Women's Day
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Shades of anger, dreams of freedom and liberation: Remembering the promise of Women’s Day
Everything has changed and nothing has changed.
Nandita Haksar
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Women’s Day: Seven unusual (and intensely personal books) about their own lives by women who write
They trace journeys that many would find too overwhelming and personal to write.
Saurabh Sharma
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It’s time to reclaim the political significance of International Women’s Day
March 8 should be a day to honour women who fought for their rights and dreamt of a world where there would be justice and peace.
Nandita Haksar
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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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‘Signing off,’ says PM Modi as he hands over social media accounts to seven ‘women achievers’
The prime minister had asked people to share entries of potential women achievers using the hashtag #SheInspiresUs.
Scroll Staff
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How can more women writers be published? The Women Writers’ Fest tries to provide some answers
Publishing professionals had a host of suggestions for women who want to write books.
Neha Bhatt
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On International Women’s Day, a reminder of what women really want
As women across India come out to protest the Citizenship Amendment Act, have we reached a turning point?
Shashi Deshpande
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 walk through Delhi at night changed the way I (and a few other women) viewed the city
Crimes statistics have created a state of fear that prevents women from venturing out at night. It’s time to strip these numbers of their power to paralyse.
Chanpreet Khurana
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‘Women are backbone of our society’: Leaders call for equality on International Women’s Day
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will mark the day by participating in a march in Kolkata.
Scroll Staff
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International Women’s Day 2019: 10 motivational quotes by inspirational women
Wish your loved ones a Happy Women’s Day with these inspirational quotes.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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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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International Women’s Day 2019: History of the day, theme for 2019 and significance
International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. The theme this year is #BalanceforBetter.
Scroll Staff
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Ex-Karnataka DGP defends his controversial remark on Delhi gangrape victim’s mother as a ‘non-issue’
At an event on Women’s Day, HT Sangliana had said Asha Devi has ‘such a good physique’ and ‘people like Nirbhaya attracted the attention of miscreants’.
Scroll Staff
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Data check: How Indian women have consistently raised the bar over the last two decades
The marked increase in Indian sportswomen’s performance at continental and Commonwealth events means that they have a better chance at the world level now.
Zenia D'Cunha & Anand Katakam
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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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