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If the ‘bringing in of caste’ into these awards annoys you, you are probably a Hindu upper caste.

Beyond 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.

As 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.

Crown 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.

The grand old party seems to have a shrewd plan for Uttar Pradesh, the grandest stage of Indian politics.

The Rs 2000 currency note is a bit like Taimur Ali Khan. Pink, pretty and always in the news.

For nuns, their seminaries are their workplace. It is time the Church came up with its own Vishaka guidelines.

Rescue 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.

Insistence on following the rule-book cannot be selective. That’s bullying, not secularism.

Here 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.

Women 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.

Ashok 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.

Old warhorse or Young Turk, who will Rahul Gandhi choose?

Of 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.

Are the elections taking place now, in 1947, or during the Ramayana?

A shocking look at some of the election promises both parties have made, from the absurd to the illegal.

The caste of this janeu-wearing, weapon-wielding Vanar is not easy to decode. But Yogi Adityanath seems to have made an epic fail.

Whether or not the corridor leads to friendship with Pakistan, it has caused increased bickering at home.

Fashion has ditched the blues and greys for brighter — but not cheerier — colours in this winter of discontent.

A woman who made her choices, paid for them, but stuck to them. With a Universe of strength.

Madhya Pradesh is reeling under farm distress, unemployment, rape, corruption. Why has Congress not ensured the discourse is around these?

To Purvanchalis, Chhatth means religiosity like nothing else does.

Stick zari kinari on your mask. But please, wear masks.

A complex drama of love, intrigue — and mild sexual harassment.

No matter what politicians say, the Sabarimala controversy is no longer a religious issue.

You have survived by making a farce out of yourself, and that is brave. But making a farce out of rape is never funny.

Even as we celebrate the brave women who ensured impunity met accountability, we need to put some tough questions to the government.

Instead of acknowledging failings, the government’s response is churlishly defensive.

Popular culture, as it fetishises the sexy Darcy, has robbed him of nuance.