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PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION, 1979 - SUPREME RIGHT TO BE HEARD
The PIL has come as a boon to the disadvantaged, with the Supreme Court opening its doors for them. And while it has evolved as a powerful tool for social reform and government accountability, it has also become prone to misuse, which too the court has duly taken heed of
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December 30, 2024
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VISHAKA GUIDELINES, 1997 - An Armour for Working Women
One woman's fight for justice became the fight of the nation's women, resulting in the Supreme Court recognising, for the first time, sexual harassment at the workplace as discrimination against women and prescribing the Vishaka guidelines to deal with it
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December 30, 2024
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DECRIMINALISING HOMOSEXUALITY, 2018 - FREEDOM TO LOVE
It's been only six years since the LGBTQ community got the Indian courts to rule that Section 377 was illegal, that they are not criminals and are free to love who they want. But the battle is still on to secure basic rights and a place in society free of stigma
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December 30, 2024
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NIRBHAYA RAPE CASE, 2012 - STIRRING A NATION'S CONSCIENCE
It took the savage gang-rape of a young physiotherapy intern on the streets of the national capital to provoke outrage so massive that the lawmakers were left with no choice but to revisit the country's existing laws on rape and punishment and make them more stringent
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December 30, 2024
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MANDAL REPORT IMPLEMENTATION, 1990 - Spark that Lit a Social Revolution
What was perhaps as much a political expedient as the desire for social justice soon took on a life of its own, ushering in the era of caste-based politics and a growing competition among communities for quotas in jobs and education
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December 30, 2024
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GOLDEN QUADRILATERAL, 1999 - TAKING THE HIGHWAY
Golden Quadrilateral showed how to turn a bold vision into reality. Indian highway-building leapfrogged into the future, and the scorching pace hasn't stopped since
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December 30, 2024
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THE SHATABDI, 1988 - The Superfast Success
The Shatabdi Express redefined Indian rail travel, blending speed and luxury, and laid the foundation for modern innovations like the Vande Bharat Express
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December 30, 2024
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TELECOM - The Cellerati Generation
In 1995, India's first mobile call sparked a transformative journey that has redefined communication, economics and social outreach across the nation
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December 30, 2024
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METRO TRAINS - MESSIAH OF RAPID RAIL
From Calcutta's pioneering start to Delhi's technological leap, India's metro systems have changed the way its urban citizenry travels
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December 30, 2024
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LOW-COST AIRLINES, 2003 - NO-FRILLS TAKES OFF
Air Deccan shattered the myth that flying was an elite pursuit. With no-frills service and ultra-low fares, it transformed Indian aviation, inspiring a booming budget airline segment
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December 30, 2024
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THE GENERIC BREAKTHROUGH - Pharmacy to the World
India's pharmaceutical industry has evolved from dependency on foreign firms to global dominance. Driven by generics, biopharma breakthroughs and innovation, it has cemented the country's status as the planet's drug factory
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December 30, 2024
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THE SOFTWARE BOOM FROM BYTES TO BILLIONS
From a $100-million fledgling in 1991 to a $250-billion powerhouse today, India's IT industry capitalised on visionary policies, pioneering companies and the Y2K opportunity to become a global leader in outsourcing and innovation
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December 30, 2024
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ECONOMIC LIBERALISATION, 1991- BREAKING THE SHACKLES
In 1990, India faced economic collapse with dwindling forex reserves and mounting debt. The next year, the Narasimha Rao government, with Manmohan Singh as finance minister, launched transformative reforms, dismantling protectionism and reshaping the economy
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December 30, 2024
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THE MARUTI 800, 1983- The Aam Aadmi Car
The small car that made a big difference by democratising car ownership in the country and changing the face of India's automotive industry
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December 30, 2024
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RELIANCE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING, 1977 - The Emperor of Equities
With his novel idea of raising funds from the public in the late '70s, Dhirubhai Ambani awoke the sleeping giant that was India's capital market, giving the ordinary investor a chance to own a small piece of big business and be part of an equity revolution
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December 30, 2024
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WEAVE A STORY
Saree plays muse and material in this modern iteration
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December 23, 2024
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SIMPLE LIVING
Spatial planning meets spirituality, and up-cyling meets unconventional design practices, in this Gurgaon home
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December 23, 2024
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HARMONY IN DESIGN
Using principles of vaastu coupled with a creative interplay of open and closed spaces, this home in Vadodara is a welcome sight
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December 23, 2024
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THE NEW ECO CHIC
This home in Kerala is designed on the principles of climate responsive architecture
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December 23, 2024
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Crafting a New Look
A look at five festive artistic finds from Jaipur to brighten your celebrations
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December 23, 2024
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NAMES TO KNOW
From homes and offices to banquets and hotels, these architects and designers' approach to design is paving the way for some exciting spaces
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December 23, 2024
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CHIC AND COSY
Let your indoor winter wonderland revel in bold bedding, quilted beauties and charming cushions
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December 23, 2024
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STEP INTO STYLE
This winter, international collaborations are lending the Indian carpet industry a unique look underfoot
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December 23, 2024
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DECK THE HALLS
With this festive array of accessories, cushions and X'mas-themed decoratives
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December 23, 2024
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Looking for Christmas inspiration? Here are plenty of ideas to steal and products to make it come to life.
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December 23, 2024
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YULE LOVE IT TOO
Dressed for Christmas, while retaining its earthy charm, this home in Mumbai is a lesson in how to style your interiors for the festivities ahead
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December 23, 2024
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WOOD YOU?
Known for its unique wooden beauties, the design of this new store in Bangalore is just as captivating as its wares
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December 23, 2024
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iSpy
Your guide to the hottest new stores and products
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December 23, 2024
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Grandeur gets a New Address
Asian Paints opens Beautiful Homes Studio in Surat that's all about luxe and smart designs
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December 23, 2024
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United in Music
National Award-winning composer AMIT TRIVEDI on his latest non-film, genre-agnostic album Azaad Collab, which features 22 artists
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