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Resignation in Protest: MP woman judge quits over elevation of senior she accused of harassment and discrimination

In a powerful act of protest, Judge Aditi Gajendra Sharma resigns after the elevation of a senior she accused of caste-based harassment, calling out the judiciary’s silence, systemic bias, and betrayal of its own ideals

Assam eviction drive compels evicted women to take drastic steps

Women were compelled to strip as the second round of eviction in a year was attempted to take place at Silsako, Assam.

Sky is the Limit: Invaluable contribution made by women scientist in moon mission

Chandrayan 3 a success due to Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, Kalpana K., and many other women scientists, symbolises India's space prowess and the growing role of women in space exploration, paves way for young minds

Protecting Human Rights of the Most Deprived People

Rajaram Ka Purva is a most neglected rural hamlet...

SC on Manipur violence: “What stood in the way of police registering the FIR immediately on May 4?”

Bench demands details of the FIRs filed in the state, expressed surprise that the State does not have the facts in its possession; petitioners demand formulation of SIT, vehemently against CBI investigation of cases

Menstrual health of women in shambles: Surveys highlight need for inclusive and accessible healthcare services

Survey of women from the Northeast reveal 98% of women suffer from issues related to their menstrual, sexual, and reproductive health; survey of women in Srinagar revealed 60% of women still relied on cloth for their menstrual health care

Women Protesters Join Mazdoor-Kisan Sangharsh Rally in Big Numbers

Women from farming households, the public sector and anganwadis demand a better life from the government.

Remembering Bhagat Singh, Reclaiming the Right to be A Free Thinker

It is quite a striking experience when, in Europe – including in France which is the historical birthplace of secularism –, one gets automatically told, for example, "Oh, you are a Hindu!" if one says one is Indian, or "Oh, you are a Muslim! if one says one is Algerian.

Author Sara Aboobacker, who championed cause of Muslim women, passes away

Born in Kasargod in Kerala on June 30, 1936, Sara Aboobacker has written at length on the dilemma in the lives of Muslim women of the Beary community, living in the coastal districts bordering Karnataka and Kerala

Staggering 35 % vacancies, only 10 % women directors in public sector bank management boards

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Rajya Sabha passes Vande Mataram bill as NCRB data reveals high pendency, low convictions

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The Supreme Court’s Uneasy Middle Path on Protest Policing

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