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India ranks 135th out of 146 countries on WEF’s Global Gender Gap Index

Jitesh Surjiani 14 Jul '22

Marital rape remains a non-criminal offence after Delhi HC’s hung verdict

Jitesh Surjiani 12 May '22

India ranks 150th amongst 180 countries on the Press Freedom Index, dropping 8 places in 2022.

Jitesh Surjiani 04 May '22

Students can pursue multiple non-technical degrees simultaneously as per UGC's new guidelines

Jitesh Surjiani 13 Apr '22

A dedicated quiz competition on India 'Jigyasa' launched to celebrate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Jitesh Surjiani 12 Apr '22

Customs & Rituals See More

Is India’s National Anthem and the National Song the same?

Jitesh Surjiani - 13 May '22

Find out the relevance, code of conduct, and the history of the national anthem and the national song of India.

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets UNESCO's 'Intangible Cultural Heritage' tag

Jitesh Surjiani - 16 Dec '21

Having your periods? Gods are busy. Come back later please.

Jitesh Surjiani - 16 Dec '21

Naga Sadhus and Aghori Sadhus - Devotees of Lord Shiva but different in their practices

Jitesh Surjiani - 10 Dec '21

Kumbh - The biggest Mela in the world

Jitesh Surjiani - 06 Dec '21

Ghoomar - The popular folk dance of Rajasthan

Jitesh Surjiani - 04 Dec '21

Superstitions & Beliefs See More

Eating curd and sugar - A recipe for good luck?

Jitesh Surjiani - 14 Dec '21

Sweeping the floor post sunset brings bad luck. Does it, really?

Sleeping under a Peepal tree at night? See a ghost?

Bird poop brings good luck? - No shit!

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Gems of India See More

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Rule of Law Index

The Rule of Law Index measures how the rule of law is experienced and perceived in practical, everyday situations by the general public around the world.

Law & Crime

Suicides

This page contains data on Suicides in India - count, rate, top causes, gender, age, marital status, professional background, in addition to expert analysis.

Law & Crime

Prison Profile

This page contains data on Prisons in India - count, capacity, occupancy, staffing, budget, expenditure, in addition to expert analysis.

Law & Crime

Prisoner Profile

This page contains data on Prisoners in India - age, education, gender, offenses, sentencing and pardon, in addition to statistics and expert analysis.

Law & Crime