Equal Rights
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Savitribai Phule: The firebrand intellectual who powerfully used the term ‘Dalit’ in her poetry
Her groundbreaking work influenced the struggle for the rights of women, Shudras and Dalits in 19th-century India and into the present.
Christian Lee Novetzke
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US: Thousands take to streets for LGBTQ rights, LA rally turns into ‘Resist March’ against Trump
While the shift in focus was criticised by some community members, the organisers defended the decision saying this was not the year for parades.
Scroll Staff
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Kerala hosts country’s first-ever athletics meet for transgender persons
At least 132 people took part in popular track and field events such as sprint, relay race, shot put and long jump.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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Odisha to offer social welfare benefits to transgender community: Reuters
The beneficiaries will enjoy free housing, 100 days of paid work annually, pensions and loans to start their own businesses.
Scroll Staff
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From net neutrality to health neutrality: It's time we got serious about universal health coverage
Public health activists need the same overwhelming support as net neutrality advocates in a country where accessibility and quality of healthcare are not uniform.
Kiran Kumbhar
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No intolerance against any community in the country, says CJI TS Thakur
He said he did not want to get involved in the ongoing debate, but insisted that the judiciary protected citizens of ever caste, creed and religion.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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Eco India: Even as technology lends a hand, India's farmers grapple with an uncertain future
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A third wave of feminism is rising – and here's why we need to surf it now
Why it's an exciting time to be a feminist.
Heather Brunskell-Evans, The Conversation
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These four charts show how far India's policewomen still have to go to gain equality
Women have long hours and few facilities, but one of the most glaring problems is how few of them get in.
Mridula Chari
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Why Muslim Americans need to embrace the verdict on gay marriages
A scholar of religions and a TV comedian write a powerful open letter to members of their community.
Reza Aslan and Hasan Minhaj
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship