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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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We won’t allow ‘Talibanisation’ of society: Muslim groups criticise killing of tailor in Udaipur
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A mysterious threesome in ‘Haraamkhor’ director’s new film
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Why global criticism cannot be expected to act as a check on India’s growing majoritarianism
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Udaipur tailor beheaded for purportedly supporting Nupur Sharma, curfew imposed in several areas
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‘This is hell,’ say HIV patients as government body stops supply of life-saving drug
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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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‘This is the saddest day of my life’: Elderly woman at US pro-abortion rights march tells police
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Watch: UK aviary staff film their burrowing owls to see what the birds get up to when they’re alone
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Caught on camera: Man rides bicycle on Brooklyn street while balancing a suitcase on his head
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Watch: Olivia Rodrigo, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish condemn reversal of abortion rights in US
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Watch: ‘Panchayat’ actor Raghubir Yadav plays ‘musical instrument’ fashioned from a lauki
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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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Watch: Ron Howard’s ‘Thirteen Lives’ revisits the 2018 Thailand cave rescue
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‘Saas Bahu Achaar Pvt Ltd’ trailer: Amruta Subhash in show about pickles and empowerment
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Watch: True crime series ‘Indian Predator’ kicks off with case of Delhi serial killer
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‘Subtle nuances of human relationships’: Why Satyajit Ray adapted ‘Postmaster’ and ‘Samapti’
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Watch: The trailer of series ‘Modern Love Hyderabad’ is out
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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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Wimbledon 2022: ‘Brick wall’ Novak Djokovic in action, Andy Murray up against big-serving John Isner
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Cricket: Eoin Morgan says extending England career would have made him feel like an imposter
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Watch, Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams bows out after three-hour epic on Grand Slam return
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Wimbledon, Day 2 wrap: Serena goes down fighting, Nadal overcomes scare, Swiatek's streak continues
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Watch, Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal gets off the mark after avoiding Francisco Cerundolo scare