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Harvey Weinstein’s Rant Before His Sentencing Tells You that He is a Man With No Remorse

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to prison for 23 years for rape and criminal sexual assault. You’d think the barrage of accusations which led to a global #MeToo movement, would push a man to reflect upon his actions. However, his final statement portrays him as a man living in denial.

Arré Bench May 25, 2016

Gender

How the Mumbai Local Liberated Women Like Me

Cities can be unforgiving spaces for young women who want to step out and make a life of their own. Given the circumstances Mumbai’s trains are heaven sent, for women like me.

Jagruti Verma May 24, 2016

Gender

Ladies Never Get the Leg Piece

As a child, what I hated most about hosting, was having to wait until I got to eat. At first, I thought we let the men eat first because they’re older than us. I realised the practice had everything to do with my gender when I had to serve delicious saalan to my much younger male cousin.

Karima Khan May 23, 2016

Gender

Kerala HC’s Ruling Against Sexist Hostel Rules Has Shown the Way. Time for All Our Universities to Follow

The Kerala High Court recently upheld that women students have the same freedoms as men. The implications of these college rules go far beyond the campus. It goes against the understanding that the potential of young women is up for sacrifice without a second thought, as long as we can keep them in line.

Kahini Iyer May 23, 2016

Gender

The 10 Commandments for the Divorced Indian Woman

In India, a divorced woman is a ghost. She doesn’t exist in the popular narrative. What, then, are the rules of engagement? Ladies and gentlemen, presenting the 10 Commandments for the Divorced Indian Woman.

Charmi Trevadia May 19, 2016

Pop Culture

How Greta Gerwig’s Little Women Reclaims the Brilliance of Amy March

For the bevy of Amy fans, Greta Gerwig’s Little Women is a fantastic vindication of what we’ve known all along about our pet March sister. Amy’s brand of independent feminism takes on a fresh relevance in an era where the world can no longer afford to brush it aside.

Kahini Iyer May 19, 2016

Gender

What Legacy Does an Ordinary Housewife Leave Behind?

The way we have come to view history, tends to paint men as architects and actors. But where are the women in our history books?

Sneha Khaund May 18, 2016

Gender

Sorry Seems to Be the Easiest Word: Why Women Apologise So Much

My daily tally of apologies is likely greater than the number of shimmies in a Katrina Kaif item number. Most of the women I know also dwell in this state of constant apology. Why is “sorry” such an embedded part of women’s vocabulary?

Devrupa Rakshit May 18, 2016

Gender

Hey Mister, How Long is Your… Spine?

It is nice to meet a man who plays the guitar, or reads Kafka, or travels the world. But that’s every other guy today. What is special, is to see a man who can get a male friend to back off, when he is making a woman uncomfortable. It’s nice to see a man with a spine.

Sugandha May 17, 2016

Sports

Thoughts You Have When You’re Forced to Watch the World Cup

Every now and then, even a supermodel produces a turd – and the World Cup produced a night of football yesterday that could put a caffeinated baby to sleep. Here are a few conversations starters to take you through your day.

#VALUE! May 17, 2016