in Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
December 30,2017 02:59:32 AM
Rising NPAs are “legacy problem” of bad loans given during UPA rule, says Arun Jaitley
Sat, Dec 30, 2017
Lok Sabha passes Bill making instant triple talaq a crime, Opposition doesn’t protest too muchSubscriber Only
December 29,2017 05:04:00 AM
We are making history today, says Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Triple Talaq Bill; some MPs said send Bill to House panel
Fri, Dec 29, 2017
Haj guidelines say lunatic and cripple, show bias: ActivistsSubscriber Only
December 28,2017 05:40:34 AM
The ministry’s guidelines state that “persons whose legs are amputated, who are crippled, handicapped, lunatic or otherwise physically/ mentally incapacitated” cannot apply for Haj.
Thu, Dec 28, 2017
No official data on existence of Female Genital Mutilation in India, Centre tells SCSubscriber Only
December 28,2017 03:14:30 AM
The ministry, in its affidavit recently filed in the Supreme Court, said, “It is respectfully submitted that at present there is no official data or study (by NCRB etc) which supports the existence of FGM in India.”
Thu, Dec 28, 2017
Opposition alleges bias in Cyclone Ockhi support, Centre denies itSubscriber Only
December 23,2017 02:19:49 AM
Home Minister Rajnath Singh dismissed the allegation, saying there was no discrimination and the government was “sensitive”, never “inhumane”. He said the Centre has extended all possible help to the people affected in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep.
Sat, Dec 23, 2017
Bill amendment: Easier to acquire land for national security, defenceSubscriber Only
December 21,2017 01:05:33 AM
The bill “enables the central government to reissue the notice of acquisition to the owner or such other person interested in the property, for the purpose of giving an opportunity of being heard”
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
Don’t criminalise instant triple talaq: women’s groups to governmentSubscriber Only
December 20,2017 02:36:24 AM
A statement by Bebaak Collective, an intervener in support of the triple talaq plea by Shayara Bano, states that it is opposed to making violation of civil contract of marriage a criminal act.
Wed, Dec 20, 2017
Why is a new law needed for triple talaq, asks WCD MinistrySubscriber Only
December 17,2017 01:41:48 AM
The WCD Ministry questioned the need for separate legislation, arguing that divorce by triple talaq amounted to cruelty and hence, fell within the purview of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code.
Sun, Dec 17, 2017
Cabinet nod to bill against instant triple talaq: Women’s outfit seeks support for codification of family lawSubscriber Only
December 16,2017 00:52:31 AM
"This Bill is a beginning, but mere criminalisation of triple talaq is not the purpose," said BMMA co-founder Zakia Soman.
Sat, Dec 16, 2017
Maneka Gandhi to Bollywood producers: Comply with sexual harassment in workplace ActSubscriber Only
December 14,2017 05:39:55 AM
The #MeToo movement was also responsible for the Corporate Affairs Ministry finally acceding to Maneka’s two-year-old request for mandatory disclosure by all companies on their compliance with the Sexual Harassment Act.
Thu, Dec 14, 2017
Transgender community terms govt’s Bill as ‘regressive’, launches nationwide protest movementSubscriber Only
December 08,2017 20:51:08 PM
Terming the ministry’s Transgender Persons Bill as ‘trans-exclusionary and regressive’, the protests, through social media campaigns, letters to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Ministry of Social Justice, will culminate in a national protest march at Parliament Street on December 17.
Sat, Dec 09, 2017
Centre offers Rs 2.5 lakh for every inter-caste marriage with a DalitSubscriber Only
December 06,2017 05:10:51 AM
There is no definite data available on inter-caste marriages, since the Centre did not release the caste data from the Socio-Economic and Caste Census.
Wed, Dec 06, 2017
PM Modi likely to unveil Ambedkar centre with 70-ft stupaSubscriber Only
December 05,2017 03:08:45 AM
The ground-plus-three-floor structure will house a library equipped with 10,000 books, an e-library with access to international libraries through which students and researchers can refer to 2 lakh e-books and 70,000 journals, according to information provided.
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