The jan sunwai, an experiment in participatory democracy, was premised on the idea that ordinary citizens, especially the rural poor, can and must hold the state accountable
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Women form the backbone of Indian agriculture, yet remain unrecognised as farmers. Without land titles, they are excluded from vital schemes and support, exposing a deep gap between policy and reality
Dharmishtha Chauhan from Gujarat opens up about the casteism embedded in her work, the mental toll of harassment and discrimination, and why ASHA workers must be aware of their constitutional rights
Women lose out on wages and political identity as they navigate a Kafkaesque, patriarchal SIR process in West Bengal
Despite visible gains in representation, women in West Bengal’s Assembly remain sidelined from real power—underrepresented in key committees, excluded from leadership roles, and further marginalised by caste and community divides.
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Gender Files
A close look at law and gender
