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Women’s Unpaid Labour in India: The Invisible Economy

Women’s unpaid labour forms the backbone of India’s economy—yet it remains largely invisible in economic data and policy discussions. From […]

The year 2025 marked another phase of transition in India’s education system, with measurable improvements in access, digital learning, and

Awijit Kotlia / December 9, 2025

According to UNESCO, more than 133 million girls worldwide are out of school, making it one of the most pressing

Awijit Kotlia / October 15, 2025

Why the Numbers Matter Numbers hide stories. Counting students, teachers and schools helps answer a simple but urgent question: does

Awijit Kotlia / September 5, 2025

On Teachers’ Day we honour the individuals whose vision, courage and innovation have transformed Indian education. At a time when

Awijit Kotlia / September 3, 2025

TL;DR of NSS 2025 Why this NSS/CMS:E 2025 survey matters The CMS:E (80th NSS round) collected detailed, nationally representative household

18th August, 2025 How Data Gaps on Haryana’s Education Portal Are Undermining Financial Aid In a concerning development for female

18th August, 2025 Empowering Underprivileged Girls Through Education and Income-Support As part of its focused effort to boost girls’ participation

25th July, 2025 In a groundbreaking move to empower girls across the state, the Rajasthan Education Department announced that admissions

14th July, 2025 In a significant move towards ensuring gender-sensitive educational infrastructure, the Rajasthan High Court has asked the state