For Pulwama widows in rural Rajasthan, and the Kargil widows in Haryana, the brother-in-law is not a
mere relative. Theirs is a conjugal relationship, a social transaction called ‘settlement’.
India has the highest number of war widows in the world, but little research on their lived experiences. Perhaps it's time to question the Army's dynamics and relationship with women.
After 17 years in exile, BNP acting chairperson Tarique Rahman says he wants to return to Bangladesh. His comeback will energise voters desperate for elections.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India president Charanjot Singh Nanda, a stakeholder in govt's plans to promote home-grown consulting firms, speaks on what is holding back domestic firms.
Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
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