Bijayalaxmi Nanda

After 16 years, Census could tell several new stories

June 15,2026 06:25:34 AM

The Census will indicate the transformative progress in human development indices. For policymakers, researchers, and citizens, it is a mirror that India has been waiting for

What Mahatma Gandhi can teach us about gender equalitySubscriber Only

March 08,2024 16:06:45 PM

He saw women as equals in all spheres of life, encouraging political participation and leadership and tied the notions of ‘swaraj’ and ‘satyagraha’ to women’s development

Women’s Reservation Bill: After passing, challenge now to ensure promise translates to equalitySubscriber Only

October 23,2023 07:26:37 AM

Women aspiring to be MPs need to engage with local issues and facilitate local solutions to local problems. This will provide them with a sense of confidence and commitment