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Rituparna Patgiri
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The writer teaches Sociology in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Guwahati
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How menstruation serves as a lens to interpret social relations and powerSubscriber Only
April 09, 2026 19:05 IST
Menstruation as a bodily function has often been used to control women’s bodies, with debates around women’s entry into the Sabarimala temple and menstrual leave offering cases in point. What has been the role of legal institutions in negotiating the tension between biology and rights?
Fri, Apr 10, 2026
How sex and gender distinction has evolved over time Subscriber Only
March 26, 2026 19:17 IST
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, has brought the issue of gender identity into focus. In this context, let’s understand how debates about sex and gender have been central to feminist theorisation, and examine the evolution of legal framework on gender identity in India.
Mon, Mar 30, 2026
International Women’s Day: Why housework demands redistribution, not just recognitionSubscriber Only
March 06, 2026 19:28 IST
In a recent case, the Delhi High Court’s observation that the assumption that a non-earning spouse is “idle” reflects a misunderstanding of domestic contribution offers a beacon of hope. This international women’s day (March 8), let’s understand why merely acknowledging the value of housework is not enough.
Mon, Mar 09, 2026
From ‘momo’ to ‘massage parlour’: How food and occupation become slurs against Northeast IndiansSubscriber Only
February 26, 2026 14:03 IST
Racism is not only about mindset, but it is also about economic and material realities
Thu, Feb 26, 2026
Who’s my neighbour | From Guwahati to Patiala, I preferred not to know my neighbours. For women, familiarity brings surveillanceSubscriber Only
February 11, 2026 12:08 IST
Neighbourhood relations, for me, are determined by avoidance and not getting to know each other better
Wed, Feb 11, 2026
Can stronger awareness drives on the benefits of quitting tobacco help?Subscriber Only
February 04, 2026 19:00 IST
Tobacco consumption is not only associated with non-communicable diseases and deaths, but also a burden on household expenditure, nutritional security, and poverty. What are the key measures the government has introduced to reduce tobacco consumption? Check infographics for key takeaways.
Thu, Feb 05, 2026
To eradicate dowry, why changes have to be social and generational, not just legal Subscriber Only
January 14, 2026 19:06 IST
The practice of dowry has transformed from a voluntary gift to a coercive demand, often putting a financial burden on the bride’s family. But the key questions remain: Despite stringent laws, why does the practice persist, what legitimises it socially, and how can this be uprooted? See infographics for key insights.
Fri, Jan 16, 2026
The killing of Anjel Chakma: Are we not Indians, too?Subscriber Only
January 08, 2026 12:18 IST
Racism against people from the Northeast is rooted in ideas of us being different, assessed through how we do not fit the imagination of what an Indian looks like
Thu, Jan 08, 2026
Tezpur University shutdown: Why the VC controversy signals a larger breakdown in public universitiesSubscriber Only
December 04, 2025 16:42 IST
Private universities will always remain out of bounds for the general public because of their high fees
Thu, Dec 04, 2025
Why PM POSHAN is more than just a nutritional interventionSubscriber Only
November 27, 2025 19:19 IST
In addition to being a nutritional intervention, the PM POSHAN scheme plays a crucial role in promoting educational access, social equity, and overall child development. How can nutrition awareness among schoolchildren further support these objectives, and how can it be effectively operationalised across India? Check out infographics for quick key insights.
Sat, Nov 29, 2025
In defence of social sciences: Why we must engage with public to reclaim our relevanceSubscriber Only
September 30, 2025 12:46 IST
While developing academic scholarship through books and journal articles is important, one must acknowledge that this knowledge is exclusive
Tue, Sep 30, 2025
Four-year undergraduate course in Delhi University has many challenges: Lack of faculty members is just one of themSubscriber Only
July 25, 2025 11:29 IST
While the number of credits and classes are reduced for a particular course, the syllabus remains vast. The nature of the timetable also doesn’t allow us to schedule extra classes
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
Vijay Nagar assault: People from Northeast continue to bear the brunt of ‘culinary differences’Subscriber Only
June 02, 2025 13:10 IST
Northeastern foods — rarely considered “Indian” — are categorised as “tribal” or “ethnic” and are ignored in public functions, social ceremonies, and ritualistic celebrations
Mon, Jun 02, 2025
Ali Khan Mahmudabad’s arrest: At private universities, the promise of academic freedom beliedSubscriber Only
May 19, 2025 16:48 IST
University social media handles are happy to share and glorify faculty members' achievements and profiles to attract students. But if their academic engagement invites the government’s wrath, they prefer silence or distancing
Mon, May 19, 2025
The menace of food adulteration — and how to tackle itSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 07:13 IST
The state must deal with the challenge, not put onus on citizens
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
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