A survivor of sexual harassment at the workplace from Chennai, employed at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), said that she had not got justice for nearly … Nearing 4 Years and After 40 Hearings, No Relief for TCS Sexual Harassment SurvivorRead more
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Rising National Income But Declining Welfare of People
INDIA’S per capita income, representing the average income of an Indian citizen, has risen from INR 79,000 in 2013–14 to INR 1,71,000 in 2022–23 — … Rising National Income But Declining Welfare of PeopleRead more
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Lack of data updating has left millions of poor Indians hungry
As one travels through the rural areas of Palamu, Chatra, Khunti and Ranchi, which are among the country’s 150 poorest districts, it is difficult to … Lack of data updating has left millions of poor Indians hungryRead more
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GM mustard: Crop’s release would irreversibly damage the environment
The Supreme Court of India on November 30, 2022, heard arguments challenging the Centre’s go-ahead to environmental clearance for genetically modified (GM) mustard. There may … GM mustard: Crop’s release would irreversibly damage the environmentRead more
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PAN won’t become inoperative if not linked to Aadhaar till SC judgement: Gujarat High court
As per Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, every person who has been allotted a Permenant Account Number (PAN) and who is eligible to … PAN won’t become inoperative if not linked to Aadhaar till SC judgement: Gujarat High courtRead more
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In widening scope of Aadhaar, government is crossing red lines set by Supreme Court
When the government tries to make legislation to indirectly circumvent a court order, it is called colourable legislation. It is understood that the government cannot … In widening scope of Aadhaar, government is crossing red lines set by Supreme CourtRead more
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GM mustard: Need to address economic issues of using the crop
Genetically modified (GM) mustard recently received the Centre’s environmental clearance. The approval received severe backlash, with the critics pointing out how little we know about … GM mustard: Need to address economic issues of using the cropRead more
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Centre has withheld Rs 7,500 crore in MGNREGA funds to West Bengal for a year
The central government has withheld release of Rs 7,500 crore in MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) funds to West Bengal for a … Centre has withheld Rs 7,500 crore in MGNREGA funds to West Bengal for a yearRead more
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The Well That Thelu Mahato Built
Thelu Mahato, perhaps the oldest of the living freedom fighters who figure in my book The Last Heroes, died at his home in Pirra village … The Well That Thelu Mahato BuiltRead more
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Aadhaar fingerprints used to siphon off bank money in Gujarat’s Dahod
Think twice before using fingerprint impressions for any financial transaction. You may end up losing your bank savings. Police have busted a cyber fraud wherein … Aadhaar fingerprints used to siphon off bank money in Gujarat’s DahodRead more