Assam govt seeks public opinion on law against polygamy

The Assam government has sought public opinion on a proposed law to end polygamy in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. IMAGE: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at......

Himanta announces panel to examine ban on polygamy in Assam

The Assam government wants to ban polygamy as "a component of the Uniform Civil Code" and will form a committee to examine whether the state legislature was empowered to prohibit the practice......

'Why should our girls face discrimination?'

'In a secular society where women are treated equally by law, I want the same equal status for my daughters in society, on par with all the boys.' IMAGE: Lawyer C Shukkur, wife Sheena, second from......

Pakistan Army Stares At Another Defeat

The Pakistan army is staring at the greatest, scariest, existential threat to its power in their country.This threat has come from a populist riding democratic power, observes Shekhar Gupta.......

'Ayesha's Nikanamah is invalid'

Islamic scholars and Pakistani lawyers have questioned the validity of the marriage certificate produced by Ayesha Siddiqui to prove herself as the first wife of Shoaib Malik, saying the document......