Massive Campaign to Counter India’s Declining Sex Ratio
While the district authorities did indeed display great enthusiasm rarely seen among bureaucrats today, the methods employed were rather peculiar and sometimes worked against women's rights.
6 Die in Assam Flood
In Barpeta district, at least four people including a child were killed in the flood at Bhella area on Monday.
Is Bangladesh Still Waiting for Comprehensive Law to Fight Human Trafficking?
In December 2011, the Bangladesh government approved a new draft law to combat human trafficking with capital punishment topping the punitive measures.
‘Kali For Women’ Celebrates Solidarity of Women in Print
Looking back, I can say that there have been two turning points in my life: the 1960s, a decade of exhilarating political awareness and activism across the world with far-reaching consequences for students and other progressive movements; and the 19
Maharashtra’s Women Fight for Universal Old Age Pension in India
India is often regarded as one of the youngest nations in the world with 33 per cent of its population below 15. The focus of government's policy and social mobilisation has invariably been on the younger and 'productive' sections of society.
