gender equality
Shashi Tharoor Condemns India's Failure to Criminalize Marital Rape Despite Democratic Values
Dec 12, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized India's legal stance on marital rape, highlighting how the country remains among the few democracies that fail to properly criminalize non-consensual sexual acts within marriage. Speaking in Kolkata, Tharoor called the current legal exemption for husbands a "travesty of justice" based on outdated assumptions about marriage, advocating for comprehensive reform to protect women's rights and autonomy regardless of marital status.
Justice Surya Kant Takes Oath as 53rd Chief Justice of India: Career Highlights and Landmark Judgments
Nov 24, 2025 01:26 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant has been sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice, bringing extensive experience from landmark cases including sedition law suspension, women's rights advancements, and national security matters. Born in Haryana and serving until February 2027, his 15-month tenure follows a distinguished career spanning district courts to the Supreme Court, where he's known for upholding constitutional values and gender equality.
India's New Labour Codes: 12 Essential Changes Affecting Employee Rights, Benefits and Working Conditions
Nov 23, 2025 08:56 pm CST
India has implemented four new labour codes consolidating 29 existing regulations, bringing significant changes to employment terms across all sectors. Key reforms include universal minimum wage protection, redefined wage structures, social security for gig workers, faster gratuity eligibility, mandatory employment documentation, and provisions for work-from-home arrangements. These changes impact earnings, benefits, and workplace rights for full-time, contract, and digital platform workers.
India's Transformative Labour Codes: Balancing Worker Welfare and Business Efficiency in a Growing Economy
Nov 21, 2025 08:56 pm CST
India's new Labour Codes mark a significant transformation of the country's employment landscape, consolidating 29 laws into four comprehensive codes that balance worker protection with business efficiency. With employment growing from 47.5 crore to 64.33 crore in six years and unemployment falling to 3.2%, these reforms introduce single registration systems, expanded social security coverage, gender equality provisions, and modernized workplace regulations designed to create a more equitable and growth-oriented economy.
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Receives Prestigious Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for Global Leadership and Gender Equality Advocacy
Nov 20, 2025 02:14 am CST
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet was honored with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development, recognizing her pioneering leadership as Latin America's first woman Defense Minister, two-term President, and global advocate for women's rights through her work with UN Women and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. Sonia Gandhi presented the award, highlighting Bachelet's transformative policies that advanced healthcare access, social protection, and gender equality.
Breaking Barriers: How Karate is Empowering Iranian Girls and Women in a Changing Society
Nov 18, 2025 12:40 am CST
Iranian girls and women are increasingly turning to karate as a means of empowerment, challenging traditional gender roles in the Islamic Republic. Once banned after the 1979 revolution, martial arts for women are now gaining recognition, with participants ranging from five-year-olds to adults. Practitioners cite benefits including discipline, confidence, and emotional release, while the sport's growing popularity reflects broader social changes in Iranian society, particularly following the 2022 protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death.
Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Response on Women's Reservation Law Implementation Timeline
Nov 10, 2025 08:08 pm CST
The Supreme Court has requested the Centre's response regarding the implementation of the women's reservation law that mandates one-third representation for women in legislative bodies. Justice Nagarathna, the only female Supreme Court judge, highlighted that women constitute 48% of the population yet remain India's largest minority in terms of political representation. The Constitution Amendment requires census and delimitation before implementation, with the reservation set to remain in force for 15 years once enacted.
Women's Representation in Bihar Elections Hits 15-Year Low Despite Voter Outreach Efforts
Nov 01, 2025 12:25 am CST
The 2025 Bihar elections feature only 258 women candidates versus 2,357 men, marking the lowest female representation in 15 years. While political parties aggressively court women voters through welfare schemes and promises, they continue citing "winnability" as the reason for limited tickets to female candidates. BJP's women candidates showed the highest success rate (69%) in the previous election, yet overall representation continues to decline despite parties' public commitments to gender equality in politics.
Jaunsar Panchayat Limits Women to 3 Gold Items at Weddings: Equality Debate Emerges
Oct 30, 2025 09:46 am CST
A tribal panchayat in Uttarakhand's Jaunsar region has restricted women to wearing only three jewelry items at weddings to prevent jealousy and financial strain. The Rs 50,000 fine for violations has sparked a broader debate about gender equality, with women arguing that men's expensive habits like premium alcohol consumption should face similar restrictions. Local authorities have promised to consider these additional concerns in future regulations.
Tamil Nadu AIADMK MP's Controversial "Free Wife" Comment Sparks Political Outrage and Gender Debate
Oct 15, 2025 02:10 am CST
AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam has ignited a major political controversy in Tamil Nadu with his derogatory comments comparing women to election freebies. His suggestion that Chief Minister MK Stalin might "announce a free wife" ahead of elections has drawn sharp condemnation from the ruling DMK and social media users, highlighting deeper issues about gender respect in Indian politics.