Queer Norms of Beauty: Lessons for the Cis People
It was a moment of shame and deep embarrassment for Gouri Bhadra, a 27-year-old transgender woman, who was forced to explain to the authorities…
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Dalits’ Struggle To Enter Temples Exposes Deep-Rooted Caste Conflicts In Tamil Nadu
The caste strife in Tamil Nadu’s Alampallam village echoes a larger clash over temple entry, exposing the shortcomings of the Dravidian parties in addressing…
Read MoreHow Delimitation Exercise Is A Great Distribution Challenge In India
Now that the time for reconsidering the freeze on delimitation exercise is coming closer, southern states have already started crying foul against the possibility,…
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Chequered past of PFI: Formed to confront CPI-M, now in crosshairs of right wing
Speculation is rife that the central government is preparing the ground to ban the Popular Front of India (PFI) since the raids on the…
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What’s widening the Muslim-Christian wedge in Kerala
The 10th Ananthapuri Hindu Maha Sammelan held in April this year saw an unusual participant. The Christian Association and Alliance for Social Action (CASA)…
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Mother, Shall I Put You to Sleep?
Maariyamma is likely to be killed by her children because they cannot afford her. They will give her a loving oil bath. Several glasses…
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