Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: When voice seeks agency
The Women's Reservation Act is undeniably the most substantive step in independent India toward women’s political empowerment. It is not a sectional privilege. It is a democratic correction.
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Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitat and Tangible Income (MISHTI) – A Gender Perspective of Mangrove Governance in India (2026)
Mangroves are one of the keystone species that cover 0.15% of the total geographical area of India as per the Indian State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023). They play a vital role in maintaining the biodiversity of the coastal ecosystem. They also act as natural barriers against storm surges, protect the coastline from erosion and help fight climate change by serving as carbon sinks thereby storing blue carbon.
Platform Accountability, Not Prohibition: Rethinking Social Media Regulation
Protecting young users and democratic discourse requires platform accountability, not age bans that are hard to enforce and easy to evade. T.K. Arun The plans to ban social media access for young people are misguided. There is no disputing the harm that…
Empowerment Beyond Caste: India’s GYAN Framework
The Strauss-Howe generational theory suggests that every 80 years or so, civilisations undergo an archetypal generational shift. This theory aligns with the cyclical approach of Indic traditions, which are unlike the linear Western traditions. As we enter the 80th year of Independence in 2026, our nation stands at the cusp of a new social, political, and economic climate.
Feminisation of Labour in India: Gender, Precarity, and Development
Women’s labour has always been central to India’s economy. Yet it remains among the most undervalued and least recognised forms of work.
India–Laos: Textile Craft Heritage Exchange (2026)
The textile connection between India and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) is rooted in a shared civilizational tapestry that spans over a millennium. Both nations view textiles not merely as commodities but as profound storytellers of cultural identity, spirituality, and social status. Historically, the exchange began through the spread of Buddhism and the migration of the Tai people, who carried weaving traditions from the Yunnan region into the Mekong Valley.
Are Green Jobs Accessible to Women in Urban Informal Economies?
Urban economies across the Global South are undergoing profound transformations driven by climate imperatives, sustainability goals, and green growth agendas. Yet these transitions intersect with labour markets that are already deeply unequal. Informal work constitutes the backbone of urban employment in countries like India, and women form a substantial share of this workforce.