The fight against violence against women (VAW) is a long drawn one. But, if we hold a commitment towards achieving gender equality, social inclusion and human rights for all, one of the sustainable development goals (SDG) - setting up a responsive legal framework is essential
Read MoreTogether we can reshape our country. Let us strive together towards the heaven of freedom: a country in which every citizen has all three freedoms: political, social, and economic freedom
Read MoreOur effort would remain on the overarching challenge of ensuring lasting and sustainable development to the most marginalised to create a country of equal opportunities
Read MoreA major barrier to access to bank accounts and loans is the inability of marginal, landless labourers and women to procure evidence of cultivation of their farm land to avail loans
Read MoreThe RBI has reported that it has recovered Rs 29.84 crore fake notes out of the currency it has taken into the banking system
Read MoreThe demographic dividend is defined as a rising share of the working age population in total population
Read MoreIndia will have six megacities with over 10 million residents each, and will witness an urban explosion never seen before
Read MoreThe Modi government should focus on getting a genuine economic recovery and job creation. More such ill thought through, badly implemented and moralistic policy prescriptions will get us back to the Hindu growth rate of 3-4 per cent of the 1970's and 1980's. Now that would be ironic for a BJP government
Read MoreGiven the increasing penetration of media especially social media, it is hoped that the issue is gaining greater visibility
Read MoreEstimates indicate that healthcare costs drive an additional 4% of Indian families, over 50 million people, into poverty each year
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