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Inequality

What Is Pink Tax, Is It Unfair For Women In India?

While the income gap and pension gap already puts women at a disadvantage, now the pink tax further contributes to economic inequality between men and women. This issue needs to be scrutinized by the government and addressed...

10 March 2023

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A parliamentary panel shows concern over 'irreversible' learning loss for tribal students

The Standing Committee on Social Justice & Empowerment took note of the lapses in the implementation of the Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) scheme.

12 December 2022

Gated societies want to keep 'them' out of their gates but are also dependent on their services.

Gated Societies In India: When The Gates Are Broken, All Hell Breaks Loose

Surrounded by the slums occupied by Dalits, Adivasis, and Muslims, the celebrated gated communities of our cities reflect the naked truth of two Indias — one within the gate, the other outside of it.

26 September 2022

P Chidambaram.

Importance Of Personal Savings 'Jettisoned' In 'hullabalo' Over Old, New Tax Regimes: Chidambaram

At a press conference at the Congress headquarters here, Chidambaram had termed the budget "callous" and claimed that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has not mentioned unemployment, poverty, inequality or equity anywhere...

02 February 2023

Migrant workers, sheltered inside a Delhi Government school, being provided food items during the nationwide complete lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic in east Delhi. (PTI)

Delegation From Nepal On 3-Day Visit To Delhi Government Schools

The Deputy Chief inister further said the "Delhi education model" have been made possible because of the "regular practice" of taking feedback from students and teachers on policies and incorporating them in policies for...

13 October 2022

NHRC chairperson has flagged the issue low maternal mortality rate

Need To Ponder Why Some States Have Low MMR Compared To Others: NHRC Chief

Chairing it, justice Mishra said there are enabling laws and policy frameworks towards ensuring better healthcare for women as well as their empowerment.

06 September 2022

Inequality Paradox

Richest One Per Cent In India Own More Than 40% Of Nation's Wealth, Says Oxfam Report

Billionaires' fortunes increased by almost 10 times over a decade and their total wealth is higher than the entire Union budget of India for the fiscal year 2018-19, says Oxfam.

17 January 2023

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Extreme Poverty In India Declined By 12.3 Percentage Points During 2011-19: World Bank

India has not released a new household consumption survey since the NSS from 2011. By extension, the country has not released any official estimates of poverty and inequality for over a decade now, added the paper...

18 April 2022

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17 January 2022
Tax Rich To Fund Vaccines For Poor And Curb Global Inequality: Oxfam

Tax Rich To Fund Vaccines For Poor And Curb Global Inequality: Oxfam

The ranks of the super-rich have swelled during the pandemic thanks to ample financial stimulus that pumped up stocks, the group said.


08 December 2021
World Inequality Report 2022: Women’s Share In Labour Income Globally Less Than 35%, From 30% In 1990

World Inequality Report 2022: Women’s Share In Labour Income Globally Less Than 35%, From 30% In 1990

The study has been coordinated by economists Lucas Chancel, Thomas Piketty, Emmanuel Saez, and Gabriel Zucman. The report has a foreword by Nobel laureates...


12 November 2021
Kamala Harris, Emmanuel Macron Push For Global Effort Against Inequality

Kamala Harris, Emmanuel Macron Push For Global Effort Against Inequality

US Vice President Kamala Harris and French President Emmanuel Macron called for greater efforts to combat global inequality and the dangers faced by children...


07 April 2021
World Health Day: Dealing With A ‘Pandemic Of Inequality’

World Health Day: Dealing With A ‘Pandemic Of Inequality’

The Covid-19 crisis amplified pre-existing gender gaps and the asymmetric power-relations between men and women. And this has a major impact on health and...


13 November 2020
F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton 'Much Prouder' Of Equality Fight Than Potential Seventh World Title

F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton 'Much Prouder' Of Equality Fight Than Potential Seventh World Title

Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of a record-equalling seventh Formula One title, but he is more concerned by matters away from the track


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02 October 2020
Inequality Paradox

Inequality Paradox

The trickle-down theory has limits. It helps the weaker sections, but enables the capitalists to gain the most.



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