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The rise of India’s art collectives and how they are reshaping identity, access, and creative practiceAcross India, new art collectives are emerging, focusing on identity, heritage, and marginalized voices. Groups like The Confluence Collect...
Massive turnout in assembly polls across states, women voters outnumber men: EC dataRecent assembly elections saw high voter turnout with women participating more than men. West Bengal led in polling percentages. Despite th...
126-member Assam Assembly to have 7 women MLAs; six of them from NDAOnly seven women candidates secured victory in the 126-member Assam Assembly, mirroring the 2021 results. The ruling NDA will have six wome...
Women voters now India’s most decisive political force, reservation only a matter of timeWomen are increasingly influencing Indian elections. Their voter turnout has surged, surpassing men in recent polls. This electoral power i...
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: From the shadows to the centre stageIndia is set to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, a law reserving seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies. This move a...
AJP alleges migrant voters from Bihar added to Assam electoral rollsAssam Jatiya Parishad accuses the BJP of manipulating voter lists. They claim names of voters from Bihar are being added while genuine Assa...
Election Commission to announce names of all eligible voters in Assam Gram Sabhas, municipal wardsAssam's Election Commission will publicly announce electoral rolls in Gram Sabhas and Municipal wards for maximum transparency, a first for...
With big reforms on horizon, fixing vote for uncontested winner can waitThe Supreme Court's consideration of a minimum vote percentage for uncontested elections raises complex questions about India's electoral s...
UP govt expecting 450 million devotees at Prayagraj Mahakumbh 2025Uttar Pradesh is expecting 450 million devotees at the 2025 Prayagraj Mahakumbh, a 45-day event with a budget of Rs 6,500 crore. The govern...
Here's how much wealth was declared by the richest and poorest candidates in 2nd phase of LS pollsIndia's second phase of Lok Sabha elections sees over 1,200 candidates vying for 88 constituencies across 13 states and Union territories. ...
Only 3.69% women as central armed police forces struggle to meet quota targetIn 2016, the Union government had issued directions to reserve 33% posts at constable level for women personnel in the CRPF and CISF and 14...
Parliament panel on raising women's marriage age may push for tougher laws to end child marriagesTo look at Karnataka's child marriage law reforms, consult NGOs and think tanks
SC raps UP for delay in identifying sex workers for providing them rations amid pandemicThe Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for "delay" in identifying sex workers for providing them dry rations...
Northeast high-value cash deals under I-T lensThe task force will submit its preliminary findings within a month and strict action will be initiated wherever unexplained cash deposits a...
Will MNF take Mizoram from Congress or will BJP surprise all with a post-poll alliance to storm to power?Will MNF take Mizoram from Congress or will BJP surprise all with a post-poll alliance to storm to power?
How women film-makers like Meghna Gulzar, Rima Das, Anjali Menon & Nandita Das are changing the face of Indian cinemaNever before has India had so many women filmmakers delivering hits, and earning critical acclaim.
Atrocity on SC people in Assam nominal: National Commission for Scheduled CastesNCSC has noted that atrocities on SC people in Assam are nominal as compared to other parts of the country where such incidents have risen.
Delhi Police to annually induct 160 people from North Eastern statesDelhi Police will induct youth from northeastern states of country every year to make it better equipped to deal with crime against people ...