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Bridging the gap: Accessible information for all
Sep 27, 2024

Bridging the gap: Accessible information for all

It is paramount to ensure that information is accessible to all without discrimination, by bridging divides in digital access, skills, and literacy

Indian-origin representation in UK politics:  A 2024 election perspective
Jul 02, 2024

Indian-origin representation in UK politics: A 2024 election perspective

Amidst a potential political shift in the UK ahead of the polls, Indian-origin MPs remain instrumental in shaping the nation’s legislative landscape

सर्वसमावेशक शहरे - स्वप्न ते वास्तव
May 20, 2024

सर्वसमावेशक शहरे - स्वप्न ते वास्तव

जगातील सर्वात महत्त्वाची वस्तीस्थाने असलेल्या शहरांमध�

Can ‘The Inclusive City’ be a reality?
May 09, 2024

Can ‘The Inclusive City’ be a reality?

The universal desire to establish inclusion as the driving ideal for development shall remain unachieved if it is not realised in the most significant

Beyond numbers: Redefining women's leadership dynamics
Apr 30, 2024

Beyond numbers: Redefining women's leadership dynamics

While well-established indices have been crucial in assessing advancements in gender equality, these methodologies may present an incomplete picture

2030 पर्यंत स्त्री-पुरुष समानता साध्य करण्याचे उद्दिष्ट कसे गाठायचे?
Mar 14, 2024

2030 पर्यंत स्त्री-पुरुष समानता साध्य करण्याचे उद्दिष्ट कसे गाठायचे?

शाश्वत विकास उद्दिष्ट-५ आणि इतर उद्दिष्टांमधील आंतरसंब�

Walk the talk: Prioritise SDG 5 to advance Agenda 2030
Mar 07, 2024

Walk the talk: Prioritise SDG 5 to advance Agenda 2030

The connections between SDG 5 and other goals underscore the imperative of attaining gender equality as both a moral obligation and a strategic invest

LGBTQ+ समुदायाच्या आर्थिक क्षमतेचा उपयोग करण्याची गरज
Mar 07, 2024

LGBTQ+ समुदायाच्या आर्थिक क्षमतेचा उपयोग करण्याची गरज

एलजीबीटीक्यू+ समुदायाची आर्थिक क्षमता खुली केल्यास त्य�

Between a rock and a hard place: The Hazaras in Afghanistan
Mar 04, 2024

Between a rock and a hard place: The Hazaras in Afghanistan

As the Taliban solidifies its footing in Afghanistan, we witness a significant increase in the persecution of minority communities such as the Hazaras

India’s pink economy
Mar 02, 2024

India’s pink economy

Unlocking the economic potential of the LGBTQ+ community will enhance India’s economic progress by tapping into diverse talents, driving innovation,

इराण, पाकिस्तान आणि बलुचिस्तानचा मोठा प्रश्न
Jan 30, 2024

इराण, पाकिस्तान आणि बलुचिस्तानचा मोठा प्रश्न

दहशतवादच्या विरोधात सहकार्याची भावना न ठेवता राजनैतिक �

Iran, Pakistan, and the greater Baloch question
Jan 19, 2024

Iran, Pakistan, and the greater Baloch question

The Iran-Pakistan strikes are a prime example of how the absence of counterterrorism cooperation can escalate into a diplomatic and on-ground conflict

पंचायतींमधील स्त्रियांच्या आरक्षणाची ३० वर्षे व त्यातील धडे
Jan 03, 2024

पंचायतींमधील स्त्रियांच्या आरक्षणाची ३० वर्षे व त्यातील धडे

पंचायतींमधील महिला प्रतिनिधींनी स्थानिक प्राधान्यक्र�

Lessons from 30 years of women’s reservation in panchayats
Dec 07, 2023

Lessons from 30 years of women’s reservation in panchayats

Women representatives have played a critical role in redefining local priorities, but proper measures need to be adopted to address the existing chall

Leaving no one behind: Transgender inclusion in India's sustainable development
Nov 28, 2023

Leaving no one behind: Transgender inclusion in India's sustainable development

Implementing inclusive policies aligned with SDGs is crucial to counteract discrimination against transgender in India

US Supreme Court ends discrimination at Harvard, but the political battle rages on
Jul 05, 2023

US Supreme Court ends discrimination at Harvard, but the political battle rages on

Christian majoritarian Democrats hope to bring back the institutionalised racial-religious bias—this harms democracy in the US.

Afghanistan: Gender apartheid under the Taliban regime
Mar 18, 2023

Afghanistan: Gender apartheid under the Taliban regime

Labelling the discrimination against women under the Taliban as “gender apartheid” could work as a catalyst for change in Afghanistan

Workplace gender inclusion: A socio-legal perspective
Mar 18, 2023

Workplace gender inclusion: A socio-legal perspective

While laws provide a foundation for combatting gender discrimination, companies must take proactive steps to create an inclusive workplace

‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme: A critical analysis
Oct 19, 2022

‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ scheme: A critical analysis

Despite the BBBP scheme bringing much-need attention to gender discrimination, the scheme in its present form is at risk of failing its central object

Double marginalisation: What the Decade of Action holds for India’s Northeastern women
Mar 08, 2021

Double marginalisation: What the Decade of Action holds for India’s Northeastern women

Tackling gender-based discriminations require transformative solutions, possible only if women are considered equal participants in the development pr

