On March 23, 1980, Prakash Padukone made history by becoming India’s first All England badminton champion, defeating defending champion Liem Swie King.
From HT Archives: When Padukone gave India a grand badminton boost
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Three decades of India’s decentralisation venture
Three decades of India’s decentralisation venture
India's Panchayati Raj system, established by the 73rd constitutional amendment, made panchayats the third tier of local self-government in India, with one-third of seats reserved for women. However, the system's success varies by state, with some providing greater devolution of financial powers to local bodies than others. While some states have exceeded the 33% quota of women representatives, the country's national and state-level governing bodies continue to struggle to provide equal representation to women.
