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For ALL Women and Girls: Sushmita S. Preetha on elevating and protecting women journalists

#ForAllWomenandGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Sushmita S. Preetha, senior journalist at "The Daily...

Atiqa Mir tops FIA international Karting rankings among females

Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir has emerged as the highest-ranked female in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking (IKR) in her category, marking a milestone moment in her fast...

Can promises on gender equality made in Australia help a 16-year-old cigarette maker with no toilet in India?

In this week’s newsletter: can the Melbourne declaration help women affected by injustice?; plus the artist chronicling the DRC’s blood-soaked history in embroideryI first spoke to...

Assam polls: Standing in CM's firing line, young Kunki puts up brave fight to wrest Guwahati Central

When AJP announced 27-year-old Chowdhury’s candidacy, it seemed an easy win for BJP veteran Gupta; However, Chowdhury’s appeal, driven by her youth and impressive education, gradua...

Assam polls: Standing in CM's firing line, young Kunki puts up brave fight to wrest Guwahati Central

When AJP announced 27-year-old Chowdhury’s candidacy, it seemed an easy win for BJP veteran Gupta; However, Chowdhury’s appeal, driven by her youth and impressive education, gradua...

For two women, a fight for justice in Bengal poll contest

Contesting from rival parties, BJP’s Ratna Debnath and CMI(M)’s Sabina Yasmin have turned personal loss into broader questions of safety, governance, and State accountability. 

IPS Officer Educates 1000s in MP’s Villages, Helps Them Escape Intergenerational Sex Work

Originally reported and written in March 2023, this story has been republished as part of our archival content.  Kanchan (name changed) is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in...

Bangladesh's Request for Hasina's Extradition Under 'Judicial and Legal Process'

Hasina, 78, has been living in India after she fled Dhaka following the collapse of her government in August, 2024 in the face of a massive anti-government agitation.

Can promises on gender equality made in Australia help a 16-year-old Indian cigarette maker with no toilet?

The Melbourne declaration aims to direct funding and power to those most overlooked and affected by injustice. But for many its promise is a distant oneI first spoke to Shazia Khan...

Bangladesh: ‘Hasina question’ haunts and nettles new PM Rahman

The letter landed within Dhaka’s already charged political atmosphere. Writing from abroad, ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made her first formal appeal to Bangladesh’s Interna...

Minority group condemns brutal murder of Nayan Sadhu in Bangladesh

The Denied Grief Of The Families Of Dalit And Adivasi Women Accused Of Witchcraft In West Bengal

After a witch-hunt, the violence doesn’t end for the families of the dead; it just mutates into something quieter. The post The Denied Grief Of The Families Of Dalit And Adivasi Wo...

What Development Costs Adivasi Women In Jharkhand’s Coal Belt

Women in Jharkhand's villages have fewer recognised land rights, lower LPG refill rates, and a higher risk of occupational disease than current policies acknowledge. The gap betwee...

DC Edit | Mending of Bangladesh Ties Welcome

Dhaka asking for Sheikh Hasina’s extradition — as well as that of her then home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal — as she faces a death sentence for harsh action against protesting...

A Case for Judicial Review of the Awami League Ban Under the ATA

Instrumentalizing anti-terrorism law to achieve a political goal creates a dangerous precedent in any democratic polity.

Government: Sheikh Hasina extradition plea under review

Indonesian grandmother freed from Malaysia’s death row after 15 years returns home

Activists say Asih’s case exposes systematic exploitation of poor migrant women in drug trafficking

Tanisha Singh: Inspiring Change Through Words and Action

Tanisha Singh is an exceptional young talent whose journey proves that age is no barrier to impact. Currently pursuing an international BBA on scholarship while maintaining a top G...

IITian, Nano project link: Who is Subrata Gupta, the man Suvendu picked within hours of becoming Bengal CM?

Hours after he took oath as chief minister, Suvendu Adhikari appointed retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as his advisor.

Just Transition in the RMG Sector: Securing Bangladesh’s Energy Future

Mohammad Rabiul Kabir, Associate Professor, Stamford University Bangladesh, & Sustainability Consultant Bangladesh faces a deepening energy crisis, driven by fuel shortages, ri...

The art of the non-apology: A conversation with former Bangladesh Home Minister

Interview with former Awami League Home Secretary Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, who is currently exiled in India, on the recent Bangladesh general election, and the Awami League leadersh...

Criminalized Sanctuaries: How India’s 2026 Trans Act Undermines Safety

MUMBAI, India, April 22 (IPS) - On 30 March, the eve of Transgender Day of Visibility, the Transgender Persons Amendment Act, 2026 became law in India, narrowing who can be recogn...

Centre tells Supreme Court it will bring back persons allegedly ‘pushed’ to Bangladesh

Senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Sanjay Hegde, appearing for Ms. Khatun’s father Bhodu Sekh, had been repeatedly seeking a hearing in court. Mr. Mehta’s submission came as a relief...