Equal Rights
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Savitribai Phule: The firebrand intellectual who powerfully used the term ‘Dalit’ in her poetry
Her groundbreaking work influenced the struggle for the rights of women, Shudras and Dalits in 19th-century India and into the present.
Christian Lee Novetzke
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US: Thousands take to streets for LGBTQ rights, LA rally turns into ‘Resist March’ against Trump
While the shift in focus was criticised by some community members, the organisers defended the decision saying this was not the year for parades.
Scroll Staff
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Kerala hosts country’s first-ever athletics meet for transgender persons
At least 132 people took part in popular track and field events such as sprint, relay race, shot put and long jump.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Odisha to offer social welfare benefits to transgender community: Reuters
The beneficiaries will enjoy free housing, 100 days of paid work annually, pensions and loans to start their own businesses.
Scroll Staff
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From net neutrality to health neutrality: It's time we got serious about universal health coverage
Public health activists need the same overwhelming support as net neutrality advocates in a country where accessibility and quality of healthcare are not uniform.
Kiran Kumbhar
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No intolerance against any community in the country, says CJI TS Thakur
He said he did not want to get involved in the ongoing debate, but insisted that the judiciary protected citizens of ever caste, creed and religion.
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 third wave of feminism is rising – and here's why we need to surf it now
Why it's an exciting time to be a feminist.
Heather Brunskell-Evans, The Conversation
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These four charts show how far India's policewomen still have to go to gain equality
Women have long hours and few facilities, but one of the most glaring problems is how few of them get in.
Mridula Chari
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Why Muslim Americans need to embrace the verdict on gay marriages
A scholar of religions and a TV comedian write a powerful open letter to members of their community.
Reza Aslan and Hasan Minhaj
The Reel
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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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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’