Category: Indian Society

In recent years, the issue of gender discrimination within the Indian military has come under scrutiny, particularly concerning the treatment of women officers.This article looks into recent supreme court judgement and further reforms needed in the armed forces.

As the population grows and urbanization accelerates, the demand for affordable housing becomes increasingly urgent. However, the rapid expansion of the housing sector prompts critical considerations about the trade-offs between meeting housing needs, ensuring quality of life, and addressing environmental concerns.

The launch of the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality signifies India’s proactive role in driving collective action towards women-led development worldwide.

75th Republic Day of India: Pre-independence feminist movements played a crucial role in guaranteeing women’s rights in the Constitution.

Mismatch between aspirations and stream choices has been validated with ASER report findings. Low enrollment of rural girls in STEM related courses is a cause of concern.

A recent research published in the Lancet reported a general decline in child marriages across India, with the exception of four states.

Dowry stands as a pertinent social issue, gaining relevance as incidents of violence and fatalities against women continue to escalate, making it imperative for discussion and concerted action.

Supreme Court has protected the right of parenthood of a woman, suffering from Mayer Rokitansky Kuster Hauser syndrome.

Rapid urbanization in India and its after effects

Same-sex marriage is the marriage of two people of the same legal sex. Marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognized in about 34 countries.

Caste census means inclusion of caste-wise tabulation of India’s population in the Census exercise.

According to Census 2011, India has 104 million older people (60+ years), constituting 8.6% of the total population. Amongst the elderly (60+), females outnumber males.