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

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According to the United Nations 2016 data, the current population of India stands at 1.3 billion and the country has the fastest growing population after China

Millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and sanitation facilities to manage their menstrual health and hygiene. Periods make them miss school, work, and negatively impact their health, but it does not have…

India backslides on global democracy indexes and exhibits resistance to internal party democracy, starkly contrasting with the political culture of the UK In 1936, Dr BR Ambedkar wrote an undelivered speech, Annihilation of Caste, where he forewarned, “Constitutional…

If set right, the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan presents yet another opportunity to transform the lives of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

Family planning policies are widely used to control population growth and promote human capital development. Exploiting the implementation of the one-child policy in rural China, this column shows that such policies also influence intergenerational mobility.…

Technological advances are reshaping childhood, posing new challenges; rising mental health issues among youth show the need for balanced, child-friendly technology.