Recognising Women Farmers: Bridging the Worker–Owner Divide

23 Sep 2026

Context: Women are playing an increasingly significant role in Indian agriculture, but agricultural databases and welfare systems often identify farmers through land ownership rather than actual cultivation.Maharashtra’s Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bi...

Parental Leave: Why Parenting Must Be a Shared Responsibility

16 Sep 2026

Context: Tamil Nadu announced 365 days of maternity leave for women government employees for the birth of a third child, compared with the earlier 12-week provision.The measure was presented as women’s empowerment, social welfare and a response to de...

Feminist Movements: From First Wave to Fourth Wave

04 Sep 2026

Context: Gloria Steinem, a prominent 20th-century feminist activist, died at the age of 92, leaving a major legacy in the evolution of modern feminism.She was a leading figure of the Second Wave of Feminism, which expanded the feminist agenda beyond...