Society

Government figures suggest since January this year, seven lakh tourists have arrived, for the first time in the past decade.

The new law not only allows collection of certain identifiable information about specified persons, but also expands the ambit of such personal details.

Key findings from an online study across multiple Indian cities to understand how children and young adults view politics and political leaders

This winter, Srinagar residents have had to spend nights at home without electricity even as temperatures plummeted to minus seven degrees.

Women prefer work in construction but are hit hard by poor environmental conditions, risk of lockdowns and economic hardship.

Builders totally ignore govt SOPs for women construction workers, such as onsite provision of basic amenities like toilets and other safety nets.

A selection of our most important stories published over the 12 months just passing us by, and the lessons they hold for the future.

16 years after enactment of the Domestic Violence Law, women still lack enough support systems. Protection officers under law are also difficult to locate.

From Dec 10-12, Citizen Matters will be partnering with Durga India to bring you conversations around deterrence of sexual harassment in public spaces.

The lack of a gender justice lens could prove to be a major hurdle to inclusive development , especially in Artificial Intelligence applications.

There have been one or two reported suicides in Srinagar almost every week. Experts stress the need for more robust mental health care services.

Citizens are often ahead of public officials in exploring the history of their cities and neighbourhoods; their success could point the way forward.