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Nandini Rathi
Nandini Rathi is a former journalist with indianexpress.com, now based in the US.
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Prostitution, revolution, defiance and strength: Tracing the colourful symbolism of lipstickSubscriber Only
July 25, 2017 14:34 IST
This history of lipstick symbolism has had in its coffers everything from connotations of prostitution, witchcraft, sexuality, women’s defiance and strength.
Thu, Jul 27, 2017
ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, India vs England Final: Sunday will be the 1983 moment for women’s cricketSubscriber Only
July 22, 2017 18:27 IST
India take on England in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup on Sunday at the Mecca of world cricket - Lord's. The team led by Mithali Raj are going for their first ever title in second attempt following first sojourn this far in 2005.
Sat, Jul 22, 2017
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s tweet highlights our fixation with skin colour, but it’s not simply ‘racism’Subscriber Only
July 18, 2017 18:57 IST
Headlines by many news outlets hailed Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s tweet as criticism of a 'racist' remark in Bollywood. But is it really racism that we are talking about?
Wed, Jul 19, 2017
Bilimora-Waghai narrow gauge train completes 104 years. Here is what you need to knowSubscriber Only
July 14, 2017 16:04 IST
The Bilimora-Waghai train remains a big tourist attraction for the scenic beauty of the area and a means for local tribals to transport their elegantly crafted bamboo works.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
Noida’s Mahagun Moderne episode is a reminder of discrimination, vulnerability of domestic helpsSubscriber Only
July 13, 2017 15:35 IST
The specific nature of domestic workers, their workplaces and their employment relations are not dealt with under existing laws and concepts.
Thu, Jul 13, 2017
What is the Kanwar pilgrimage of Sawan?Subscriber Only
July 12, 2017 14:14 IST
Like other religious processions such as Durga Puja, Ganesh Visarjan and Muharram, Kanwar yatra also has exerts tremendous pressure on law and order, often intermittently resulting in its breakdown.
Thu, Jul 13, 2017
We are curating our lives for social media, it is not who we really areSubscriber Only
July 09, 2017 09:22 IST
The Facebook post is a reflection of what we project but what we search on Google is a reflection of what we are at our most insecure (and honest), as per research by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a data scientist and author of Everybody Lies
Wed, Aug 09, 2017
Why is vegetarianism in India linked to purity?Subscriber Only
July 07, 2017 11:38 IST
Purity, pollution, authority, and tradition were found to be the chief concerns of Indian vegetarians, as per a 2013 study, as opposed to universalism, animal and environmental welfare which concern vegetarians elsewhere.
Sat, Jul 08, 2017
#GenderAnd Culture: Taking charge of mainstream theatreSubscriber Only
June 30, 2017 11:05 IST
How are women faring at taking more decision making roles in Indian theatre?
Tue, Jul 04, 2017
#NotInMyName: Lending their voice to protests, but each with a different reasonSubscriber Only
June 29, 2017 09:32 IST
What seemed to unite many #NotInMyName participants was the need to do something other than remaining silent spectators -- reflecting or reacting only privately or online -- over the several, dispersed hate crimes, often bearing the explicit mark of beef and identity politics.
Thu, Jul 06, 2017
In a faith versus science situation, Turkish schools will no longer teach Darwin’s theory of evolutionSubscriber Only
June 24, 2017 22:12 IST
In an alarming move for secularists, Turkey's National Education Ministry decides to exclude Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution from school biology curricula.
Sat, Jun 24, 2017
Chanchal Paswan, whose case and appeal prompted SC to add acid attack victims in disability list, dead
June 22, 2017 21:43 IST
Chanchal wasn’t just a survivor, but also fighter till her last breath for the rights of acid attack survivors.
Tue, Jun 27, 2017
Finsbury Park attack: Times faces flak for calling suspect Darren Osborne ‘lone wolf’Subscriber Only
June 20, 2017 14:34 IST
In the report, Osborne is not overtly referred to as a racist -- the narrative chooses to emphasise other details such as mental illness.
Tue, Jun 20, 2017
Saadat Hasan Manto’s death anniversary: Looking back at the author’s life and workSubscriber Only
June 15, 2017 15:06 IST
Manto remains unforgettable for his irreverent writing, holding up a mirror to the society in especially ugly times.
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
In conservative Pakistan, a bunch of women are playing cricket well after midnightSubscriber Only
June 14, 2017 15:12 IST
Tape-ball cricket tournaments are getting popular among girls in cities like Karachi, who also often play in their school and club teams.
Wed, Jun 14, 2017
Cut, delete, repeat – CBFC’s favourite formula when it comes to independent, political cinema
June 05, 2017 18:49 IST
Censor Board's absurd demand to stall documentary on Kejriwal raises questions about long history of censorship of independent films tackling political issues.
Tue, Jun 06, 2017
Pakistan’s military courts are a shortcut to fix larger ills plaguing its judiciary, and it’s not workingSubscriber Only
May 17, 2017 17:43 IST
Pakistan's judiciary -- historically, arguably, the most vibrant section of its civil society -- has been crumbling under a weak state that cannot afford it protection.
Fri, May 19, 2017
‘Indian Tamils’ of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan Tamils: Here is the differenceSubscriber Only
May 13, 2017 21:27 IST
PM Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of 'Indian Tamils' in Dickoya in Sri Lanka. Who are 'Indian Tamils' and what is their connection with India and Sri Lanka respectively?
Tue, May 16, 2017
Putting the system to test: NEET controversy shows how implementation of rules can be senselessSubscriber Only
May 09, 2017 17:45 IST
Interpreting instruction in an over-the-top manner, especially before an exam, is playing with people’s future prospects.
Thu, May 11, 2017
How a Kerala panchayat brought a dying river back to lifeSubscriber Only
May 08, 2017 01:37 IST
For over two decades, the Kuttamperoor lay neglected and abused and, by 2005, it had been reduced to a marshy, polluted cesspool perhaps 10-15 feet wide, with patchy water and almost no flow.
Tue, May 09, 2017
Emmanuel Macron or Marine Le Pen: Here is what awaits FranceSubscriber Only
May 07, 2017 17:31 IST
The two finalist candidates for the Second Ballot cater to diametrically opposite visions for France, unlike the relatively sober differences between the traditional right and left parties in the past.
Sun, May 07, 2017
The truth of ‘Blue Whale’ challenge: A game said to ‘brainwash’ teens into committing suicidesSubscriber Only
May 05, 2017 16:35 IST
The claim is that "Blue Whale" game has been responsible for more than 130 suicides in Russia.
Tue, May 09, 2017
Here is how Indore became the cleanest city in IndiaSubscriber Only
May 04, 2017 17:35 IST
The credit for the top slot goes to a series of initiatives led by the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC).
Thu, May 04, 2017
How a Kerala village panchayat revived a dying riverSubscriber Only
May 03, 2017 21:06 IST
Kuttemperoor river obtains a fresh lease of life through the persevering efforts of 700 locals in 70 days.
Tue, May 09, 2017
Plagiarising speeches: Marine Le Pen is in august companySubscriber Only
May 02, 2017 22:26 IST
Politicians speak a lot and raise many issues -- but what happens when these words and themes are taken from somebody else's speeches.
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