Women's Movement
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Iranian women burning their hijabs are striking at a key symbol of the Islamic Republic
Forcing women to wear the veil was way for the regime to create a visualisation of a supposed homogeneous Islamic state.
Zahra Khosroshahi, The Conversation
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How the overturning of Roe vs Wade leaves a mark on teaching feminism in India
It is a reminder that rights have a shelf life and that the forces which discredited the landmark judgement are similarly at work against the women’s movement.
Rina Kashyap & Anjali Bhatia
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Why books by social media influencers about feminism (or self-help?) seem so similar to one another
Popular feminist books are often designed to appeal to younger readers, rather than those well versed in feminist theory.
Rebecca Wray, The Conversation
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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Kerala: Muslim body expels Rehana Fathima from community after she tried to enter Sabarimala temple
The Kerala Muslim Jama’ath Council said the activist had ‘no right to use a Muslim name’ as she had also participated in the ‘kiss of love’ protest.
Scroll Staff
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No more ‘leaning in’: The modern myth of super-women who can ‘have it all’ is holding us all back
Stop telling women that gender is no longer a barrier if they just work hard enough.
Melissa Yoong, The Conversation
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Rahul Gandhi urges Narendra Modi to ensure passage of Women’s Reservation Bill in Monsoon Session
The BJP accused the Congress of supporting those who were opposed to the bill.
Scroll Staff
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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A bad date or something worse? The Aziz Ansari episode forces a rethink on the MeToo movement
The article containing allegations against the comedian has coincided with the ongoing debate on sexual harassment in Hollywood.
Soumya Rao
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‘I did not know about Weinstein’s crimes’: Meryl Streep responds to Rose McGowan’s Twitter attack
Other actresses also responded to the ‘Charmed’ star’s tweet panning the Golden Globes’ black-dress protest.
Scroll Staff
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List naming and shaming alleged sexual harassers in Indian universities sparks a debate
Some feminists worry that these anonymous accusations lack context and ‘answerability’.
Scroll Staff
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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#MeToo: There is power in speaking and being heard, and every enraged voice counts
The hashtag protest against sexual harassment confronts a problem that is global in scale, and mounts a powerful digital feminist challenge.
Shilpa Phadke
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Full text: Sonia Gandhi asks Modi to use BJP’s Lok Sabha majority to pass Women’s Reservation Bill
The Congress president wrote to the prime minister and assured her party’s support for the legislation.
Scroll Staff
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Why American women are dressing up in attire from Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaids Tale’
Troupes of women in flowing red capes are turning up all over the country to remind us that reproductive rights are under threat.
Cordelia Freeman, The Conversation
The Field
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Cricket: Former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof retires from international cricket
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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 Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis