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Kavita Krishnan
Kavita Krishnan is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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NYT’s report has been weaponised against Indian journalists. I had warned the paper about it
The newspaper must ask hard questions about whether it has allowed itself to become a tool for authoritarian propaganda and criminalisation of journalism.
Kavita Krishnan
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Kavita Krishnan: One year after the Russian invasion, what should solidarity with Ukraine look like?
The best form of support for us here in India is to make the effort to prepare basic information and analysis to counter Moscow’s propaganda about the conflict.
Kavita Krishnan
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Kavita Krishnan: The Left must change course – it is speaking the same language that tyrants do
The idea of multipolarity championed by the Left has become a rallying cry for despots, disguising their war on democracy as a war on imperialism.
Kavita Krishnan
Trending
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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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Kavita Krishnan argues in her new book that more autonomy means more safety for women in India
An excerpt from ‘Fearless Freedom’ by Kavita Krishnan.
Kavita Krishnan
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Two women, two policemen: The Ishrat Jahan and Pragya Thakur cases are a study in contrast
By asking us to accept the fates of Jahan and Thakur, Hemant Karkare and DG Vanzara as normal, the BJP is appealing to the worst prejudices of Indians.
Kavita Krishnan
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Indefinite strike by Bihar’s ASHA workers is another reminder that they are overworked, underpaid
The ASHA unions in Bihar are demanding government employee status and a minimum wage.
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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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Civil offence for Hindus, crime for Muslims: The triple talaq ordinance is plainly discriminatory
Deserting one’s wife without a valid divorce is now a criminal offence for Muslim men but a civil offence for men of other communities. The ordinance must go.
Kavita Krishnan
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‘It’s like blackening faces’: Why I am uneasy with the name and shame list of sexual harassers
We cannot afford to throw away due process and adopt vigilantism.
Kavita Krishnan
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Period leave debate is a reminder that workplaces must provide for women’s needs
A Mumbai media firm’s offer of a day’s leave during menstruation has polarised opinion. But it is backed by cold facts and feminist scholarship.
Kavita Krishnan
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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Threats to Gurmehar Kaur show how politicians use the deaths of soldiers as fodder for jingoism
Soldiers and their children pay the actual costs of war, while politicians reap the harvests from those wars.
Kavita Krishnan
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After Bengaluru, this is what women should say loud and clear to men
What we need is a commitment to defending women’s unqualified, fearless freedom and a zero-tolerance policy for victim-blaming.
Kavita Krishnan
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Strange silences, skewed concerns: The heartbreaking disappearance of JNU student Najeeb Ahmed
The inaction of the police and university authorities is baffling.
Kavita Krishnan
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