Women in India have steadily redrawn the boundaries of participation across society over the past few years. From breaking the patriarchal barriers of the household to entering laboratories, courtrooms, sports, and fighting roles that were once considered exclusively for men. From leadership positions to commanding roles in the Indian Armed Forces, women have broken glass ceilings and have reshaped workplace cultures themselves. Illustration by The Geostrata Their visibility

In a significant push towards gender-equitable caregiving, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Parliament to frame a comprehensive law on paternity leave as a part of the social security benefit scheme that aims to protect a father's income, employment, and family well-being when he takes time off from work after the birth of or adoption of his child. This comes in the course of hearing a petition that was seeking maternity leave in case of adoption and opened up a la

While for some the battle begins when the whistle blows, for others it's all at home. India, a country home to hundreds of millions of women, often goes underrepresented in female categories across international sports. This draws quick criticism, with commentators and policymakers frequently citing inadequate facilities, funding, or a lack of interest as the primary reasons to blame. Illustration by The Geostrata Rarely does anyone address the rigorously implemented gender n

India is on the path to becoming a developed nation in the coming decades. However, the overall pattern of national development takes a new twist in line with the restricted number of women in the workforce to date. Illustration by The Geostrata Instead of being a peripheral women's problem of fewer women's workforce participation, it is an economic challenge that must be addressed to ensure the nation’s growth, competitiveness, and long-term sustainability. Relatively low by

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Ms Suhasini Haidar, acclaimed journalist and the Diplomatic Editor of the esteemed national daily, The Hindu speaks with The Geostrata...