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Abhishek Sudhir
Abhishek Sudhir is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Uttar Pradesh’s population control plan is not only unconstitutional – it may also be disastrous
The fatal conceit underlying the Bill is that a reduction in the total fertility rate will lead to sustainable economic development.
Abhishek Sudhir
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India isn’t just facing a healthcare crisis – we’re also ensnared in a governance crisis
We, the people, need to save our Constitution by electing a government of laws, not of men.
Abhishek Sudhir
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Why men should stop debating the right of women to take ‘period leave’
The time has come to seriously consider introducing a law that makes it mandatory for employers to grant women menstrual leave.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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The triple talaq Bill is hasty, impulsive and cruel – much like the act it seeks to criminalise
If the Bill is passed by Parliament, a Muslim husband will be prosecuted without his wife’s consent.
Abhishek Sudhir
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Why is adultery still a criminal offence in 21st century India?
While re-examining the adultery law, the Supreme Court must go beyond simply ascertaining whether it should be made a gender-neutral offence.
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Why the Centre should tax agricultural income (but may not be able to)
Even the makers of India’s Constitution had acknowledged that this should be a subject under the Centre, but did not change the rules.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Despite ICJ hearings, India’s diplomats will have to fight the real battle
Even if The Hague rules that the Indian man is innocent, it has no mechanism to ensure that Pakistan complies with its order.
Abhishek Sudhir
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French twist: Why Macron faces another electoral challenge even though he’s already become President
Understanding the evolution of the country’s ‘semi-presidential’ system.
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What the row over Justice Karnan tells us about the judiciary’s resistance to accountability
Why has a judge who had repeatedly created controversy not been impeached?
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The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Supreme Court has every reason to strike down Aadhaar Act. Will it?
The apex court will likely find a compromise by reading down the law’s more draconian provisions while keeping the biometric database intact.
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Legal view: Why Anvita Bajpai’s plagiarism case against Chetan Bhagat is a weak one
A legal expert explains that almost none of the conditions of plagiarism has been met.
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Nation wants to know: Does Arnab Goswami stand a chance in trademark battle with the Times Group?
All is not lost for Goswami even if the trademark for the catchphrase is granted to his former employers.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa