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Madhavi Menon
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MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Reading between the lines of the Ramayana tales cited by the judge
The verdict is legally sound and socially progressive. But its attitude to sexuality and nationalism is cause for some concern.
Madhavi Menon
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The road to Bawana: Reflections on nationalism, juicy oranges and ‘reasonable’ police directions
One of the cops snaps at me to say that our protests are destroying the nation. I say that we are supporting the nation and opposing the government.
Madhavi Menon
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Macho Man: By using a gay anthem at their rally, what message did Modi and Trump intend to convey?
The song is a flirty wink and a knowing nod at the noxious notions that govern the world of patriarchal heterosexuality.
Madhavi Menon
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill punishes women for being independent, mystifies motherhood as sacred
With this legislation, women will be cut off from what could be a guaranteed source of income.
Madhavi Menon
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‘Kama and yoga are conjoined twins that have been separated in order for each to survive’
Madhavi Menon explores the history of desire in India in her new book, ‘Infinite Variety’.
Madhavi Menon
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Three thousand years of erotica are fabulously encapsulated, but can’t erotica only be about sex?
An anthology of classic and modern erotica from India unearths surprises but does not define the realm of the erotic.
Madhavi Menon
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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Counterpoint: BJP’s Ram Madhav wants a pure India – mirroring an idea the British wanted to impose
In a recent op-ed, the BJP spokesperson celebrated the fact that India is being turned away from plurality to singularity.
Madhavi Menon
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Martyrs and mothers: The Indian government sentimentalises both, without caring for either
The Army man, like the maa, is beyond reproach in the country. Sadly, both are often without adequate state support.
Madhavi Menon
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On homosexuality and national anthem, the Supreme Court has offered contradictory reasoning
On Section 377, the apex court said only Parliament could change laws. But on national anthem, it in effect, amended the Constitution.
Madhavi Menon
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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Why it’s time to demand aazadi from Mother India
The Indian woman has squarely been assigned her position in life – motherhood.
Madhavi Menon
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Four reasons why the JNU and Jat agitations are worlds apart...
...and some ways in which they are similar.
Madhavi Menon
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Supreme Court move on film about gay man allows personal biases of a few to trump rule of law
The judges put off until 2018 a hearing on Gujarat's refusal to provide tax exemption for a movie about homosexuality, agreeing that some people believe that homosexuality is a social evil.
Madhavi Menon
The Field
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians