Even if a woman reaches the highest position in a government, as in Droupadi Murmu’s case – that of a President – she is still often judged for her appearance, instead of competence.
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Why are women who smoke, drink and, in Mahua Moitra's words, 'live a life', targeted by troll armies on social media?
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India’s women-centric policies were conceived mostly under global influence, until the rising women voter turnout in the country changed the trend.
Outlook takes a look at times when women in leadership positions, in India and abroad, have faced derogatory and misogynistic comments throughout their careers.
A remark made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about President Droupadi Murmu amidst Lok Sabha campaigns has reignited the debate of sexism women have to face in public life.
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The 70-metre billboard collapsed on Monday after Mumbai was hit by heavy rain and thunderstorms. The illegal hoarding fell on a petrol pump in Ghatkopar's Cheddanagar Junction. As the death toll rises, an FIR has been registered against the owner.
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Lok Sabha Election News Updates Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha Constituency on Tuesday. Earlier, Modi held an extravagant roadshow on a five-kilometre-stretch in Varanasi on Monday. He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP state president Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh. Also, the fourth phase of polling on Monday saw incidents of violence while EVM malfunctioning was reported from some States The highest voting percentage of 76.89 was recorded in West Bengal, while Srinagar, which is witnessing the first elections after abrogation of Article 370, recorded the lowest turnout of 38 percent.
The Indian personnel killed in Rafah is the 'first casualty' among international UN staff in Gaza since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas conflict
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Outlook’s reporters have travelled thousands of kilometres across India to talk to people who can shatter the walls of echo chambers that keep us fortified and isolated
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As Jammu and Kashmir readies for its first major election exercise since the abrogation of Article 370, the ‘lion’ is back in Kashmir’s political rhetoric
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Ideology is not an issue in Andhra Pradesh. It is a choice between Jagan Mohan Reddy’s welfare schemes and Chandrababu Naidu’s development agenda
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The prime promises of the Telangana statehood movement—jobs and financial stability—still elude people in North Telangana
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Two women, two election symbols—voters in Baramati appear to be befuddled by the recent political saga that has split the NCP and the powerful Pawar clan
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Livelihood concerns of the fishing communities in Raigad and Ratnagiri find no mention in the electoral campaigns in the Konkan region
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Amid the rising influence of Shivaji and a deepening ‘insider-outsider’ divide, the candy-coloured temples of Goa have taken on a political hue, even as ‘original Goans’ remain sceptical of endorsing politics of religious majoritarianism
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In Hathras, a family waits for justice, in Budaun and Sambhal, people wait for dignity and development
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Badruddin Ajmal has not lost the Dhubri seat in Assam since 2009. Now he is fighting for political survival as Bengali Muslims look to favour the Congress
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What happened on March 14, 2007 in Nandigram? People still ask this question as they take part in the dance of democracy
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Mamata Banerjee stays the course but her party, plagued by corruption charges, spins out of control
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Have frequent communal tensions changed the social fabric of Bihar?
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Gangsters in Bihar no longer enjoy the kind of dominance that they did in the 90s, but that has not kept them away from politics
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The Camera d’Or (Best Debut Feature Film) winner at Cannes, 2023 is slow cinema at its best
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A rare psychologist of Indian culture, Sudhir Kakar leaves behind seminal works that will have relevance for many generations
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A glimpse into the political conversations of everyday India
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The Congress is banking on several welfare schemes for women to garner their votes in Karnataka. Can this set the trend for the rest of the country?
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Cannes Film Festival is all set to begin from today at the French Riviera. What’s intriguing that it sits at the wake of numerous controversies, protests, strikes, etc at the film festival. Will these prophecies turn to reality and change the course of the biggest film festival of the world?
The Bishnoi community head has issued a statement after Somy Ali apologized to the community on Salman Khan's behalf. They stated that they wanted the actor to apologize.
The actor filed a petition on May 14 seeking protection for his name, images, likeness, voice and using his iconic nickname 'Bhidu' without his permission.
On Tuesday, Babil Khan shared a string of pics with a mystery girl (supposedly his ex-girlfriend) hinting at his breakup with her.
The Bishnoi community head has issued a statement after Somy Ali apologized to the community on Salman Khan's behalf. They stated that they wanted the actor to apologize.
The actor filed a petition on May 14 seeking protection for his name, images, likeness, voice and using his iconic nickname 'Bhidu' without his permission.
On Tuesday, Babil Khan shared a string of pics with a mystery girl (supposedly his ex-girlfriend) hinting at his breakup with her.
The Mumbai Crime Branch has managed to nab one more member from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on Monday evening.
On January 17, 2022, Dhanush announced on social media that he and Aishwarya Rajinikanth are separating after 18 years of marriage.
The 77th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival will commence on May 14, 2024, and will end on May 25, 2024.
Cannes 2024: As the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival kickstarts today, let's have a look at the Bollywood celebs who have been regulars at the festival.
Comedian Sunil Pal has lashed out at Sunil Grover for mimicking women on Netflix's 'The Great Indian Kapil Show'.
Numerous changemakers from the Asia Pacific region came down for the Gold Gala in Los Angeles recently for a fun evening. Many celebs were awarded for their contributions towards culture and society.
Saif Ali Khan had reportedly got Kareena’s name inked on his forearm in Hindi at the time of their dating years.
Sanjay Kapoor opened up about facing struggles despite having Boney and Anil. He revealed his brothers didn't help in difficult times.
Zeenat Aman shared a throwback picture with Joy Mukherjee and Dimple Kapadia. She penned a note of gratitude for Kapadia.
Here's a list of some award-winning performances by Song Kang-ho. The actor is set to venture into television with 'Uncle Samsik.'
Apart from Alia Bhatt, other actresses like Kiara Advani and Keerthy Suresh, are also being considered for the part.
Upasana revealed that she dealt with postpartum depression after she welcomed Klin Kaara. She revealed how Ram Charan helped her during this phase.
Actress Nitanshi Goel, who was recently seen in ‘Laapataa Ladies’ and ‘Maidaan’, has received the IMDb ‘Breakout Star’ STARmeter Award.
Actress Tara Sutaria on Tuesday gave cool chic look vibes in an all-black outfit at the Mumbai airport as she is off to London.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali called ‘Heeramandi’ a very difficult project, and called the process of making it ‘taxing’.
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