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Italian proverb of the day: 'A woman's tongue is her sword, & she rarely...' Life lessons on wit, confidence and power of words- Centre moves SC for transfer of pleas against transgender law from high courts
- Quote of the day by Rosa Parks: 'I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place...' ; life lessons from American civil rights advocate
- Nepal weighs ‘Romeo-Juliet’ clause in rape law to shield consensual teenage couples, sparks concernNepal is considering a "Romeo-Juliet Clause" to differentiate consensual teenage relationships from rape. The proposed amendment would exem...20 May, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- Quote of the day by American poet and activist Amanda Gorman: 'Change is made of choices, and choices are made of...' - First person to be named National Youth Poet LaureateQuote of the day by Amanda Gorman: Amanda Gorman, a celebrated young poet, rose to international fame after her powerful performance at the...15 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Who is Sheema Kirmani? Famous Pakistani Bharatanatyam dancer, also seen in Ali Sethi's 'Pasoori,' detained by Sindh PoliceSheema Kirmani News: Renowned Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kirmani was among seven Aurat March activists briefly detained by Sindh ...10 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threatsPresident Donald Trump has signed a new national counterterrorism strategy. This plan prioritizes neutralizing threats in the Americas by c...06 May, 2026, 10.53 PM IST
- 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...12 Apr, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
- How the AI boom derailed clean‑air efforts in one of America's most polluted citiesAmerica's push for cleaner air faces a new challenge. The growing demand for electricity from data centers is reviving coal-fired power pla...10 Apr, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
- CEC Gyanesh Kumar congratulates electors of Assam, Puducherry, Keralam; calls Assembly elections "testimony" for democratic worldVoters in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry participated in Assembly elections. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar congratulated the ele...09 Apr, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- Assam Assembly Election 2026: Voting time, key constituencies and important faces to watch and moreAssam elections 2026: Assam is voting today on April 9, 2026, to elect 126 members to its Legislative Assembly, with results due on May 4. ...09 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
- Whose rituals, whose rights? Sabarimala U-turn exposes the tension between tradition, politics, and equalityKerala's ruling LDF has reversed its stance on the Sabarimala Temple issue. The party now supports religious fundamentalism and traditional...07 Apr, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
- Assam polls: Women constitute 49.98% of electoral roll, but only 8.17% of total candidatesThe electoral landscape in Assam is evolving, with women voters surpassing their male counterparts in numerous districts. Despite this prog...07 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
- Transgressionary state: Transgender Amendment Act is a step back on freedom, democracy and growthIndia's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restrictions on self-determination and t...31 Mar, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
- Lok Sabha passes bill to amend law on protection and rights of transgenders amid protestsThe Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, facing strong opposition from trans rights activists. C...24 Mar, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
- Karnataka introduces 'male third gender' quota in police constable recruitmentState Home Minister Araga Jnanendra said the process to recruit constables to fill 3,484 posts in the Karnataka Armed Forces has started. "...13 Sep, 2022, 03.26 PM IST
- Time to ship out gendered language?English has become politically correct; but it’s not smooth sailing for others.29 Apr, 2019, 10.02 AM IST
- First global conference on gender equality commences in KeralaAn international conference, organised by Kerala Government and UN Women, a United Nations entity, expressed concern over growing gender in...12 Nov, 2015, 06.04 PM IST
- SC '3rd gender' verdict: Transgenders celebrate 1st anniversary by pledging to donate eyes"We used to think from our childhood days as to who are we? What is our identity? The court judgement did give us some recognition but soci...15 Apr, 2015, 03.11 PM IST
- Google, Microsoft pull gender ads after legal threatInternet giants Google and Microsoft have pulled adverts for sex selection products and services considered illegal in India after being th...18 Sep, 2008, 11.20 AM IST
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