The Supreme Court gender ruling gives clarity – now comes the hard part

The Supreme Court gender ruling gives clarity – now comes the hard part

Alison Holt Social affairs editor James Melley Senior social affairs producer BBC “A victory for common sense” or “devastating” –  the contrasting reactions to the statement by five Supreme Court judges that legally the term “woman” means a biological woman. Behind the different responses lie many of the often bitter and vitriolic arguments that set … Read more

Watch: KL Rahul sweats hard in Perth nets after Gautam Gambhir’s backing

Watch: KL Rahul sweats hard in Perth nets after Gautam Gambhir’s backing

India batter KL Rahul was seen sweating hard in the practice nets in Perth ahead of the first Test against Australia set to begin from November 22 at Perth Stadium, Perth. Rahul recently played in the second unofficial Test against Australia A but failed to impress with the bat scoring 4 and 10 in the … Read more

As demand for Mysore silk soars, KSIC finds it hard to keep up despite increased production

As demand for Mysore silk soars, KSIC finds it hard to keep up despite increased production

Mysore Silk saris have always been a favourite among women for their unique sheen and texture, but of late, due to extensive publicity for the GI-tagged pure silk product on social media and other factors, sales have skyrocketed, leading to a shortfall in supply. According to data provided by Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation Limited (KSIC), … Read more

Women in politics juggle hard to strike work-life balance

Women in politics juggle hard to strike work-life balance

TDP candidate for Allagadda Assembly segment, Bhuma Akhilapriya plays with her toddler, ahead of addressing a media conference at her camp office in Nandyal. | Photo Credit: A.D. Rangarajan The omnipresent challenge for working women —striking a healthy work-life balance—finds no special resistance in the field of politics in the country. The challenge becomes only … Read more

District Congress Committee presidents insist that ‘regulars’ be overlooked in favour of hard workers for the Lok Sabha tickets

District Congress Committee presidents insist that ‘regulars’ be overlooked in favour of hard workers for the Lok Sabha tickets

The District Congress Committee presidents in Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, who met with the TNCC president K.S. Alagiri to discuss preparations in the lead-up to the Lok Sabha elections in 2024, have reportedly pushed the State leadership to distribute Lok Sabha tickets to ‘new faces’ instead of those from ‘well-known Congress families’ here in Chennai … Read more