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"In A Society Governed By Dharma, There's No Room For Inequities": Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said dharma is the most fundamental concept of Indian culture, guiding all aspects of life and that inequities have no place in a society governed by dharma.
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"We Are Socialists": Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath On Why Indians Hate The Rich
Mr Kamath highlighted the significant inequality in the country and attributed it to Indias socialist roots.
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Opinion | Why Does BJP Want A Change In Polling Date In Haryana?
The BJP's concern is that some voters may use the extended weekends for vacations, which could impact turnout. This situation highlights the growing inequality between urban and rural India.
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World Inequality Report: India Has 85% Billionaires From Upper Castes, None From Scheduled Tribes
A recent report by the World Inequality Lab has documented a significant rise in economic disparities which has led to an uneven demographic makeup of billionaires in India.
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"Public Places Often Reflect Pre Existing Social Inequalities": Chief Justice
Asserting that public spaces often reflect pre-existing social inequalities in society, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday said creation of new infrastructure is not only good for lawyers and judges, but it is also intended to reach
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Inequality Rising Since 2000s, Top 1% In India Holds 40% Wealth: Study
Inequality in India has skyrocketed since the early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of the top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper.
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"Remarkable...": UN Hails India Life Expectancy, Per Capita Income Rise
In 2022, average life expectancy in India increased to 67.7 years and gross national income (GNI, per capita) has increased to $6951, a United Nations report has said.
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Chief Justice's Big Remarks On Gender Pay Gap In India, Homemakers' Rights
Explaining why law needs to address gender inequality that persists within households, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said privacy cannot be a "cloak for infringement of rights".
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"No Formula To Fix All Woes Of Women, But...": Book Tackles Gender Divide
'In the Body of a Woman', authored by Aaliya Waziri, an advocate at the High Court of Delhi, explores legal feminism, gender inequality, and the impact of the 2012 Delhi gang rape on the Indian society.
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India's Economy, Development Goals At Risk Due To Extreme Heat: Study
Killer heat waves are putting "unprecedented burdens" on India's agriculture, economy and public health, with climate change undermining the country's long-term efforts to reduce poverty, inequality and illness, a new study showed.
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Saying Judiciary Immune From Gender Inequalities Far From Reality: Judge
Outgoing Supreme Court judge S Abdul Nazeer Wednesday underscored the lack of adequate representation of women in the judiciary and said calling the Indian judiciary immune from gender inequalities was far from the reality.
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India Up 6 Places For Reducing Inequality, Ranks 123 Globally: Report
India has moved up six places to rank 123 out of 161 countries for reducing inequality but continues to be among the lowest performers in health spending, according to the latest Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII).
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25-Km Kanwar Yatra For Fighting Gender Inequality Kicks Off On July 26
A 25-km Kanwar yatra on foot will be taken out from Har Ki Pairi in Haridwar on July 26 with the message of fighting gender inequality.
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Earning Rs 25,000 Per Month? You Are In India's Top 10%: Report
Highlighting a vast income distribution disparity in the country, the latest State of Inequality in India Report by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister shows a bleak picture, with gaps that need to be addressed so that the goals of social progress and shared prosperity are realised.
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Pondicherry University Marches Ahead In Realising UN Sustainable Development Goals
The SDGs are the United Nations' blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.
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"In A Society Governed By Dharma, There's No Room For Inequities": Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said dharma is the most fundamental concept of Indian culture, guiding all aspects of life and that inequities have no place in a society governed by dharma.
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"We Are Socialists": Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath On Why Indians Hate The Rich
Mr Kamath highlighted the significant inequality in the country and attributed it to Indias socialist roots.
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Opinion | Why Does BJP Want A Change In Polling Date In Haryana?
The BJP's concern is that some voters may use the extended weekends for vacations, which could impact turnout. This situation highlights the growing inequality between urban and rural India.
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World Inequality Report: India Has 85% Billionaires From Upper Castes, None From Scheduled Tribes
A recent report by the World Inequality Lab has documented a significant rise in economic disparities which has led to an uneven demographic makeup of billionaires in India.
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"Public Places Often Reflect Pre Existing Social Inequalities": Chief Justice
Asserting that public spaces often reflect pre-existing social inequalities in society, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday said creation of new infrastructure is not only good for lawyers and judges, but it is also intended to reach
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Inequality Rising Since 2000s, Top 1% In India Holds 40% Wealth: Study
Inequality in India has skyrocketed since the early 2000s, with the income and wealth share of the top 1 per cent population rising to 22.6 per cent and 40.1 per cent, respectively, in 2022-23, according to a working paper.
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"Remarkable...": UN Hails India Life Expectancy, Per Capita Income Rise
In 2022, average life expectancy in India increased to 67.7 years and gross national income (GNI, per capita) has increased to $6951, a United Nations report has said.
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Chief Justice's Big Remarks On Gender Pay Gap In India, Homemakers' Rights
Explaining why law needs to address gender inequality that persists within households, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said privacy cannot be a "cloak for infringement of rights".
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"No Formula To Fix All Woes Of Women, But...": Book Tackles Gender Divide
'In the Body of a Woman', authored by Aaliya Waziri, an advocate at the High Court of Delhi, explores legal feminism, gender inequality, and the impact of the 2012 Delhi gang rape on the Indian society.
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India's Economy, Development Goals At Risk Due To Extreme Heat: Study
Killer heat waves are putting "unprecedented burdens" on India's agriculture, economy and public health, with climate change undermining the country's long-term efforts to reduce poverty, inequality and illness, a new study showed.
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Saying Judiciary Immune From Gender Inequalities Far From Reality: Judge
Outgoing Supreme Court judge S Abdul Nazeer Wednesday underscored the lack of adequate representation of women in the judiciary and said calling the Indian judiciary immune from gender inequalities was far from the reality.
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India Up 6 Places For Reducing Inequality, Ranks 123 Globally: Report
India has moved up six places to rank 123 out of 161 countries for reducing inequality but continues to be among the lowest performers in health spending, according to the latest Commitment to Reducing Inequality Index (CRII).
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25-Km Kanwar Yatra For Fighting Gender Inequality Kicks Off On July 26
A 25-km Kanwar yatra on foot will be taken out from Har Ki Pairi in Haridwar on July 26 with the message of fighting gender inequality.
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Earning Rs 25,000 Per Month? You Are In India's Top 10%: Report
Highlighting a vast income distribution disparity in the country, the latest State of Inequality in India Report by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister shows a bleak picture, with gaps that need to be addressed so that the goals of social progress and shared prosperity are realised.
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Pondicherry University Marches Ahead In Realising UN Sustainable Development Goals
The SDGs are the United Nations' blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. They address the global challenges, including poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice.
