Tough road before women's reservation becomes reality

The women's reservation bill, introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, will have to cross several hurdles before it becomes a reality, including support cutting across political lines and early census......

Women's bill: Concerns over uncertainty in implementation

The passage of the women's reservation bill has ignited hope among stakeholders about attaining gender equality in India's political landscape, especially at the policy-making level, even as some......

Women's quota to run for 15 years, includes SC/ST, unlikely for 2024 polls

The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill reserving 33 per cent seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, reviving a proposal pending for years and blending......

7 yr after Nirbhaya, rape conviction rate low at 32%

What is perhaps more worrisome is that while the conviction rate in rape cases has increased marginally in recent years, the chargesheeting rate has gone down -- which means cases are not going to......

Puneet Resins names secretary

Puneet Resins Ltd named Prachi Deshpande company secretary. He replaces Shilpi Jain who resigned.BSE code:...

Apple tops India smartphone market in revenue share in 2023

iPhone maker Apple led India market with highest revenue in 2023 for the first time while Samsung topped the chart in terms of sales volume, market research firm Counterpoint Research said on......

Samsung leads smartphone shipments in Q2

Smart devices maker Samsung continued to lead the smartphone market in the country for the fourth consecutive quarter in July-September with a 17.2 per cent market share, market research firm......

Why Indians Are Buying Phones Offline

Similar discounts compared to online led to a spike in demand for offline, where customers can get a more personal and hands-on product experience. IMAGE: actress Kushitha Kallapu at the launch of......