Women's Movement
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Why books by social media influencers about feminism (or self-help?) seem so similar to one another
Popular feminist books are often designed to appeal to younger readers, rather than those well versed in feminist theory.
Rebecca Wray, The Conversation
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Kerala: Muslim body expels Rehana Fathima from community after she tried to enter Sabarimala temple
The Kerala Muslim Jama’ath Council said the activist had ‘no right to use a Muslim name’ as she had also participated in the ‘kiss of love’ protest.
Scroll Staff
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No more ‘leaning in’: The modern myth of super-women who can ‘have it all’ is holding us all back
Stop telling women that gender is no longer a barrier if they just work hard enough.
Melissa Yoong, The Conversation
Trending
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‘Blood moon’: The myths and superstitions about the lunar eclipse from across the world
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Bill Gates on how the metaverse will change the workplace, meetings, and all office interactions
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After 70 years of ties and a rising China, it is time for India and Japan to strike a defence deal
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‘The Archies’ film will be ‘a true adaptation of the comics’, says co-writer Reema Kagti
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Why Geetanjali Kulkarni’s no-fuss approach is proving to be a winner
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Rahul Gandhi urges Narendra Modi to ensure passage of Women’s Reservation Bill in Monsoon Session
The BJP accused the Congress of supporting those who were opposed to the bill.
Scroll Staff
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A bad date or something worse? The Aziz Ansari episode forces a rethink on the MeToo movement
The article containing allegations against the comedian has coincided with the ongoing debate on sexual harassment in Hollywood.
Soumya Rao
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‘I did not know about Weinstein’s crimes’: Meryl Streep responds to Rose McGowan’s Twitter attack
Other actresses also responded to the ‘Charmed’ star’s tweet panning the Golden Globes’ black-dress protest.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Musical performance at Chernobyl power station by lead singer of Ukrainian band Okean Elzy
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‘Second wave of Covid was 26/11 of health system’: Journalist Barkha Dutt discusses her new book
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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar pampers his two pet dogs with a ‘spa day’ at home
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Watch: BJP MLA screams, throws chair, in reaction to announcement of new Tripura chief minister
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Watch: Palestinian artists honour journalist Shireen Abu Akleh with her portrait on a mural in Gaza
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List naming and shaming alleged sexual harassers in Indian universities sparks a debate
Some feminists worry that these anonymous accusations lack context and ‘answerability’.
Scroll Staff
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#MeToo: There is power in speaking and being heard, and every enraged voice counts
The hashtag protest against sexual harassment confronts a problem that is global in scale, and mounts a powerful digital feminist challenge.
Shilpa Phadke
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Full text: Sonia Gandhi asks Modi to use BJP’s Lok Sabha majority to pass Women’s Reservation Bill
The Congress president wrote to the prime minister and assured her party’s support for the legislation.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Why Geetanjali Kulkarni’s no-fuss approach is proving to be a winner
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‘Vikram’ trailer: Starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi
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‘The Archies’ film will be ‘a true adaptation of the comics’, says co-writer Reema Kagti
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Aashram’ S3, titled ‘Ek Badnaam Aashram’, is out
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‘Jayeshbhai Jordaar’ review: Where’s the force?
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Why American women are dressing up in attire from Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Handmaids Tale’
Troupes of women in flowing red capes are turning up all over the country to remind us that reproductive rights are under threat.
Cordelia Freeman, The Conversation
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Catchy music video? No, it's actually a protest against the lack of equal rights for Saudi women
When music gets the message across louder than demonstrations.
Scroll Staff
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Women in West Bengal are drumming up a movement to revive a traditional percussion instrument
Despite long neglect, the dhak might be getting a new lease on life.
Rajeshwari Sharma
The Field
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Lakshya, possible
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Premier League wrap: Manchester City’s comeback against West Ham keeps title race in their own hands
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Women’s Boxing World Championships: Nikhat Zareen leads India’s charge into quarter-finals
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India’s Thomas Cup triumph: Coach Vimal Kumar – ‘I’ll rate this as our biggest achievement’
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IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals move into second place with clinical win over Lucknow Super Giants