The Census thinks that prostitutes are not workers, not because they don’t work, but because of
traditional views that what they do simply should not be counted as work, writes Shoma Chatterji.
We now have data that establishes that due to the fear of violence and harassment many women do not
have the autonomy to freely move in a variety of public spaces, writes Kalpana Sharma.
The Census thinks that prostitutes are not workers, not because they don’t work, but because of
traditional views that what they do simply should not be counted as work, writes Shoma Chatterji.
In Kashmir, it seems the only person the Centre is listening to is Omar Abdullah, the man against whom
the entire population, including his own party, his bureaucracy, and his police is up in arms, writes
Madhu Purnima Kishwar.
We now have data that establishes that due to the fear of violence and harassment many women do not
have the autonomy to freely move in a variety of public spaces, writes Kalpana Sharma.
The State Information Commissioners are supposed to uphold the RTI Act in their respective states. But
their own appointments are shrouded in secrecy, writes Krishnaraj Rao.
India risks being sucked into the incipient global rivalry between a hegemon and a rising challenger.
Keeping economic growth on track will be pivotal to retaining an independent stance, writes Firdaus Ahmed.
To shield women from vilification, the National Commission for Women is all set to recommend
strict penalties against men who level false allegations of adultery against their wives in divorce
cases. Tripti Nath has more.
The problem of Indian politics is not that it exists, but rather that success in the system doesn’t
seem to be connected in any way to the ability to govern, writes Rajesh Kasturirangan.
Over the years, several thousands have made their way to this Kolkata eatery to feast on authentic
local food. It’s the star feather in the All Bengal Women’s Union’s cap. Aditi Bhaduri has more.