If the ‘bringing in of caste’ into these awards annoys you, you are probably a Hindu upper caste.
...Full StoryBeyond the fawning and fanfare, both Priyanka and Scindia have their tasks cut out, keeping in mind the Congress' past performance, UP's social equations and their alliance prospects.
...Full StoryAs Mayawati is back with a bang in 2019's political war, expect more abuse for a Dalit woman ‘who has forgotten her place’ — and sent her opponents into panic attacks.
...Full StoryCrown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman does not want to give women empowerment, he wants to give them royal indulgences at best. Those speaking out for their human rights are punished, swiftly and brutally.
...Full StoryThe grand old party seems to have a shrewd plan for Uttar Pradesh, the grandest stage of Indian politics.
...Full StoryThe Rs 2000 currency note is a bit like Taimur Ali Khan. Pink, pretty and always in the news.
...Full StoryFor nuns, their seminaries are their workplace. It is time the Church came up with its own Vishaka guidelines.
...Full StoryRescue operations in Meghalaya are stuck for 15 days because there are no pumps strong enough to flush out flood water. In Thailand, an Indian firm had supplied the pumps. In India, no one even supplies tears.
...Full StoryInsistence on following the rule-book cannot be selective. That’s bullying, not secularism.
...Full StoryHere are five distinct shades of sexism shown by our own politicians that the British can learn from. It's time we took on the Brown Man's Burden.
...Full StoryWomen might complain of jawans peeping while they change. But the Army is busy keeping the nation safe. It can’t be distracted in keeping its own employees safe.
...Full StoryAshok Gehlot and Kamal Nath have been there, done that. Making them, and not Pilot or Scindia CM, would make the Congress look like its tired old self again.
...Full StoryOld warhorse or Young Turk, who will Rahul Gandhi choose?
...Full StoryOf course there is a need to probe the ‘cow slaughter’. But there is no need to say it’s a bigger priority than the inspector’s murder.
...Full StoryAre the elections taking place now, in 1947, or during the Ramayana?
...Full StoryA shocking look at some of the election promises both parties have made, from the absurd to the illegal.
...Full StoryThe caste of this janeu-wearing, weapon-wielding Vanar is not easy to decode. But Yogi Adityanath seems to have made an epic fail.
...Full StoryWhether or not the corridor leads to friendship with Pakistan, it has caused increased bickering at home.
...Full StoryFashion has ditched the blues and greys for brighter — but not cheerier — colours in this winter of discontent.
...Full StoryA woman who made her choices, paid for them, but stuck to them. With a Universe of strength.
...Full StoryMadhya Pradesh is reeling under farm distress, unemployment, rape, corruption. Why has Congress not ensured the discourse is around these?
...Full StoryTo Purvanchalis, Chhatth means religiosity like nothing else does.
...Full StoryStick zari kinari on your mask. But please, wear masks.
...Full StoryA complex drama of love, intrigue — and mild sexual harassment.
...Full StoryNo matter what politicians say, the Sabarimala controversy is no longer a religious issue.
...Full StoryYou have survived by making a farce out of yourself, and that is brave. But making a farce out of rape is never funny.
...Full StoryEven as we celebrate the brave women who ensured impunity met accountability, we need to put some tough questions to the government.
...Full StoryInstead of acknowledging failings, the government’s response is churlishly defensive.
...Full StoryPopular culture, as it fetishises the sexy Darcy, has robbed him of nuance.
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