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Supreme Court Sets 2005 Cut-Off On Women Right To Ancestral Property

The court said the father would have had to be alive on September 9, 2005, if the daughter were to become a co-sharer with her male siblings. In a ruling that will restrict...

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Trending

Can Social Entrepreneurs Drive Inclusive Growth In India?

Over 60% of the Indian population still live on less than $2 a day. In the World Economic Forum’s Inclusive Growth and Development Report 2015, India is placed second...

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Retroscope

Meena Kumari - A Legend

Meena Kumari’s rags to riches saga has a poignant edge to it. Dubbedthe greatest tragedienne of the Indian screen, her doomed personal life flashing with deep tragedy...

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Gender

That Which Is Rarely Discussed: The Patriarchy With In The Naxalbari Movement

The Naxalite uprising has been since its inception a war waged against the class enemies. Charu Majumder, the frontrunner of the Naxalbari movement declared his “anni...

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Gender

Could Paternity Leave Help Tackle Gender Violence?

What’s paternity leave got to do with violence against women and the sexual exploitation of girls? More than you’d think it turns out. Fathers who are involved ...

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Festivals

Tokyo International Film Festival 2015, Terminal And Three Love Stories

The Tokyo International Film Festival has more in common with its mega-corporate Coca-Cola sponsor than it might like to think, as both are in the business of churning out ...

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Gender

Child Marriage: A Devastating Effect Of The Refugee Crisis

The global refugee crisis triggered by the Syrian war and other conflicts poses a major challenge for governments around the world. Behind the scenes, though, it is exacerb...

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Gender

Gender Inequality Still Plagues Women Despite Decades Of Advances

Even in 2015, women continue to face challenges in the workforce — from affordable child care to equal pay — despite decades of advancements. That needs to chan...

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Festivals

Singapore's first Fail Film Festival Puts The Spotlight On Bad Movies

Tawdry visual effects, a logic-defying plot, cheesy performances, flubbed lines and dialogue littered with eye-rolling gems – these are the perfect ingredients for &l...

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Bollywood

Not A Feminist, But Strongly Voice For Gender Equality: Parineeti Chopra

Actress Parineeti Chopra, the brand ambassador for Haryana’s ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padao’ campaign, says she is not a “feminist” but strongly voic...

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