Good intent does not guarantee favourable outcomes. Coercive laws without wide societal support often fail to deliver even when their statement of objects and reasons aims for the larger public good. Within days of the Union Cabinet approving a proposal to raise the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years, the same age as for men, the Government listed it for legislative business in...

Introduction:In today's fast-paced world, it can be challenging to maintain a solid and healthy marriage. Trust issues are one of the most common problems that couples face, and they can significantly impact the stability and happiness of a relationship. If trust issues are plaguing your marriage, you may be wondering if counseling can help you heal and rebuild the trust that has been broken....

Modi govt's bill to increase women's marriage age to 21 has been tied in knots, with questions being raised whether it can empower women or is just a quick fix. Age is just a number. But not if you need to tie the knot in India. This week saw the Narendra Modi government introducing the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to raise the marriageable age of women to 21...