Women's Movement
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Iranian women burning their hijabs are striking at a key symbol of the Islamic Republic
Forcing women to wear the veil was way for the regime to create a visualisation of a supposed homogeneous Islamic state.
Zahra Khosroshahi, The Conversation
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How the overturning of Roe vs Wade leaves a mark on teaching feminism in India
It is a reminder that rights have a shelf life and that the forces which discredited the landmark judgement are similarly at work against the women’s movement.
Rina Kashyap & Anjali Bhatia
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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
Trending
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Fitness watch: How muscle memory helps you get back into shape after a break
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Even a train tragedy in India is being blamed on Muslims online
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Is it better to lose weight slowly or quickly? Here’s what researchers say
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Why United States’ opposition to Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina has put India in a tricky situation
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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
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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
Video
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Watch: Stunning videos of the strawberry full moon from different parts of the world
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Odisha train crash: From residents to NCC cadets, blood donors line up to help victims
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‘This is a safe, celebratory space for you’: Taylor Swift’s Pride month message during US concert
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Watch: Aerial view of restoration work underway at site of Odisha train accident
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Eco India: Why is India struggling to get rid of its thermocol waste
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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
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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
The Reel
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ review: Duck-and-dive comedy is a hit-and-miss affair
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‘School of Lies’ review: An overloaded saga of secrets and trauma
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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
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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
The Field
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WTC Final: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Oval Test; Michael Neser brought in as replacement
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Wrestling: Ravi Kumar Dahiya pulls out of Bishkek Ranking series with knee injury
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Sainyam wins gold in women’s 10m air pistol event in Suhl
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Sports world daily: Karim Benzema set to leave Real Madrid; Barcelona win women’s Champions League
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Fitness watch: How muscle memory helps you get back into shape after a break