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Remembering Bhagat Singh, Reclaiming the Right to be A Free Thinker

It is quite a striking experience when, in Europe – including in France which is the historical birthplace of secularism –, one gets automatically told, for example, "Oh, you are a Hindu!" if one says one is Indian, or "Oh, you are a Muslim! if one says one is Algerian.

A Truly Happy Women’s Day for Hadiya as SC restores marriage

The Indian Supreme Court gave Hadiya an invaluable Women's Day present...

Thank You Wonder Woman!

As 8 March approaches once again, I am simply...

This is how the global feminist revolution began

Following the #MeToo revelations, journalist and creative writer Sian...

Lohadda: A village which identifies itself with its daughters

Lohadda, a village situated on the Budhana road along...

Over 15 Years, India Slides On Key Marker Of Gender Parity

Mount Abu, Rajasthan: Poonam Gaur was a 21-year-old bride...

Wrapping up Kathua Rape in Tri-colour

When a Bakerwal girl merely eight years of age,...

On India’s Prime Time TV Debates, Women Are Mostly Invisible

On any evening, those watching primetime television news debates...

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