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Worse, the percentage of women in the workforce has been falling steadily over the last decade

Unpaid at home, underpaid at work

The share of Indian women in wage employment , at less than 20 per cent, is lower than that in Sub-Saharan Africa.

16 July 2017 1:32 AM IST

In India, the genesis of gender inequality is largely due to socially constructed roles, and persists despite several initiatives, both globally and in India, over the decades to drive gender inclusion and equality at work.

Gender pay gap: Let's not wait 170 years to close it

On the pay parity aspect, a 2016 WEF report said global economic disparity between men and women is rising.

16 July 2017 1:25 AM IST

In many countries patients have the right to spell out their choices for accepting or refusing life-sustaining treatment when terminal illness is diagnosed.

Time to die with dignity

It's time we begin moving towards a more humane environment where patients and families decide on their End Of Life Care...

9 July 2017 2:53 AM IST

In many countries patients have the right to spell out their choices for accepting or refusing life-sustaining treatment when terminal illness is diagnosed.

Government Draft Bill riddled with drawbacks

Where a patient is suffering from terminal illness, there is the aspect of End Of Life Care which the Bill has not...

9 July 2017 2:52 AM IST

The addition of women in combat roles in the armed forces is a positive move.

You're a soldier first, then a wo(man)

Only certain concessions such as maternity leave can be made for women officers without question.

2 July 2017 6:39 AM IST

Israel: Excluding submarines, women can serve anywhere in navy and artillery.

Combat fine, what about top ranks?

People in the forces come from the same society that expects women to be the primary caregiver for children.

2 July 2017 6:35 AM IST

Both in the IAF and the Navy, the system is highly agile and inclusive, not only in matters affecting women but also in terms of how the hierarchy within the system rolls out and command percolates till the grassroots level.

Women in arms

It's good that women will be allowed to take up combat roles.

2 July 2017 6:31 AM IST

Indias judiciary is facing a massive crisis. It is failing to perform its most basic functions timely resolution of disputes, and speedy enforcement of laws.

For a transparent judiciary

In just the last decade, two High Court judges have faced impeachment in Parliament.

27 Jun 2017 4:28 AM IST

Recent controversies caused by the utterances and actions of some High Court judges have swung the spotlight back on the judiciary.

Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged

judiciary has always striven to be an unbiased representative of the Constitution, steering clear of opinion-driven...

27 Jun 2017 4:05 AM IST

Several inquiries are being made for NCERT text books for botany, zoology physics and chemistry as well as guides and model papers of different publications. (Representational image)

Standardise learning, but avoid stalinisation

State boards must also be brought on to the ncert platform in subjects that can be standardised.

19 Jun 2017 4:25 AM IST

The man had first accessed Wikipedia for normal information but in course of time, turned to it for everything, including spiritual issues.

The Google it' generation

The availability of ready information affects our motivation to think and limits our problem-solving skills.

19 Jun 2017 4:17 AM IST

A 2011 study on Asian Women Professionals found that the largest drop of Indian women from the workforce was seen between junior and middle career stages.

Bharatiya Nari's daily battles

It's time to root out gender persistent inequalities.

11 Jun 2017 2:11 AM IST