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Chithira N Raju
Chithira N Raju is a Deputy Copy Editor at indianexpress.com. She writes in-depth articles on gender, human interest, education, travel, art and culture. She is an alumna of Pondicherry Central University and holds a Master's Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism. She pursued Bachelors in English Literature, Journalism and Mass Communication from Mahatma Gandhi University. Email: chithira.raju@indianexpress.com Twitter: @ChithiraCnr
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‘Pregnancy a cruel enemy to women’s liberation’: Remembering Periyar and his book ‘Why Women were Enslaved?’Subscriber Only
December 24, 2023 15:37 IST
Periyar’s ‘Penn Yaen Adimai Aanaal?’ translated as ‘Why Women were Enslaved’ is regarded as iconic for women's liberation; in it he urges women to give up pregnancy, fight masculinity, struggle for property rights, opt remarriage, and denounce chastity.
Sun, Dec 24, 2023
Telangana Assembly Election Results 2023 Highlights: CM post for Revanth Reddy? Congress may decide today after ousting BRS
December 03, 2023 06:10 IST
Telangana Election Results 2023 Highlights: The near 10 year-old rule of the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) came to an end on Sunday, even as Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao tendered resignation from his post
Tue, Dec 05, 2023
Chennai Rain Highlights: Rain lashes parts of Tamil Nadu; CM Stalin reviews preparedness
November 30, 2023 10:58 IST
Chennai Rain Live Updates: Rain continues to lash parts of Tamil Nadu leading to waterlogging, tree felling.
Fri, Dec 01, 2023
Israel-Hamas War News Highlights: Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for two more days, says Qatar
November 25, 2023 10:15 IST
Israel-Hamas War News Highlights: This announcement comes on the final day of a four-day truce between the warring sides. Qatar and Egypt have been the key mediators in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Highlights: Efforts to save 40 trapped workers back on track as high-capacity machine brought in
November 15, 2023 10:33 IST
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Highlights: Col. Deepak Patil, who is heading the rescue efforts indicated that equipment for a possible option 3 is already enroute. "But there are high chances that the current rescue plan will work," he added.
Fri, Nov 17, 2023
‘We had to run for our lives’: Manipur students who joined Kerala’s Kannur University recollect how they escaped riotsSubscriber Only
October 18, 2023 19:11 IST
Manipur students in Kerala: While the fear of being attacked by a mob, watching their houses being burnt down, and losing their loved ones to violence have scarred them, the youngsters have mustered the courage to adapt to a new lifestyle.
Thu, Oct 19, 2023
India-Canada diplomatic row Highlights: Allegations based on human, surveillance intelligence, says official
September 21, 2023 13:51 IST
India-Canada Diplomatic Row Highlights: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau "called upon the government of India to take this matter seriously" and "work to shed full transparency and ensure accountability and justice in this matter."
Sat, Sep 23, 2023
How Kerala’s Kottayam achieved 100% literacy in 1989Subscriber Only
September 08, 2023 09:00 IST
The 100-day literacy mission in Kottayam saw hundreds of volunteers – united by the motto ‘Each One Teach One’ – join hands with officials from the municipality, district administration and MG University.
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
‘Instant triple talaq a gruesome cruelty’: V P Suhara, a crusader against triple talaq petition, speaks on Muslim Women’s Rights DaySubscriber Only
August 01, 2023 11:39 IST
A victim of triple talaq herself, Suhara reminisces the struggles she had gone through and the problems women in the minority community continue to face even after the enactment of the law.
Mon, Dec 18, 2023
India’s first ‘Trans Tea Stall’ at a railway platform comes up at GuwahatiSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 15:39 IST
All Assam Transgender Association approached the Indian Railways with the plan, and received an immediate positive nod. The tea stall came up on Guwahati railway station's platform number one within six days.
Thu, Mar 16, 2023
From a 40-foot inflatable condom installation to free HIV testing: How India observed International Condom DaySubscriber Only
February 13, 2023 19:00 IST
Dr V Sam Prasad, country program coordinator, AHF India pointed out that more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections are acquired everyday across the globe.
Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Juggle it like Hadiya: This hijab-clad freestyle footballer had audience at FIFA World Cup impressedSubscriber Only
February 03, 2023 16:33 IST
From juggling football inside her home to slaying freestyle tricks at FIFA World Cup 2022, this hijab-wearing woman's tale is a study in perseverance
Sat, Feb 04, 2023
Tharoor seeks explanation for ‘sad’ Marvel superheroes in Kerala, AI artist says he wants to show their vulnerable sideSubscriber Only
December 10, 2022 18:05 IST
Batman is worried over paddy crops being attacked by bats in Palakkad, Wonder Woman is struggling to wash clothes in Kozhikode, while Iron Man is bored and Superman is heartbroken.
Sat, Dec 10, 2022
‘Cup of Life’ creates Guinness World Record, one lakh and one menstrual cups donated in Kerala’s ErnakulamSubscriber Only
September 06, 2022 09:36 IST
Hibi Eden, Ernakulam MP who has been spearheading the 'Cup of Life' campaign, received the Guinness World Records certificate at Lulu Mall in Kochi on August 31.
Wed, Sep 07, 2022
Calendar with Malayalam numerals released to mark start of new yearSubscriber Only
August 17, 2022 15:43 IST
While the young generation is mostly unversed in Malayalam numerals, the calendar is sure to evoke nostalgic memories in the elders.
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Watch: Period pain simulator at Kochi mall proves unbearable for some, eye-opener for othersSubscriber Only
August 13, 2022 15:03 IST
Instagram user Agrim Prakash said that until he tried the simulator, he was not empathetic when women complained about menstrual cramps.
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
Kerala college students give befitting reply to moral policing with ‘sit-on-lap’ protestSubscriber Only
July 21, 2022 18:37 IST
College of Engineering Trivandrum students shocked after residents association cut the long steel bench at a bus shelter near college into three seats, as part of ‘social distancing’. Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran announced that a new gender neutral bus stop with WiFi facility will be installed
Wed, Aug 17, 2022
‘Cup of life’: Kerala MP to distribute one lakh menstrual cups for freeSubscriber Only
July 13, 2022 20:54 IST
Apart from easing period woes, the durable menstrual cups are eco-friendly, as improperly disposed sanitary napkins contribute significantly to toxic waste on the planet.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
Meet the real-life Ironman: Railway officer completes world’s toughest triathlonSubscriber Only
June 08, 2022 13:13 IST
Shreyas G Hosur crossed the finish line of "Ironman Triathlon" in Germany's Hamburg while holding aloft the Tricolour. He talks about his preparation for what is among the world’s most demanding tests of endurance.
Thu, Jun 09, 2022
‘There are bigger problems we face… we need to be addressed the way we want to be’: Transgender community on misgenderingSubscriber Only
May 02, 2022 17:00 IST
While the conversation over pronouns has been going on for long, transgender people still get misgendered.
Mon, May 02, 2022
This woman drove a cargo lorry from Kerala to Kashmir. Watch videoSubscriber Only
April 07, 2022 17:26 IST
Jelaja Ratheesh, a woman from Kottayam, decided to drive a cargo lorry to Kashmir.
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
Meet Instagram’s favourite timing wizard: The man who moved Cristiano Ronaldo’s colaSubscriber Only
March 09, 2022 17:47 IST
The content creator has also won the approval of American actor Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson who posted videos where the two were dueting.
Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Born to ride: Meet one of the oldest women to reach Khardung La pass on a motorbikeSubscriber Only
March 01, 2022 17:59 IST
Defying stereotypes, Mini Augustine achieved the feat of becoming the one of the oldest Indian women to reach the Khardung La pass in Ladakh on a motorbike.
Mon, Mar 07, 2022
‘Those were the greatest moments’: Army officer who led Kerala trekker’s rescue opSubscriber Only
February 10, 2022 17:18 IST
"It feels great to save a person's life. Hours and hours of our training have got utilised in saving someone's life," Lieutenant Colonel R Hemant Raj said.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Tamil Nadu couple hosts Metaverse wedding receptionSubscriber Only
February 08, 2022 13:11 IST
For the event, Dinesh and Ramaswamy’s avatars were clad in traditional attire.
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