COVID-19 and Indian Muslims
Jul 09, 2020

COVID-19 and Indian Muslims

While the community needed to address the elephant in the room and could not be absolved of its responsibility for wrongful acts by the Tablighi Jama

Top EU jobs go to women
Aug 13, 2019

Top EU jobs go to women

The EU has had much less gender discrimination and the gender equality index in the member countries is much better than in Asian countries, especiall

Why we need a special law to curb mob lynching
Jul 31, 2018

Why we need a special law to curb mob lynching

The SC/ST Act of 1989 lists 22 offences relating to various patterns or behaviours inflicting criminal offences and breaking the self-respect and este

लैंगिक भेदभाव के क्षेत्र में क्यूँ सुरक्षा और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मूल्यांकन
Apr 07, 2018

लैंगिक भेदभाव के क्षेत्र में क्यूँ सुरक्षा और अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मूल्यांकन

उल्लेख — citation — करने में जो भेदभाव है उसका इतिहास उतना ही पु

बात बालों की नहीं, नस्ली भेदभाव की है
Oct 27, 2016

बात बालों की नहीं, नस्ली भेदभाव की है

दक्षिण अफ्रीका में नस्ली भेदभाव को लेकर एक नए आंदोलन की आ�

No discrimination in CTBT: Brajesh Mishra
Apr 29, 2008

No discrimination in CTBT: Brajesh Mishra

Mr. Brajesh Mishra, former National Security Advisor and now Trustee of Observer Research Foundation, recently gave an interview to Mr. Karan Thapar. The interview was televised by CNN-IBN. Given below is the text of the interview"

UN committee pulls up Pakistan for racial discrimination
May 01, 2009

UN committee pulls up Pakistan for racial discrimination

Pakistan's record in fulfilling its international commitments to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination came under strong criticism when its periodic report on implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination came up for examination

AI लिंगभेदाचा महिलांवर विविधस्तरांवर प्रभाव
May 01, 2023

AI लिंगभेदाचा महिलांवर विविधस्तरांवर प्रभाव

AI सिस्टीममध्ये दिसणार्‍या या लिंगभेदाचा महिलांवर विविध प्रकार आणि स्तरांवर प्रभाव पडला आहे, ज्यात पूर्वग्रहदूषित नियुक्ती प्रणालीपासून स्त्रियांना होणारे अनन्य नुकस�

Ethical and Regulatory Considerations in the Collection and Use of Biometric Data
Oct 10, 2023

Ethical and Regulatory Considerations in the Collection and Use of Biometric Data

Surveillance as a tool of governance holds more relevance today than ever before, as information technology grows by the day and collects more biometric data. Biometric data—either first-generation (static biological data) or second-generation (dynamic socio-spatial biological data)—is extracted from the biological and social aspects of individuals and used in surveillance for purposes of national security, civic responsibility, and business

How to secure equal representation in Parliament?
Jul 29, 2015

How to secure equal representation in Parliament?

The loopholes and technicalities of the Women's Reservation Bill should be open to scrutiny, but the Bill and its purpose must not be forgotten. Perhaps the revival of the debate over the bill could be an opportunity for PM Modi to demonstrate his party's focus on gender equality.

Nepal’s Continuing Quest for Federalism and Peace
Sep 10, 2013

Nepal’s Continuing Quest for Federalism and Peace

This paper analyses the debate surrounding federal restructuring in Nepal and the position taken by various political stakeholders. It argues that an early political consensus on federalism is imperative; otherwise, the country may slip into greater ethnic conflict. Nepal is currently experiencing perhaps one of the most turbulent phases in its contemporary political history. In 2008, Nthe 240-year-old institution of monarchy—for long seen a

With China’s new interest in Nepal, sources of tension in Indo-Nepal ties can’t be ruled out
Jul 19, 2017

With China’s new interest in Nepal, sources of tension in Indo-Nepal ties can’t be ruled out

Citizens of India and Nepal enjoy mutual rights of residence, freedom of movement, ownership of property, and can participate in each other’s industrial and economic development without discrimination.

अमेरिका में चुनावी लड़ाई फिर नस्ल और लिंगभेद पर आई
Aug 05, 2024

अमेरिका में चुनावी लड़ाई फिर नस्ल और लिंगभेद पर आई

प्रतिकूल टीका-टिप्पणी करके चुनावी हवा को गरम रखने की नीति ही ट्रंप को फिलहाल रास आ रही है.

‘Moving Horizons’: A Responsive and Risk-Based Regulatory Framework for A.I.
Jun 28, 2024

‘Moving Horizons’: A Responsive and Risk-Based Regulatory Framework for A.I.

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities constantly evolve, its regulation can no longer remain simply an exercise in optimisation and mitigation—or maximising innovation opportunities and minimising the risk of harm. AI’s intersecting socio-economic and legal implications require dynamic governance arrangements to identify, respond to, and anticipate continually shifting regulatory imperatives. This report makes a case for a framework th

‘Reasonable Explainability’ for Regulating AI in Health
May 11, 2023

‘Reasonable Explainability’ for Regulating AI in Health

Emerging technology is slowly finding a place in developing countries for its potential to plug gaps in ailing public service systems, such as healthcare. At the same time, cases of bias and discrimination that overlap with the complexity of algorithms have created a trust problem with technology. Promoting transparency in algorithmic decision-making through explainability can be pivotal in addressing the lack of trust with medical artificial int