Gender Discrimination
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Why do Indian women still need their husband’s assent to use their maiden name?
The impugned government notification is violative of fundamental rights guaranteed to women by the Constitution, legal experts told Scroll.
Vineet Bhalla
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‘Wrong at many levels’: UP ban on late-evening coaching for women decried by social media users
The directive is aimed at ensuring the safety of women, the Uttar Pradesh government said.
Scroll Staff
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‘Married daughter remains a daughter’: Karnataka HC quashes discriminatory defence welfare rule
The court set aside a guideline of the Sainik Welfare Board stating that dependent cards could only be given to unmarried daughters of former defence personnel.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Unnatural sex between husband and wife not rape, woman’s consent immaterial: Madhya Pradesh HC
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Man of Indian origin pleads guilty to ramming truck near White House, says he wanted to seize power
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With dance, music and humour, a hit play has brought to life the legend of Tansen
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Twitter disproportionately targeted women for layoffs, alleges lawsuit in US court
The lawsuit, filed in a San Francisco federal court, said that the social media giant laid off 57% of its female workers, compared with 47% of men.
Scroll Staff
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Policies meant to reduce gender discrimination can have the opposite effect in India
If cultural norms are not taken into consideration, the backlash from a patriarchal society can result in unintended consequences for women.
Shreya Khaitan, IndiaSpend.com
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UN report says 4.6 lakh girls were ‘missing’ at birth in India each year from 2013 to 2017
The report also showed that globally, 21% of women are married off under the age of 18, compared to 26.8% in India as per a 2015-’16 survey.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Ending early marriage in India will take more than legal action – it needs real belief in equality
Child marriages occur because girls are usually less valued than boys, notes a new UNFPA report.
Poonam Muttreja
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Even after they’re dead, male celebrities earn more than their women counterparts
Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Charles Schultz (of ‘Peanuts’ fame) consistently dominate the top positions on the Dead Rich List.
Ruth Penfold-Mounce, The Conversation
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UP: Man finds newborn girl buried alive in pot while digging grave for his own daughter
Bareilly Police are trying to find the baby’s parents.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Sakshi Mishra did not run away only for love – but also to escape discrimination at home
The story of the woman in the viral video is a reminder of the everyday patriarchy that girls in India grow up with.
Aarefa Johari
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At FC Basel gala, women’s team sells tombola tickets while men get 3-course meal: Reports
The women’s team members were not invited to attend the gala, which the club later attributed to a lack of space.
Scroll Staff
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Beyond denuclearisation: The world also needs to examine women’s lives in North Korea
Living as a woman in North Korea can be psychologically and physically gruelling, testimonies of defectors reveal.
Hyun-Joo Lim, The Conversation
The Field
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Luwang Maisnam qualifies for men’s singles main draw
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South Africa tour of India: Bengaluru, Chennai to host multi-format series for women
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Gaurav Chauhan advances into semi-finals, Shiva Thapa exits
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker and Vijayveer Sidhu win respective 25m pistol finals
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Table tennis: Manika Batra reaches career-best rank after Saudi Smash run; regains top India spot