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What The Sheikh Hasina Verdict Reveals About Misogyny In South Asia

Earlier this week, news came in that ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death – by…

2 weeks ago
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Why Trump’s U-Turn On International Students Is A Masterclass In Opportunism

In an indication of his highly-volatile personal nature and concomitant political slant, U.S. President Donald Trump has just done a…

3 weeks ago
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What Makes The Indian Women’s Cricket World Cup Win Epochal

For fans and followers of women’s cricket, November 2 – the day the ICC World Cup finals were held in…

4 weeks ago
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The Monster Of Misogyny Continues To Harass, Stalk, Assault Women In India

On October 23, two players from the Australian Women’s Cricket Team were stalked and sexually assaulted in Indore. Their assaulter…

1 month ago
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Lest We Forget: The Martyrs Of Sipahi Bahadur

One hundred and sixty-eight years ago, the Revolt of 1857 stirred Indian conscience and pitched infant nationalism against established imperial…

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The Misleading Trope Of Gay Marriages In India Being ‘Urban’, Elitist’

In June 2023, the Centre submitted before the Supreme Court of India that gay marriages are an ‘urban, elitist’ concept.…

2 months ago
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Helena Roerich: Friend, Wife, Inspiration To The World’s Greatest Artist

Nicholas Roerich is a familiar figure to art lovers around the world. Many Indians get their first introduction to this…

2 months ago
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Commentary: Is The UK Staring At Civil Unrest?

I went to the United Kingdom as a student in 2016 and spent the lesser part of two years there.…

2 months ago
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Beyond Resumption Of China-India Dialogue, Unresolved Issues Persist

India-China bilateral relations seem to be progressing rapidly after a series of recent events. In his first visit to China…

2 months ago
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How Verbal Violence Leads To Sexual Violence

Growing up, I would dread train rides, especially the part where I would have to visit the train loo. Apart…

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How Lemons Have Helped Reclaim Nutrition & Support Livelihoods

Adivasi communities on the periphery of forests experience disproportionate impacts of human-wildlife conflict and climate change-induced biodiversity loss which curtails…

2 months ago
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Misogyny In India Has Deep, Pervasive Roots

It never stops in India. In this country, the disrespect of women has deep roots. Sometimes, it is visible on…

3 months ago
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Using Fallen Pine Needles Could Help India Cut Carbon Emissions

A new study by IIT Delhi has found that biochar made from fallen pine needles could replace 4.7 million tonnes…

3 months ago
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The Oscar Barbie Snub & What It Tells Us About Patriarchy Everywhere

The Oscar nominations for movies released in the year 2023 have been announced. The most admired-by-feminists (and other women, grudgingly…

2 years ago
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Politics Isn’t For Women? Busting Some Myths

Over the years, India has seen several women leaders in its politics. However, in a nation with a population of…

2 years ago
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Why Can’t We Treat Our Women Better?

A case involving fratricide has again shone the spotlight on deep-seated misogyny in India. The incident involves a woman CEO…

2 years ago
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Misogyny Has Deep Roots In India: Yet Another Incident Is Proof

Another day. Another incident. This time, it is a self-styled motivational speaker and social media influencer Vivek Bindra. He has…

2 years ago
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Mahua’s Witch-Hunt: Misogyny At Its Worst

The case involving Trinamool Congress' Mahua Moitra and her expulsion from the Lok Sabha has given me pause to ponder…

2 years ago
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The Vegan Crusader Who Wrote Poetry Is No More… RIP Benjamin

Benjamin Zephaniah has died. He was a trailblazing vegan, a poet and an activist. Born in April 1958 in Handsworth,…

2 years ago
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Misogyny: What Razzaq Said About Aishwarya Speaks Volumes

Another day, another misogynist comment. Yes, it appears as if the season of misogyny is fully underway in India. Indian…

2 years ago
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South Asian Misogyny: A Bitter Pill To Swallow

What can you say about the state of affairs of a state where the highest legislative official takes great pleasure…

2 years ago
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The Mahua Moitra Affair And What It Tells Us About Patriarchy

It's tough being a woman in India. This is not an off-hand statement. There are multiple, concrete reasons for saying…

2 years ago
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Energy Transition In India Requires A Delicate Balancing Act

There are less than 40 days to go until the Conference of Parties (COP28). This also marks the halfway point…

2 years ago
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Can Israel And Hamas Be Held To Account For Crimes Against Civilians?

International humanitarian law – the law of armed conflict – aims to constrain how wars are fought. It is designed…

2 years ago
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KKHH: Decoding 25 Yrs Of The Illusory Appeal Of Conformism

The cult romantic film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai has just completed 25 years this year. When it released in 1998,…

2 years ago

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