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Human Rights

UN Security Council meets to discuss Impact of War on People with Disabilities

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities came into force in May 2008, and has so far been signed by 130 countries. It enshr...

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Human Rights

Can Grassroots Leaders bring the Change We Want?

It has become increasingly clear to every citizen that our elected officials are very good at rhetoric, at poin...

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Kaleidoscope

Many Shades of Feminism

In Meg Wolitzer’s novel, The Female Persua...

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Business and Politics

Why being an Intellectual has become risky in Modi's India

It is difficult to draw the line between an 'ordinary' citizen questioning the fate of his tax money in a tea s...

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Alternative Entertainment

‘Rebel Women: The Great Art Fightback’ - A Story not told Enough

In April 1971, the police closed down London's first overtly one-woman feminist art show after just one day, on the grounds of indecency. At...

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Festivals

The 12th Tasveer South Asian Film Festival focuses on Nepal this Year

Tasveer is a non-profit film & art organization. Its mission is to inspire social change through thought-provoking South Asian films, art, and storytelling. Read More

Health

Redeeming A Vow To 120 Million Women And Girls

Raising a family is a balancing act. Last week, the world celebrated “World Population Day” by not rejoicing the spur of populous sperms scrawling to the brim o...

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Bollywood

Hema Malini Just Dropped A Truth Bomb About Sexism In Bollywood

How sexist is Bollywood? Now that's pretty much a rhetorical question. So when actress Hema Malini addressed the issue in an interview with Mumbai Mirror, it really didn't ...

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Hollywood

Russell Simmons Invites New Yorkers Of All Backgrounds To Stand In Solidarity With American Muslims

New Yorkers of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds are being asked to gather on Sunday, February 19th, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm in New York’s Times Square, (at the corner ...

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Human Rights

Children And Families Should Never Be In Immigration Detention – UN Experts

Governments should stop placing children and families in immigration detention, a group of UN human rights experts* has said in a call to mark International Migrants’...

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