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Opinion I From my grandmother’s feminism to mine

In this weekend’s instalment of Mother of Invention, columnist Diksha Basu looks at the trickle-down effect of her grandmother’s unspoken feminism on her own career and family

3 min read5 Sep 2020
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Bois Locker Room and the bullying of LGBTQ+ youth

The locker room culture is an outcome of toxic patriarchy that harbours a deep disdain for difference and diversity

4 min read12 May 2020
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How good is your feminism?

This comic by two Mumbai- based artists is an accessible, beautifully illustrated primer to contemporary feminismIllustrated almost entirely in pink and blue, the minimalist comic strips explore concepts like intersectionality

3 min read8 Mar 2019
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The life and times of Savitribai Phule

Savitribai Phule, whose 187th anniversary was on 3 January, had numerous achievements, but they had a single aimposing a brave challenge to Manuwadi culture

7 min read12 Jan 2019
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Feminism is the greatest revolution of the 21st century: Yuval Noah Harari

The Israeli historian and bestselling author argues that feminism changed age-old gender dynamics in a peaceful manner

3 min read21 Dec 2018
Politics

Social media and rise of new age feminism

While #MeToo may be the most high-profile movement against sexual harassment and assault in India, it is not the first

1 min read11 Oct 2018
News

As a boss, let your colleagues know you’re not their mother but, if needed, you will be there

It's tough when you're starting out because most people don't take you seriously

3 min read2 Sep 2021
Industry

‘Veere Di Wedding’ scripts new role for women with Rs36.62 crore weekend

'Veere Di Wedding has both beaten and added to the impressive opening weekend legacy of recent female-star driven Hindi films, including Alia Bhatt's 'Raazi', Rani Mukerji's 'Hichki' and Vidya Balan's 'Tumhari Sulu'

2 min read6 Jun 2018
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Feminism: a perspective through the ages

What can weall of usdo to minimize sexual harassment?

5 min read14 Apr 2018
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Return of the ‘Rebel Girls’

Does the follow-up to the hugely popular first book address the turmoil feminism is going through now?

5 min read14 Apr 2018
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