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Madhavi Menon
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MJ Akbar vs Priya Ramani: Reading between the lines of the Ramayana tales cited by the judge
The verdict is legally sound and socially progressive. But its attitude to sexuality and nationalism is cause for some concern.
Madhavi Menon
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The road to Bawana: Reflections on nationalism, juicy oranges and ‘reasonable’ police directions
One of the cops snaps at me to say that our protests are destroying the nation. I say that we are supporting the nation and opposing the government.
Madhavi Menon
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Macho Man: By using a gay anthem at their rally, what message did Modi and Trump intend to convey?
The song is a flirty wink and a knowing nod at the noxious notions that govern the world of patriarchal heterosexuality.
Madhavi Menon
Trending
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Readers’ comments: Freedom to choose religion is constitutional, but does not include missionaries
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Why a Tamil sceptre handed over by Mountbatten lies at the heart of Modi’s new Parliament
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A frozen moment of resilience shows how India’s women have been betrayed in their hope for justice
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New Parliament building seeks to legitimise Hindutva victory over India’s multicultural past
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Wrestlers protest shows how Indian law is a tool of oppression rather than an instrument of justice
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Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill punishes women for being independent, mystifies motherhood as sacred
With this legislation, women will be cut off from what could be a guaranteed source of income.
Madhavi Menon
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‘Kama and yoga are conjoined twins that have been separated in order for each to survive’
Madhavi Menon explores the history of desire in India in her new book, ‘Infinite Variety’.
Madhavi Menon
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Three thousand years of erotica are fabulously encapsulated, but can’t erotica only be about sex?
An anthology of classic and modern erotica from India unearths surprises but does not define the realm of the erotic.
Madhavi Menon
Video
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Watch: Dog learns to play peek-a-boo with human
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Watch: Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s qawwali tribute to Sidhu Moose Wala on his first death anniversary
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Watch: From wading through flooded roads to sleeping in station, fans suffer as rain ruins IPL final
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Watch: Cast of the ‘Mughal-E-Azam’ musical performs in New York’s Times Square
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Watch: Director forgets scroll after winning Palme d’Or at Cannes, Jane Fonda throws it at her
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Counterpoint: BJP’s Ram Madhav wants a pure India – mirroring an idea the British wanted to impose
In a recent op-ed, the BJP spokesperson celebrated the fact that India is being turned away from plurality to singularity.
Madhavi Menon
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Martyrs and mothers: The Indian government sentimentalises both, without caring for either
The Army man, like the maa, is beyond reproach in the country. Sadly, both are often without adequate state support.
Madhavi Menon
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On homosexuality and national anthem, the Supreme Court has offered contradictory reasoning
On Section 377, the apex court said only Parliament could change laws. But on national anthem, it in effect, amended the Constitution.
Madhavi Menon
The Reel
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‘Chitrakut’ review: A wandering tour of complicated relationships
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Start the week with a film: The documentary ‘Tina’ is a tribute to an irrepressible spirit
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‘Citadel’ review: Secrets, lies and banality
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‘City of Dreams’ season 3 review: Political drama is running out of ways to deliver the shocks
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‘Jogira Sara Ra Ra’ review: Funny in bits and bobs
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Why it’s time to demand aazadi from Mother India
The Indian woman has squarely been assigned her position in life – motherhood.
Madhavi Menon
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Four reasons why the JNU and Jat agitations are worlds apart...
...and some ways in which they are similar.
Madhavi Menon
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Supreme Court move on film about gay man allows personal biases of a few to trump rule of law
The judges put off until 2018 a hearing on Gujarat's refusal to provide tax exemption for a movie about homosexuality, agreeing that some people believe that homosexuality is a social evil.
Madhavi Menon
The Field
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Hockey, Men’s Junior Asia Cup: India progress to semi-finals after comprehensive win over Thailand
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A frozen moment of resilience shows how India’s women have been betrayed in their hope for justice
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Wrestlers’ protest: Neeraj Chopra, Sunil Chhetri among those speaking up – ‘Has to be a better way’
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Sports world daily: Sabalenka wins politically charged opener at French Open; Leicester relegated
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Delhi Police book protesting wrestlers for rioting, unlawful assembly