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Ashwini Deshpande
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
On a range of issues, there has been improvement, but the heavy burden of domestic chores and care work on women needs to change.
Ashwini Deshpande
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The Hindi film songs that feature working women
A small but important subset of tunes show women engaged in professional activities.
Ashwini Deshpande
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Tribute: Lata Mangeshkar’s songs of harmony and love united India across divides
We would do well to revive and strengthen the inclusive India defined by the sweet sound of her music.
Ashwini Deshpande
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Ambitious tourism plans for Lakshadweep ignore limited availability of freshwater
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Memoir: Human rights lawyer Nandita Haksar recalls her understanding of feminism as a young woman
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As India battles a grave health and economic crisis, it must put humanity centrestage
If the pandemic leaves behind a large population that is unhealthy because of being deprived of subsistence, it will hurt India’s growth potential for years.
Abhinash Borah, Sabyasachi Das, Aparajita Dasgupta, Ashwini Deshpande, Kanika Mahajan, Bharat Ramaswami, Anuradha Saha & Anisha Sharma
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Singing for a better tomorrow: A Hindi film song helpline for May Day
On International Workers’ Day, a reminder of the times when lyricists helped us dream about a just and equal world.
Ashwini Deshpande