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Back to SearchIs ‘period leave’ the right intervention for working women? | In Focus podcast
On February 24th, the Supreme refused to entertain a PIL seeking period leave for students and working women. The three-judge Bench, headed by Chief …
3 years, 5 months ago
What does the Q3 GDP data mean for India?
GDP data for India in the Oct-Dec 2022 quarter has given out mixed signals. Of concern are a contraction in manufacturing despite a let up in input c…
3 years, 5 months ago
Making sense of Russia’s retreat from New START, Biden’s Kyiv visit and China’s ‘peace plan’
The one-year anniversary of the ongoing war in Ukraine saw a number of related developments beyond the battle zone. First came the visit of President…
3 years, 6 months ago
Decoding Air India’s mega aircraft deal with Boeing and Airbus | In Focus podcast
The Tata Group-owned Air India has placed two big orders with Europe’s Airbus consortium and Boeing for 470 planes – the largest ever single order pl…
3 years, 6 months ago
What the EC decision on the Shiv Sena means for politics in Maharashtra | In Focus podcast
The Election Commission of India recently recognised the Shiv Sena faction led by Eknath Shinde as the Shiv Sena and allotted the bow and arrow symbo…
3 years, 6 months ago
Women’s Premier League: Will it be a game-changer for Indian women’s cricket? | In Focus podcast
The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is all set to kick off from March 4. In an auction held earlier this year, five franchises …
3 years, 6 months ago
Why does child marriage continue to be an issue in India?
Earlier this month, Assam began a massive crackdown against child marriages in the State - so far, over 4,000 cases have been registered and over 3,0…
3 years, 6 months ago
Is there a middle way between the Old Pension Scheme and the New Pension Scheme?
Five states – Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh – have informed the Centre that they would be reverting to the Old Pens…
3 years, 6 months ago
India's disappearing wetlands: Will the new scheme announced in the Budget help? | In Focus podcast
This year’s Union Budget announced a scheme for the protection of natural resources that are fast degrading in the country: our wetlands. Amrit Dharo…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Invasion of Ukraine – one year on | In Focus podcast
It will soon be a year since Russia invaded Ukraine, or to use Moscow’s terminology, began a “special military operation” in Ukraine. A thick fog han…
3 years, 6 months ago