PARSIDHI SHARMA

Debunking menstruation debate: Handicap or natural occurrence?

December 25, 2023

A few days ago, a Member of Parliament and the Minister for Women and Child Development commented on menstrual leave. In this statement, they mentioned that menstruation is not a “Handicap,” and there is no need for a “period menstruation leave policy.” They further stated that menstruation is a common...

RPSC faces scrutiny over irregularities in ATP recruitment

December 19, 2023

Another questionable appointment has come to light during the Congress government’s rule. Applicants claim that the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) has initiated the documentation verification process without releasing the final answer key. They allege that the Department of Urban Planning has also started the process of appointing selected candidates...

Rajasthan’s Assembly sees surge in educated MLAs

December 6, 2023

The results of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly elections are out. The BJP will form its government in the state with a complete majority. Out of the 200 seats in Rajasthan, where candidates have won, some legislators have secured significant victories, while others have won by a narrow margin. However, this...

Decoding NOTA: A factor in Rajasthan’s electoral equation

December 2, 2023

The wait will finally be over on Sunday when the results of the assembly elections in 5 states, including Rajasthan, will be announced. This time, the voter turnout in the state was 75.45%. All sections of society participated in this election, with each individual casting their vote based on their...

BJP, Congress come up short on women candidates in polls

November 7, 2023

Both the BJP and the Congress have fielded candidates on all seats for the Rajasthan State Assembly elections. However, the significant point is that both parties, which talk about women’s participation, have allocated very few seats to women in the elections. It was believed that after the passage of the...

End of unauthorised toilet fee at Sindhi Camp bus stand

October 31, 2023

At Sindhi Camp Bus Stand, unauthorised charges in the name of an illegal public toilet will no longer be allowed. After the publication of news in “The Daily Guardian,” the management took action and imposed a penalty on the contractor at the Sulabh Complex. They also instructed that if excess...

Sindhi Camp restroom fee scandal calls for investigation

October 27, 2023

The illegal collection of fees in the restroom at Tendor Base in Sindhi Camp is still ongoing. Women are still being charged Rs 10 in the restroom. Surprisingly, all the information about this collection goes to the Chief Manager. Following the exposure of this news, Suresh Soni, the Chairman of...

Ajrakh print art: Barmer’s path to global recognition

October 18, 2023

Ajrakh prints from Sindh province in Pakistan are quite popular in India. The work of Ajrakh printing is done in regions like Barmer in Rajasthan and Kutch in Gujarat, although Barmer is not as well-known for this craft. After ten years of hard work and dedication, Dr. Madan Meena and...

Thousands of transgenders missing from Rajasthan’s voter list

October 14, 2023

In Rajasthan, the voter list released for the legislative assembly elections, scheduled for 25 November, includes only 606 transgender individuals. However, according to the 2011 census, the state has 16,517 transgender individuals. When the Election Commission was questioned about the thousands of missing transgenders from the voter list, they tried...

Rajasthan International Center: where culture meets excellence

September 23, 2023

The Rajasthan International Center, inaugurated by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in Jhalana earlier this year, has now become a premier destination for a variety of events in Jaipur, often referred to as the Pink City. The primary aim behind establishing this centre is to raise Rajasthan’s profile on the international...