Gender Imbalance
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The Global Gender Gap Report highlights the horror and discomfort of being female in Pakistan
When it comes to economic participation and opportunity, Pakistan is placed second last, marginally better than Afghanistan.
Rafia Zakaria, Dawn.com
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Kamala Harris’ candidature is an opportunity for India to confront its gender gap in politics
Women have a strong presence among some diasporic Indian communities entering politics. But in India, they are still under-represented.
Suraj Jacob
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Tamil Nadu’s sex ratio mystery: Why is the number of female babies dropping in some districts?
Suspecting sex selective abortions, the state had launched a crackdown on ultrasound clinics.
S Senthalir
Trending
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Mauritian Bhojpuri is being dressed in Hindu nationalist robes – and I’m in mourning
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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Young professionals are fleeing crisis-hit Pakistan in hope of a better future
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Watch: ‘3 Idiots’ stars Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi, R Madhavan comically reunite to promote new film
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Digital voice assistants like Siri and Alexa encourage gender bias, says United Nations report
The female responses are shown as ‘obliging and eager to please’, reinforcing the idea that women are ‘subservient’, the study finds.
Scroll Staff
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Data check: Young women turn out in large numbers to vote – and parties are finally taking note
BJD and Trinamool Congress are fielding many women this year, which could help correct a historical imbalance.
Namita Bhandare, IndiaSpend.com
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Gender-focused state budgeting can reduce domestic violence and increase women’s welfare
Gender budgeting, an approach encouraged internationally since 2001, allows governments to take a fiscal path to address persistent gender inequalities.
Anita Raj, IndiaSpend.com, Kaushik Bhadra, IndiaSpend.com, Nandita Bhan, IndiaSpend.com, Namratha Rao, IndiaSpend.com & Laishram Ladusingh, IndiaSpend.com
Video
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Toddler says she didn’t like ‘Pathaan’, Shah Rukh Khan posts video with a promise to work harder
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Watch: TV host Ellen DeGeneres surprised with marriage vow renewal ceremony by wife Portia de Rossi
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Watch: This dog was taking a ride on the roof of a car in Bengaluru
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Eco India: Why are sparrows continuing to disappear from Indian cities?
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Watch: Adele moved to tears as fan shows up with picture of his late wife to her Las Vegas show
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An Indian counsellor explains how to react to complaints of sexual harassment in post-Weinstein age
Sexual harassment at workplace is not just about sex or sexual violations. It is about power.
Prerana Dharnidharka
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Women account for less than one-third of internet users in India, says Unicef study
The study conducted by the United Nations Childrens Fund observed that many children in the country’s rural areas face restrictions because of the gender.
Scroll Staff
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Gender watch: Why aren’t there more women on social media in India?
Only 24 percent of Facebook users in India are women.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Jehanabad – Of Love & War’ review: A heavily spiced account of an audacious jailbreak
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‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat’ review: A throbbing musical about forbidden passion
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‘Faraaz’ review: A shallow exploration of 2016 Dhaka terror attack
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Does the desire for sons lead to poor nutrition for girls? Notes from a district in Maharashtra
Even the two-child norm seems to be putting girls at a disadvantage.
Priyanka Vora
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Watch: How would a bookshop look if only books by women were visible? The gender gap is alarming
Books by men were turned around as "a metaphor of silencing the male voice".
Scroll Staff
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80% Indian women need permission to visit health centre, 5% have sole control over choice of husband
Survey findings show that not much has changed over the last decade.
Lavanya Garg, Indiaspend.com
The Field
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Fantasy football: Stressful or fun – is it the enjoyable hobby it was meant to be?
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Chamari Athapaththu column: Sri Lanka have never been as confident as we are ahead of this World Cup
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Premier League: Jurgen Klopp on Liverpool’s poor run of form – ‘I have no words for it’
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WPL: Mumbai Indians hire Charlotte Edwards, Jhulan Goswami, Devieka Palshikaar in coaching staff
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Mithali Raj column: India’s chances at the T20 World Cup will be largely dependent on the top order