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Sports presenter Mayanti Langer says women presenters are judged on the basis of their appearance irrespective of their work

Women In Sports: Whose Voice Is It Anyway? The Many Challenges Of Women Journalists, Presenters

Women in sports journalism say even as they break barriers, they continue to face exclusion simply for being women. Their credibility, talent, and intelligence is questioned, and they are often relegated to be on-air eye...

06 February 2023

Who is saving India's daughters?

Raped And Shamed: The Price We Pay For Being ‘India’s Daughters’

Nearly a decade since the infamous ‘Nirbhaya kand’ which led to a string of amendments to criminal law to prevent such instances from happening, not much has changed in the country when it comes to ensuring women’s...

18 September 2022

Linda Evangelista

Linda Evangelista Was Told To Give Nude Pictures By Agency When She Was 16

Canadian fashion model Linda Evangelista fell victim to a predatory modelling agency when she was a teenager.

19 August 2022

Battling Sexism In The World Of Sport

Women are fighting against institutionalised sexism and building their reputations in sports administration as much as sport

02 February 2023

Salman Rushdie Attack: Ancient Hindu Authors Would Be Considered Blasphemous Today

A mature civilisation must ensure that writers are not prosecuted or hounded for their words

02 September 2022

BJP leaders protesting against Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's 'rashtrapatni' comment on President Murmu

Droupadi Murmu Is Our Rashtramata

The term ‘Rashtrapatni’ can be roughly translated as the wife of Rashtrapati. This statement by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury of Congress is an assassination of Droupadi Murmu’s worth and maligning of her character which is...

16 August 2022

Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette Left Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Gig Because Of Sexism

Canadian-American singer Alanis Morissette has claimed that encountering sexism was what caused her to drop out of a performance at the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' ceremony.

08 November 2022

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Punjab’s Music: An Enquiry Into The Validation Of Male Gaze

Who is to blame for the sexist Punjabi music scene today, a far cry from defiant women protagonists in golden kissas/love legends?

22 July 2022

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05 July 2022
Sona Mohapatra Draws Twitter CEO's Attention To Sexism In His Alma Mater

Sona Mohapatra Draws Twitter CEO's Attention To Sexism In His Alma Mater

Playback singer Sona Mohapatra, who has crooned hit numbers such as 'Bedardi Raja', 'Ambarsariya' and 'Rangabati', has addressed a lengthy tweet to Parag...


05 June 2022
Layer Perfume Ad Draws Flak Over Content Around Rape Culture, DCW Seeks FIR

Layer Perfume Ad Draws Flak Over Content Around Rape Culture, DCW Seeks FIR

Layer perfume advertisements have been criticised for promoting rape culture and joking about sexual assaults.


19 March 2022
Bhojpuri Cinema: The Dynamics Between Global Market And Local Cultures

Bhojpuri Cinema: The Dynamics Between Global Market And Local Cultures

Large-scale migration caused by Neo-liberal capitalism creates sexual deprivation and consequent anxiety. To cash in on this urge, the market appropriates...


15 March 2022
Seeing Women As Homemakers Patriarchal Mindset, Says SC

Seeing Women As Homemakers Patriarchal Mindset, Says SC

The top court said that the true aim of achieving substantive equality must be fulfilled by the State in recognizing the persistent patterns of discrimination...


15 March 2022
US Yoga Class Shooting: Study Shows How Hatred For Women Can Radicalise Men

US Yoga Class Shooting: Study Shows How Hatred For Women Can Radicalise Men

The study, conducted by the Secret Service's National Threat Assessment Centre after two women were killed in a mass shooting at a US Yoga centre in 2018 was...


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11 March 2022
'State Of Mard', 'Black Bride'...: Sexist Remarks In Rajasthan Assembly Draw Ire Of Activits

'State Of Mard', 'Black Bride'...: Sexist Remarks In Rajasthan Assembly Draw Ire Of Activits

Activists demand accountability and raise serious questions about the stand of BJP and Congress legislators on gender equality.


03 March 2022
Shefali Shah On Facing Sexism At Home From Her In-Laws

Shefali Shah On Facing Sexism At Home From Her In-Laws

Actress Shefali Shah recalled a few incidents of sexism in her own household including one occasion where her tough shooting schedule was questioned by her...


19 February 2022
Past And Present Weave Intricate Fabric Of Memory And Consciousness

Past And Present Weave Intricate Fabric Of Memory And Consciousness

In her poetry collection, ‘Noise Cancellation,’ Jhilam Chattaraj cleverly recasts the concept of reducing background noise within the paradigm of...


11 February 2022
Slut Shaming, Misogyny: Modus Operandi Of ‘Progressive’ Schools

Slut Shaming, Misogyny: Modus Operandi Of ‘Progressive’ Schools

The so-called ‘progressive’ English medium schools in India are the breeding grounds of elite-class misogyny and sexism.


30 January 2022
Anushka Sharma To Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Five Bollywood Divas Who Spoke About Sexism In Bollywood

Anushka Sharma To Priyanka Chopra Jonas: Five Bollywood Divas Who Spoke About Sexism In Bollywood

Time and again women get subjected to sexism, however, Bollywood actress are no different and have often raised their voice against sexism.


21 January 2022
Research Sheds Light On Influence Of Sexism On Charles Darwin's Work

Research Sheds Light On Influence Of Sexism On Charles Darwin's Work

According to a recently published scientific paper, Charles Darwin’s patriarchal world view led him to dismiss female agency and mate choice in humans.


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17 December 2021
South Korea's Sexist Ad Draws Public Ire For Comparing Women With Cows

South Korea's Sexist Ad Draws Public Ire For Comparing Women With Cows

South Korea's biggest dairy firm 'Seoul Milk' has come under fire for comparing women with cows in one of its recent commercials.


13 December 2021
CBSE Exam Paper Under Fire For Alleged Gender Stereotyping, Board Refers Matter To Subject Experts

CBSE Exam Paper Under Fire For Alleged Gender Stereotyping, Board Refers Matter To Subject Experts

Various excerpts from the passage have gone viral on social media with users calling out the board for supporting "misogynistic" and "regressive opinions" and...


13 December 2021
DCW Issues Notice To CBSE On Gender Stereotyping Views In Exam Comprehension Passage

DCW Issues Notice To CBSE On Gender Stereotyping Views In Exam Comprehension Passage

"The said article is infuriating for its totally sexist and warped in its approach. Not only is the article offensive towards women, it is also very offensive...


29 November 2021
Tharoor's Selfie With Six Women MPs Tweet Sparks Row

Tharoor's Selfie With Six Women MPs Tweet Sparks Row

Reacting sharply, National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma tweeted, "You are demeaning their contribution in parliament and politics by making...


05 July 2021
India Cricketer Dinesh Karthik Apologises For Sexist 'Neighbour's Wife' Comment, Says He 'Got It All Wrong'

India Cricketer Dinesh Karthik Apologises For Sexist 'Neighbour's Wife' Comment, Says He 'Got It All Wrong'

Dinesh Karthik's attempt to compare cricket bats with wives didn’t go down well and many had called out the wicketkeeper on social media


03 July 2021
ENG Vs IND: Disgraced England Pacer Ollie Robinson Cleared To Return To Cricket, Available For India Test Series

ENG Vs IND: Disgraced England Pacer Ollie Robinson Cleared To Return To Cricket, Available For India Test Series

Ollie Robinson, who made his England debut in the first Test against New Zealand last month, was suspended from international cricket pending an investigation...


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