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Sexist Comments
Women wearing short clothes could lead to problems, says Telangana home minister
Opposition leaders said that Mahmood Ali’s remarks were sexist, and asked him to apologise for them.
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‘Can never be tolerated’: Kanimozhi apologises for DMK functionary’s remarks about women BJP leaders
BJP leader Khushbu Sundar had asked if this was the ‘new Dravidian model’ under Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s rule.
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Randeep Hooda dropped as UN treaty ambassador for sexist, casteist remarks about Mayawati
On Tuesday, after a Twitter user shared the old clip of Hooda making the joke at a chat show, the actor was heavily criticised on social media.
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Trending
Gautam Adani met ex Andhra CM Jagan Reddy to offer $200 million bribe, alleges US securities panel
Not stubble burning, cars are the main villain in Delhi's apocalyptic air pollution
Why the Adani indictment matters for India
Why the US has accused Adani of hiding its alleged bribes in India from American investors
Kirana stores resisted e-commerce, but can they survive instant delivery onslaught?
Why are some middle-aged men so disturbed by 16-year-old Greta Thunberg’s concern for the climate?
Thunberg isn’t being nice or docile. Instead, she’s boldly calling out a form of masculine identity – the conquest of nature by man, in a world made for men.
Camilla Nelson and Meg Vertigan, The Conversation
DMK suspends Radha Ravi for his sexist comments about actor Nayanthara
Ravi, president of Tamil Nadu Dubbing Union, made the comments at the trailer launch of the film ‘Kolaiyuthir Kaalam’ on Saturday.
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Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul and Karan Johar booked in Rajasthan for controversial comments on TV show
Jodhpur resident DR Meghwal had approached the court seeking an order for the police to register a case against the trio.
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Video
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Kerala: Congress leader apologises for saying Pinarayi Vijayan ‘turned out to be worse than a woman’
State Congress Working President K Sudhakaran claimed he was misquoted and that the speech was taken out of context.
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NCW demands action against Jadavpur University professor who made misogynistic comments
The commission has also written to the West Bengal director general of police to investigate the matter and take appropriate action against the teacher.
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Hardik, Rahul did not violate BCCI’s Code of Conduct but Edulji calls for suspension pending inquiry
Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji had initially suggested a two-match suspension for the two cricketers.
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The Reel
Gulzar on his daughter Meghna: ‘A piece of sun mingles in my blood, day and night’
‘Agni’ trailer: A fireman and a policeman investigate a mysterious surge in fires
‘Waack Girls’ is about ‘young women standing their ground’, says creator Sooni Taraporevala
Neeraj Pandey on reuniting with Jimmy Sheirgill in ‘Sikandar Ka Muqaddar’: ‘A fantastic talent’
Start the week with a film: ‘Welcome to Sajjanpur’ is a timeless political satire
Hotstar takes down controversial Koffee with Karan episode featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
The episode is no longer available for public viewing.
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Hotstar takes down controversial Koffee with Karan episode featuring Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul
The episode is no longer available for public viewing.
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Vinod Rai recommends two-ODI bans for Hardik and Rahul for ‘crass’ comments on Koffee With Karan
However, Committee of Administrators member Diana Edulji has referred the matter to the BCCI’s legal department.
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Magazine
How a British suffragist brought Ajanta’s ancient paintings into the light of modernity
Buddhism’s spread from India to China started with a Han emperor’s dream
Hounded around the world, the first ‘man-made man’ took refuge in India
How the Sassoons of Bombay became one of China’s wealthiest families
How an Indian journalist ended up playing a role in the history of three countries