Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics
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Varanasi’s Muslim Silk-Weavers Battle Mechanisation, Communalism and Politics

The total weaving population, including artisans and master weavers or gaddidaars, is estimated to be close to 3 lakh. But these numbers are gradually dwindling. On the factors leading to the decline in this once-thriving industry.

Indians Want Women to Have Equal Rights as Men, But Still Want Men to Get the Jobs
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Indians Want Women to Have Equal Rights as Men, But Still Want Men to Get the Jobs

According to a recent Pew survey, although eight out of 10 Indians said that gender equality is “very important”, at the same time, 80 per cent of those surveyed agreed that when jobs are in short supply, men deserve greater rights to employment than women.