A study by IIPH Hyderabad analyzes undernutrition in India, highlighting trends, state variances, and factors influencing children's nutritional status.

The Gujarat government has said conversion to Buddhism will require prior approval of the authorities. Buddhism's egalitarian appeal has long attracted the oppressed in Hinduism.

A re-examination of dominant upper-caste voices that engage with liberal values and yet disengage from those very ideas that grow from justice, equality and self-determination. — THIS essay is an intellectual history of the language that surrounded birth…

The Mahad Satyagraha is considered to be the 'foundational event' of the Dalit movement. This was the first time that the community collectively displayed its resolve to reject the caste system and assert their human rights.

The policing of transgender persons and begging, are rooted in colonial prejudices, which have no place in a constitutional democracy

Practice of 'gate-cane weddings' convert adolescent girls into wives and labourers 

Late abortions have been allowed in certain cases in the past, and refused in others. While India's MTP Act is considered liberal and pro-choice, frequent cases of women approaching the court late in their pregnancies appear to suggest a legislative gap.

It’s no secret that the number of women in the labour market is significantly lesser than that of men, but did you know that in India, when it comes to rural women in labour force, the number is not just low, but has been almost steadily declining over the…

Addressing inequality is also about questioning the nature of growth itself

Many Asian countries have ended the prejudices and stereotypes around menstruation using legislation, which India must emulate

Child labor in India presents a complex challenge, entrenched in deep-rooted
causes that have endured for decades. Despite legislative measures and efforts
by various organizations, the practic...

P.K MAMA classless and casteless society in India envisions eliminating social hierarchies based on economic class and caste, ensuring equal opportunities and status for all individuals, regardless of background. Caste, deeply ingrained in Indian soc

Yet the ageing population could also be an opportunity to get more productivity out of older persons or a silver dividend, ADB said

The electoral procedure is still under question regarding being accessible and inclusive to all, especially for PwDs who are often excluded from this practice.

Since the Congress party released its election manifesto on April 5, the word ‘redistribution’ has dominated the election discourse.

In a country where gender rights, including, especially, LGBTQIA+ rights, have had a chequered trajectory, this is a welcome acknowledgement of the need for gender justice.

In early April 2024, the world woke up to the disturbing news of a 62-year-old high priest in Ghana marrying a 12-year-old girl at an event attended by many com