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‘The Shudra Rebellion’: Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd studies the vital role of oppressed castes in India
Did Indian culture recognise an independent field of study called philosophy?
The Carnatic world is dominated by vocalists. How can instrumentalists find larger audiences?
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Menstrual taboos
Period leave is not an admission of weakness for women – it is an acceptance of need
Ranjona Banerji
· Aug 13, 2020 · 07:30 am
Women priests at this Kerala ashram hope Sabarimala verdict will bust the myth of menstrual impurity
TA Ameerudheen
· Oct 08, 2018 · 07:30 am
Why just Sabarimala? It is time to discard menstrual taboos in all social spaces
Aarefa Johari
· Oct 01, 2018 · 06:30 am
