From Shah Bano to Shayara Bano, it has been a long journey for the Indian Muslim women challenging governments to uphold their rights to life and liberty under the Constitution.

Why Uniform Civil Code that does not affect religious freedom is hard to imagine

The defining feature of a functioning democracy is its adherence to the theory and practice of the fundamental principles of equity, justice and inclusion for all.

TB patients must look beyond private sector for treatment

Though tuberculosis is an age-old ailment, it is now the greatest killer worldwide.

The writer is a Member of Parliament from Bolangir in Orissa and a leader of the Biju Janata Dal. He is a member of Global Coalition Against TB.

Kalikesh Singh Deo

Member of Parliament (LS), Bolangir, Odisha

The writer is a Member of Parliament from Bolangir in Orissa and a leader of the Biju Janata Dal. He is a member of Global Coalition Against TB.

By Kalikesh Singh Deo