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Sexist Comments
Women wearing short clothes could lead to problems, says Telangana home minister
Opposition leaders said that Mahmood Ali’s remarks were sexist, and asked him to apologise for them.
Scroll Staff
· Jun 18, 2023 · 10:08 am
‘Can never be tolerated’: Kanimozhi apologises for DMK functionary’s remarks about women BJP leaders
BJP leader Khushbu Sundar had asked if this was the ‘new Dravidian model’ under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s rule.
Scroll Staff
· Oct 28, 2022 · 11:24 am
Randeep Hooda dropped as UN treaty ambassador for sexist, casteist remarks about Mayawati
On Tuesday, after a Twitter user shared the old clip of Hooda making the joke at a chat show, the actor was heavily criticised on social media.
Scroll Staff
· May 28, 2021 · 05:31 pm
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
Yesterday · 06:30 am
Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
Yesterday · 09:00 am
Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
Mar 27, 2024 · 07:30 pm
Why are some middle-aged men so disturbed by 16-year-old Greta Thunberg’s concern for the climate?
Thunberg isn’t being nice or docile. Instead, she’s boldly calling out a form of masculine identity – the conquest of nature by man, in a world made for men.
Camilla Nelson and Meg Vertigan, The Conversation
· Oct 01, 2019 · 08:30 pm
DMK suspends Radha Ravi for his sexist comments about actor Nayanthara
Ravi, president of Tamil Nadu Dubbing Union, made the comments at the trailer launch of the film ‘Kolaiyuthir Kaalam’ on Saturday.
Scroll Staff
· Mar 25, 2019 · 11:53 am
Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul and Karan Johar booked in Rajasthan for controversial comments on TV show
Jodhpur resident DR Meghwal had approached the court seeking an order for the police to register a case against the trio.
Scroll Staff
· Feb 06, 2019 · 08:48 pm
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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An hour ago
Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
An hour ago
Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
Yesterday · 06:41 pm
Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
Yesterday · 04:46 pm
Kerala: Congress leader apologises for saying Pinarayi Vijayan ‘turned out to be worse than a woman’
State Congress Working President K Sudhakaran claimed he was misquoted and that the speech was taken out of context.
Scroll Staff
· Jan 24, 2019 · 05:25 pm
NCW demands action against Jadavpur University professor who made misogynistic comments
The commission has also written to the West Bengal director general of police to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against the teacher.
Scroll Staff
· Jan 15, 2019 · 02:06 pm
Hardik, Rahul did not violate BCCI’s Code of Conduct but Edulji calls for suspension pending inquiry
Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji had initially suggested a two-match suspension for the two cricketers.
Scroll Staff
· Jan 11, 2019 · 01:57 pm
The Reel
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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
4 hours ago
‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
5 hours ago
‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
5 hours ago
‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
6 hours ago
‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
Yesterday · 12:33 pm
Hotstar takes down controversial Koffee with Karan episode featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
The episode is no longer available for public viewing.
Scroll Staff
· Jan 11, 2019 · 09:38 am
Hotstar takes down controversial Koffee with Karan episode featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
The episode is no longer available for public viewing.
Scroll Staff
· Jan 11, 2019 · 09:14 am
Vinod Rai recommends two-ODI bans for Hardik and Rahul for ‘crass’ comments on Koffee With Karan
However, Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji has referred the matter to the BCCI’s legal department.
Scroll Staff
· Jan 10, 2019 · 01:39 pm
The Field
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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
3 hours ago
Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
3 hours ago
IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
14 hours ago
IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
Yesterday · 09:07 pm
Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
Yesterday · 02:56 pm
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Sexist Comments
Women wearing short clothes could lead to problems, says Telangana home minister
Opposition leaders said that Mahmood Ali’s remarks were sexist, and asked him to apologise for them.
Scroll Staff
‘Can never be tolerated’: Kanimozhi apologises for DMK functionary’s remarks about women BJP leaders
BJP leader Khushbu Sundar had asked if this was the ‘new Dravidian model’ under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s rule.
Scroll Staff
Randeep Hooda dropped as UN treaty ambassador for sexist, casteist remarks about Mayawati
On Tuesday, after a Twitter user shared the old clip of Hooda making the joke at a chat show, the actor was heavily criticised on social media.
Scroll Staff
Trending
When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
Why are some middle-aged men so disturbed by 16-year-old Greta Thunberg’s concern for the climate?
Thunberg isn’t being nice or docile. Instead, she’s boldly calling out a form of masculine identity – the conquest of nature by man, in a world made for men.
Camilla Nelson and Meg Vertigan, The Conversation
DMK suspends Radha Ravi for his sexist comments about actor Nayanthara
Ravi, president of Tamil Nadu Dubbing Union, made the comments at the trailer launch of the film ‘Kolaiyuthir Kaalam’ on Saturday.
Scroll Staff
Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul and Karan Johar booked in Rajasthan for controversial comments on TV show
Jodhpur resident DR Meghwal had approached the court seeking an order for the police to register a case against the trio.
Scroll Staff
Video
Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
Kerala: Congress leader apologises for saying Pinarayi Vijayan ‘turned out to be worse than a woman’
State Congress Working President K Sudhakaran claimed he was misquoted and that the speech was taken out of context.
Scroll Staff
NCW demands action against Jadavpur University professor who made misogynistic comments
The commission has also written to the West Bengal director general of police to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against the teacher.
Scroll Staff
Hardik, Rahul did not violate BCCI’s Code of Conduct but Edulji calls for suspension pending inquiry
Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji had initially suggested a two-match suspension for the two cricketers.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
Hotstar takes down controversial Koffee with Karan episode featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
The episode is no longer available for public viewing.
Scroll Staff
Hotstar takes down controversial Koffee with Karan episode featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
The episode is no longer available for public viewing.
Scroll Staff
Vinod Rai recommends two-ODI bans for Hardik and Rahul for ‘crass’ comments on Koffee With Karan
However, Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji has referred the matter to the BCCI’s legal department.
Scroll Staff
The Field
Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May