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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46-year-old Col. Waibhav Anil Kale took premature retirement from the Indian Army in 2022 before joining the United Nations as a Security Coordination Officer in the United Nations Department of Safety and Security (DSS) two months ago, officials in New Delhi said on Tuesday. Earlier, Kale served with the 11 Jammu & Kashmir Rifles.
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Lok Sabha Election News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha Constituency on Tuesday. He held his first rally after nomination submission in Jharkhand's Giridih. 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.
Despite Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif announcing a drastic reduction the price of wheat through the 23 billion PKR package, tensions remain high in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
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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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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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Golfer Diksha Dagar will be playing her second Summer Olympics in Paris, having made her debut at Tokyo 2020. The two-time Deaflympics medallist recently became the first from India to compete in 100 Ladies European Tour events
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.
Starring GV Prakash Kumar, 'Kalvan' is now available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar. Is this film worth watching or you can choose to skip it? Read the full review to find out.
Singer Zayn Malik revealed that he turns his phone off for "two or three days at a time" to spend time with his animals and loves doing so because there is "no catch".
"Ishq Vishk Rebound", starring Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan, Rohit Suresh Saraf and Naila Grewal, will now release in theatres on June 21.
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth spent his time inside the Met Gala taking selfies with the other guests as he co-chaired the event during his first appearance.
Hollywood star and singer Jennifer Lopez is "super shy" when she is off stage and shared that some might think she is "standoffish" when that is not really the case.
Actress Shriya Pilgaonkar strongly believes that “no maida, May has helped” her as she flaunted her toned body.
Television actress Nia Sharma has talked about embracing ageing and shared that fillers are not a necessity.
Senior actor Ashutosh Rana, who stars in the recently released psychological thriller 'Murder in Mahim', shared that when it comes to acting, he cares more about the character than how long he is in a role.
'Barbie' super hitmaker and president of the Cannes Film Festival's competition jury, Greta Gerwig, addressed the growing #MeToo movement in France at the jury press conference on the opening day of the annual celebration of global cinema.
‘Baby Reindeer’ has become the talk of town ever since its trailer came up. The Netflix show recently had a premiere meet where cast members came down at the Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles.
As we wait for the outcome of Payal Kapadia's 'All We Imagine As Light' at Cannes 2024, here are the other Indian films that have been nominated for the Palme d'Or.
The senior citizen savings scheme (SCSS) is a secured investment tool for senior citizens offering an 8.2 per cent interest rate on deposits.
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