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Radhika Iyengar
Radhika is a Senior Sub Editor with the indianexpress.com She is an alumna of Columbia University. She tweets @radhika_iy
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Samajwadi Party’s manifesto wants to empower women, but its scheme ends up helping men moreSubscriber Only
February 08, 2017 20:19 IST
The party's Programme for Women Empowerment features a pledge that if voted to power the party would offer Rs. 2 lakhs to men who marry disabled or widowed women. It's an incentive to marry primarily for monetary reasons -- and that's a cause for concern
Wed, Feb 08, 2017
UP, Punjab Assembly Elections 2017: Here’s what BJP, Congress, AAP have promised for womenSubscriber Only
February 08, 2017 14:04 IST
In most of the parties' proposed pledges, women's issues have been dwarfed in their importance and have barely received attention.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017
Sasikala Natarajan set to become Chief Minister, but will Tamil Nadu accept this new star of sycophancy?Subscriber Only
February 06, 2017 18:43 IST
In the aftermath of Jayalalithaa's demise, in a matter of two months, Sasikala has not only inherited her position, party and power – but also inherited AIADMK's sycophancy.
Tue, Feb 07, 2017
Maharashtra Board has to learn this lesson: Being ugly can’t justify dowrySubscriber Only
February 03, 2017 16:18 IST
If a girl is "ugly" her family pays a higher dowry -- a school textbook reads. There is no reference to the boy's physical appearance, however. By virtue of his gender, the boy is assured dowry, irrespective of his physical features, profession or nature.
Fri, Feb 03, 2017
Boy bleeds to death in Karnataka: Our indifference is appallingSubscriber Only
February 02, 2017 21:23 IST
It makes one question how warped we are as a people in our thinking, and in terms of treating others with basic respect and dignity.
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Is Donald Trump strategically pushing out non-Americans from the United States?Subscriber Only
February 02, 2017 16:56 IST
If you pull back for a moment from the distracting cacophony engineered by Trump, you'll realize that there is a plan after all. The dots do connect.
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Union Budget 2017-18: Passing mention about women’s schemesSubscriber Only
February 01, 2017 18:24 IST
While Jaitley mentioned the central government will commission railways lines of 3,500 kms this year, and even stressed on tiny details like certain trains would be dedicated for religious tourism -- there was no mention on how safety of women in these railways would be improved or looked into
Wed, Feb 01, 2017
The Padmavati debacle: Hooliganism by fringe elements has become the new normalSubscriber Only
January 31, 2017 17:41 IST
Even if Sanjay Leela Bhansali did take a few dramatic liberties and 'meddled' with history, does it give a band of goons (or anyone else for that matter) the right to assault him?
Tue, Jan 31, 2017
The many gaffes of India’s sports ministerSubscriber Only
January 30, 2017 21:50 IST
To one's mind, for a Sports Minister to choose to play cricket while being blindfolded can only be described as highly insensitive.
Mon, Jan 30, 2017
America is filled with thousands of immigrants, many of whom made America ‘Great’Subscriber Only
January 30, 2017 16:56 IST
From Apple's Steve Jobs and Google's Sundar Pichai to Joseph Pulitzer – America is a land of immigrants
Mon, Jan 30, 2017
From arrests of journalists to future bans on protests: Is Trump’s America all about gagging dissent?Subscriber Only
January 27, 2017 13:17 IST
Last week, reports surfaced stating that Republican legislators were teaming up to propose laws which would make peaceful protests illegal in Washington, Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota and North Dakota.
Fri, Jan 27, 2017
Indian Women’s Press Corps: Free speech, journalism’s most important weapon, must be kept intactSubscriber Only
January 25, 2017 16:29 IST
The moment we allow ourselves to bow to the fear of reprimand by a higher authority or bow to the exterior forces of hooliganism – the very idea of a democracy disintegrates.
