Dress Code
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The colonial ‘naked Bushman’ stereotype is wrong – new research shows a complex practice of dressing
The myth that had its origins in a Western understanding of what it means to dress and a strong focus on the Bushman body as a subject of research.
Vibeke Maria Viestad, The Conversation
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Kashmir pheran ban: School department retracts order – but security protocol at secretariat remains
At the root of the confusion is a directive by the General Administration Department in September asking officials to avoid casual attire.
Scroll Staff
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Punjab: Government Medical College bans students from wearing jeans, T-shirts, says report
An order issued by the principal asked teachers to take action against students who violate the rule.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Arrested, acquitted: Jigna Vora recounts her trauma after being accused in journalist J Dey’s murder
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Readers’ comments: ‘Most Kerala Hindus are already lost’
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The bullet train syndrome perpetuates an elitist approach to the Indian Railways
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Odisha train accident: Anti-collision system was not available on route, says Railways
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Mumbai student moves High Court against college for ‘barring her from wearing hijab’
In her petition, she alleged that the ‘college started coercing all Muslim girls to remove their hijab’ from December 2016.
Scroll Staff
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US Congress: Women told to leave for wearing ‘inappropriate’ sleeveless outfits
Several reporters criticised the move, citing summer temperatures and an unwritten dress code.
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‘No jeans, no bright suits’: Not just Punjab, many states try to control what their teachers wear
The decision of the North Indian state to mark teachers on the basis of their clothing has met with strong opposition.
Shreya Roy Chowdhury
Video
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Watch: Satirist Urvish Kothari proposes awards for diverse responses to the wrestlers’ protest
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Watch: Ukrainian soldiers send a message to Russia with a parody of Oscar-winning song ‘Naatu Naatu’
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Eco India, Episode 226: We are producing much more than we can recycle. How can we change this?
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Watch: Devastating sandstorm sweeps across the Suez Canal in Egypt, causing death and closing ports
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Watch: Comedian mimics Bollywood celebrities explaining their absence from Cannes Film Festival
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Watch: A ‘brief’ history of men's underwear in India, from langots to boxers
Along the way, our indigenous banyan has had its share of cinematic moments.
Scroll Staff
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Bras with metal hooks, dark pants banned? CBSE dress code for medical test aspirants is ambiguous
It bans metallic objects. But does that justify making an exam-taker take off her bra because it has a metal hook?
TA Ameerudheen
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A look inside the nerdy (and creative) world of India’s cosplayers
A novice, an expert and a young man challenging gender roles at Delhi’s Comic Con.
Rhema Mukti Baxter
The Reel
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ review: Duck-and-dive comedy is a hit-and-miss affair
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‘School of Lies’ review: An overloaded saga of secrets and trauma
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‘Mumbaikar’ review: A dated, draining exercise
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Review: In ‘Fire in the Mountains’, the enormous burden of womanhood
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Haryana government says there is no ban on school teachers wearing jeans, after order causes row
Top education officials reportedly said teachers were role models and needed to dress appropriately.
Scroll Staff
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What a woman’s legs can tell you about Indian men
If the sight of a woman's legs offends some, maybe their subconscious is telling them that she’s been nurtured well, is probably intelligent and confident.
Genesia Alves
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Watch: In the Egypt of 1958, the idea of imposing the hijab on women was laughable
"You want me to put a tarha (scarf) on 10 million women? Myself?"
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Hockey, FIH Pro League, India vs GB as it happened: India win shootout bonus after thrilling draw
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Thailand Open Super 500, semifinals as it happened: Lakshya Sen goes down against Kunlavut Vitidsarn
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WTC Final: Australia and India brace for The Oval Test after closely fought Border-Gavaskar Trophy
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French Open 2023: Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni lose in second round to end Indian challenge
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Manchester City’s dominance: How Pep Guardiola has created a powerful identity for English champions