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Women in Assam stand in line to cast their vote for the Assembly elections | Photo Credit: Ritu_Raj_Konwar+SEP+Ritu_Raj_Konwar – Ritu Raj Konwar As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) waits for the counting on May 4 to see if it will retain power in Assam for a third consecutive term, a look at the Assembly polls … Read more
As debate around the Women’s Reservation Bill resurfaces, the central question is no longer whether quotas will increase representation, but whether they can overcome the deeper structural barriers that limit women’s participation in politics. Evidence from a Lokniti-CSDS study suggests that while reservation may expand opportunities, it does not by itself ensure that more women … Read more
Tamil Nadu witnessed an all-time high turnout of 85.1% on poll day (Thursday, April 23, 2026), as per provisional figures from the Election Commission of India (ECI). All constituencies registered a higher voter turnout, as shown in the graphic below, although, this is also a consequence of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise carried out … Read more
A Reserve Bank of India (RBI) logo is seen inside its headquarters in Mumbai, India | Photo Credit: FRANCIS MASCARENHAS Crude oil has crossed $120 a barrel since the conflict in West Asia began. Central banks that spent the last three years fighting the worst inflation in four decades are now staring down the barrel … Read more
Democratic right: People gathered in large numbers to cast their vote at KC Sankaralinga Nadar School in Kasimedu, part of Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B The all-time high turnout in Tamil Nadu – 85.1%, according to provisional figures from the Election Commission of India – was shown to be a consequence … Read more
Watch: Noida unrest explained: The problem beyond wages
According to an ILO survey, one in 15 people in employment have experienced sexual harassment in their workspace | Photo Credit: Dado Ruvic The recent allegations of sexual harassment by eight female employees in Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) office in Nashik has brought renewed attention to workplace safety and grievance redressals of sexual harassment complaints. … Read more
South 24 Parganas: Remains of burnt vehicles after the violence during nominations for Panchayat elections, in South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, June 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: – Story so far: Within three days of the announcement of the dates to the West Bengal elections, six violent incidents were noted by independent conflict monitor — Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED). … Read more
Though Muslims make up almost 27% of West Bengal’s population as per 2011 Census, their voices are still mostly missing from places where policies are made. The election process in West Bengal is approaching fast, amid an ocean of uncertainty over who will ultimately be able to cast their votes. In its final list, the … Read more
Garment company workers at the Hosiery Complex block the road as they stage a protest demanding a hike in their salary and other various issues in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, Saturday, April 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: – Streets in Noida’s industrial belt saw scenes of unrest on April 13 as protesting factory … Read more