Wed, Jan 25, 2017
Donald Trump’s Gag Rule will affect rural women in IndiaSubscriber Only
January 24, 2017 18:57 IST
Trump has reinstated the Global Gag Policy, but its on-ground impact will be damaging across the world. Women, as always, will be the victims.
Wed, Feb 08, 2017
Women’s March in the United States: Is India capable of showing a similar level of solidarity for our women?Subscriber Only
January 24, 2017 10:13 IST
Indians are known to protest. However, seldom has one seen nation-wide, women-led rallies that fight for empowering women.
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
Jallikattu protests: Not new for Tamils to stand united for something they believe inSubscriber Only
January 23, 2017 17:16 IST
In Tamil Nadu, admiration or respect for something – whether it's a centuries-old cultural practice, a cinematic demigod, or a political icon – has always been accompanied by heightened emotions. Be it Jallikattu, the conflict over the Cauvery river, the unbounded reverence for Tamil superstar Rajnikanth
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
Air India, it’s not right for you to ground overweight cabin crew; you have bigger issues at handSubscriber Only
January 20, 2017 16:06 IST
Air India is notorious for throwing out its cabin crew for being overweight
Fri, Jan 20, 2017
Can the American press take on Donald Trump, the most powerful man on earth?Subscriber Only
January 19, 2017 16:04 IST
Donald Trump is waging a war with the American press. He's confrontational, provocative, subversive and downright unapologetic. But on Wednesday, the US Press Corps. responded with a scathing letter, refusing to bend, break or bow.
Thu, Jan 19, 2017
Why Salman Khan getting away again leaves you disillusioned about the systemSubscriber Only
January 18, 2017 20:49 IST
There is this nagging sense of deja vu, but to be honest no one was surprised by Salman Khan’s acquittal in Arms Act case.
Fri, Jan 27, 2017
Can Deepa Jayakumar get Jayalalithaa’s followers to rally around her?Subscriber Only
January 17, 2017 20:37 IST
Since Jayalithaa's passing, Jayakumar’s voice has been drowned out by the news involving Sasikala's transcendence to AIADMK's political throne.
Tue, Jan 17, 2017
Have we become so narrow-minded that we need to tell a 16-year-old whom she should or shouldn’t meet?Subscriber Only
January 17, 2017 15:55 IST
The moment Zaira posted the apology, she had conceded. The thing is, she didn't need to justify, clarify or apologize to anyone.
Wed, Jan 18, 2017
Why is the world’s attention focused on Vladimir PutinSubscriber Only
January 17, 2017 13:05 IST
Never before was Putin's geopolitical ambitions looked at as a serious threat to the world than in the Fall of 2016, when Russia was blamed by the US for intervening in the latter's presidential elections
Tue, Jan 17, 2017
Here is why Facebook launched its Journalism ProjectSubscriber Only
January 14, 2017 13:44 IST
In 2016, a new phrase gained prominence in the lexicon of the internet: Fake News. During the US Presidential race, Facebook came under the spotlight, but not for the right reasons.
Mon, Jan 16, 2017
India needs a gay icon to stand up for the entire LGBT community, here is whySubscriber Only
January 12, 2017 20:45 IST
George Michael and Ellen Degeneres altered the perception of homosexuals in the UK and US. Unfortunately, India is yet to find its own homegrown icon with considerable clout, who can initiate a dialogue towards changing the perception of the LGBT community here.
Thu, Jan 12, 2017
Will India stand to gain from Donald Trump’s Russia policy?Subscriber Only
January 12, 2017 16:36 IST
In Trump's era, the United States is bound to embrace Putin's Russia, while simultaneously severing its ties with China. In an interesting pattern, India enjoys an amicable relationship with Russia and the United States, while having a difficult relationship with China.
Fri, Jan 13, 2017
These tweets show Donald Trump’s contempt for media has not wanedSubscriber Only
January 09, 2017 17:21 IST
Trump, who is known for his wish-washy and flippant stance on several issues has constantly berated the media.
Mon, Jan 09, 2017Journalism of Courage
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