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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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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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: 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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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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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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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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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final