Women On Top
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While celebrating Kamala Harris, we shouldn’t forget her trailblazer mother’s contribution to the US
Shyamala Gopalan’s story challenges the discourse that migrant women follow in the paths of men or are desperate victims finding refuge in the US.
Ramya Vijaya & Bidisha Biswas
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Katherine Johnson (1918-2020): How the Nasa mathematician became an enduring feminist icon
A pioneer in the American space industry, she died at the age of 101 on Monday.
Monica Grady, The Conversation
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A study shows the surprising similarities in the way royal women once exercised power
In 14 premodern states, women influenced policy, acted as go-betweens and patronised clients.
Laura Spinney, Aeon
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Who thought a sari-clad Bengali woman in slippers could terrify two man-eaters?
Sushila Sundari, mother Mrinmoyee and Rukmabai: The fearless heroines of the Indian circus.
Anirban Ghosh
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How secret Facebook groups are changing female friendship in Pakistan
There's a life we paint on Facebook – then there's the truth divulged in super secret groups.
Anum Rehman Chagani
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The story of five women who climbed an iconic peak, met a bear and fought sexism in 1970
Those were confusing times. Women were not allowed to climb with men, or without them.
Sharanya Deepak
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Women hams ride the radio wave in India
They are doing it all, from opening communication lines in tsunami-hit Andamans to encouraging more 'young ladies' to take to amateur radio.
Mridula Chari
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Nita Ambani among the most powerful businesswomen in Asia, according to Forbes
The Reliance Industries director is joined by State Bank of India Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya.
Scroll Staff
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Not just Smriti Irani booted out: Amit Shah's rejigged BJP national panel has only 13 women
Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, who told Delhi's voters that they had to choose between Ramzadon and haramzadon, has been included as a special invitee.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future