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Two of the most iconic lines in Madonna's speech at the 2016 Billboard Women of the Year were, "to …
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The representation of transgender community in art and cinema has gained a lot of attention in rece…
Enter the world of Amrita Sher-Gil, where canvases tell tales of a brilliant mind and strokes of ge…
The Mona Lisa (or La Gioconda) is a Renaissance portrait painting worth $2.67 Billion by the renown…
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A recent ad campaign called ‘The Divide‘ created by Dentsu Impact (the Paytm ad) went viral as it s…
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When it comes to debating the implementation of sex education in schools today, the question is no …
The Twenty-first Century has brought wondrous changes to the human society. We now live in what Soc…
It is not uncommon to hear expressions such as “Men don’t cry”, “Stop whining like a girl”, “Be a m…
The menstrual cup is a wonder in itself!Made from medical grade silicone, this flexible cup shaped …
The female form has been the subject of a variety of types of interest in the social consciousness …
India has one of the largest prison populations in the world, and a significant number of the priso…
“Period poverty is not just a women’s issue; it’s a societal issue that affects us all when we limi…
“Human rights are women's rights and women's rights are human rights, once and for all." - Hillary …
As altars of justice, the judiciary dictates perceptions and is made of social perception. The judi…
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“There are no women judges in the Supreme Court” replied Ms. Indira Jaising to Ms. Rupan Deol Bajaj…
The rights of persons with disabilities are governed under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities …
**TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL HARASSMENT** (Disclaimer: This is a personal anecdote of the author whi…
The Saksham Committee had observed long ago that “Gender equality is not addressed in most campuses…
Disclaimer: This article in no manner intends to disregard the victimisation of women and persons o…
As a 26-year-old woman in India, people don’t ask me about my future plans anymore. I’m at a stage …
*TRIGGER WARNING- SEXUAL VIOLENCE* I'm tired I'm tired of people telling me to watch what I wear …
Crime drama is a significant and popular television genre[1]. It plays a very important role in the…
The legendary ‘girl code’ is primarily about women supporting other women. Some claim that there is…
You know, I have this awful paranoid thought that feminism was mostly invented by men so that they …
I’m taking a deep breath and telling the truth now. Sitting in a hospital interview room wearing …
'overacting'. 'overreacting'. 'girls these days aren't happy with all that they are given- a separa…
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It was a hot July afternoon. Mumbai’s streets were littered with puddles from last night’s rain, sl…
Are you a woman, do you believe in using fashion as an outlet for self-expression, are you enjoying…
(Image courtesy: The New Yorker) Overview This piece talks about the films ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ a…
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Let me tell you, as a woman, I’ve seen my fair share of mansplaining. It's a strange phenomenon tha…
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“Inclusion is a philosophy that embraces the idea that everyone has something of value to contribut…
How often does a young woman yearn to blend into the political fabric of India? And what are the ba…
The morning of March 19, 2021, was a historic day for Tanzania. Like many others that day, I tuned …
Feminism is a social, political, and cultural movement that seeks to establish gender equality and …
The late Sarojini Naidu was a renowned feminist and poet from India who dedicated her life to the c…
Liza Donnelly is a writer and award-winning cartoonist with The New Yorker Magazine, where she has …
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There’s a lot of things 2020 took away from us, among which is the Tokyo Summer Olympics. Apart fro…
When I was 7 years old and went for football class on the weekends, nobody differentiated between m…
25th November was marked as a day against violence by the United Nations in 1981. However, in 1999,…
**TRIGGER WARNING: GENDER BASED VIOLENCE** I was scrolling through my social media feed after work …
**TRIGGER WARNING: SEXUAL HARASSMENT** Before entering the room, she took a deep breath and reass…
