Articles by Aparajita Bharti
Women’s leadership in corporate India
This article is authored by Aditi Jha and Aparajita Bharti.
Published on Aug 07, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Aditi JhaAparajita Bharti
When paid period leave is mandatory
We must look beyond legally mandated paid period leave and towards an all-of-society approach.
Published on Dec 29, 2023 10:16 PM IST
Root out the prejudices in the Hindu Succession Act
As per the 1956 Hindu Succession Act, all of the husband’s property goes to his natal family, but the women’s property devolves to her in-laws. This needs urgent reform
Published on Jun 03, 2022 06:53 PM IST
The Data Protection Authority can lay the foundation for a solid digital economy
The Joint Parliamentary Committee must take cognisance of the far-reaching impact of these issues and lay the foundation of a robust institution that is transparent, competent, independent, predictable and not-overzealous in its rulemaking
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 07:53 PM IST
Aparajita Bharti and Nikhil Iyer
Balancing privacy and agency: Data governance needs a gender lens
Given sensitivities around women’s data and its impact on their ability to use the internet, India’s various data governance proposals that are under discussion currently must be evaluated from a gender lens
Updated on Sep 16, 2021 05:38 PM IST
Mayank Mishra and Aparajita Bharti
An unlikely common strand of 2020 — land and property rights
A continued focus on land and property rights is important — these cross-cutting issues not only impact the growth of India’s economy but play an important role in the lives of all Indians.
Published on Dec 24, 2020 06:32 PM IST
Aparajita Bharti and Bindushree D
Designing a new framework for paid period leaves | Analysis
The key is to ensure that women have space to seek leave but it does not reinforce discrimination against them
Updated on Aug 25, 2020 07:41 PM IST
Aparajita Bharti and Mitali Nikore
Sixth Potter film opens, sets new records
Harry Potter and his friends from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are back with a bang on the capital’s cinema screens. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth in the film series based on the books by JK Rowling, released on Friday and theatres across Delhi recorded a remarkably high occupancy rate for a weekday, report Tanya Ashreena and Aparajita Bharti.
Updated on Jul 18, 2009 01:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Tanya Ashreena and Aparajita Bharti, New Delhi
Women CAs get help to break gender barrier
Women are on the rise everywhere in Corporate India. But in chartered accountancy, the gender gap is yawning. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is now on a drive to bridge the chasm. Aparajita Bharti reports.
Updated on Jul 09, 2009 11:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti, New Delhi
Everyone who applied got admission
There were days when admission to Delhi University (DU) was a cakewalk. “Everyone who applied, got admission,” says SN Chibbar, a 1957 alumnus of Ramjas College, reports Aparajita Bharti.
Updated on Jul 06, 2009 01:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti
Courses worth studying
If you want to get the professional edge but don't have much time for regular classes, DU’s post-graduate diploma courses has the answers. Aparajita Bharti picks out some interesting ones.
Updated on Jun 26, 2009 12:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti
Over 5,000 take BBE exam
The entrance examination for admission to Bachelors of Business Economics (BBE) at Delhi University (DU) evoked mixed reactions from 5,400 candidates vying for the 490 seats.
Updated on Jun 21, 2009 10:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti
Evening bright as morning
Evening colleges of Delhi University, which initially began for working people, have turned a new leaf. Evening colleges are much in demand and now have regular students, reports Aparajita Bharti.
Updated on Jun 16, 2009 11:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti, New Delhi
This extra plays a lead role at DU
Activities range from the traditional—such as choreography and debating—to the cutting edge, such as robotics and business Planning, reports Aparajita Bharti.
Updated on Jun 15, 2009 03:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti, New Delhi
Different And abled
With more than 1,500 seats on offer, Delhi University and its affiliated colleges are doing all they can to encourage physically challenged students to enroll, report Aparajita Bharti and Ruchi Bhatia.
Updated on Jun 08, 2009 11:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti and Ruchi Bhatia, New Delhi
Coursing through mainstream
Ramneek Singh has many feathers in his cap—from a Masters degree in Commerce to a masters degree in library sciences. He is also confined to a wheelchair.But his mind knows no such constraint. And now he is ensuring other differently abled students get the most opportunities to let their intellect unfurl, report Ruchi Bhatia and Aparajita Bharti.
Updated on Jun 08, 2009 11:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Ruchi Bhatia and Aparajita Bharti, New Delhi
Capsule courses in history, philosophy
Delhi University is set to offer a number of short-term certificate courses this academic year. Not only will these courses make your resume look good but will also add to the learning experience, reports Aparajita Bharti.
Updated on Jun 07, 2009 11:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti, New Delhi
She beat the nerves for 63%
Her speech is slow but clear. She can’t move her limbs and she can barely hold a pen. Sonika Gulati never dropped out of school despite being diagnosed with 75 per cent disability, reports Aparajita Bharti.
Updated on May 29, 2009 10:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Aparajita Bharti, New Delhi