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Where daughters stand

Where daughters stand

Spending time with a UP family, this reporter discovered feudal ideas about girls’ education, perceived burden and marriage as an…

August 30, 2019

Politicians can learn a lot from college debates

Universities are places where ideas and diversity thrive. Where any ideology is taken on board and discussed  “One of the…

August 16, 2019

When prisoners sing the blues away

Trained and talented inmates will showcase their musical skills this Independence Day. Tihar Idol, a reality show, is also ready…

August 9, 2019

Another bill rushed through

Trans activist Rachna Mudraboyina points out various issues with the Transgender Bill that has been passed by the Lok Sabha…

August 9, 2019

The rain in the main is going down the drain

Rainwater harvesting is the only hope for Delhi to avert the major crisis predicted by NITI Aayog – and for…

August 2, 2019

Diluting a memory

Nehru Memorial Museum is likely to be overshadowed by the new structure dedicated to all the Prime Ministers. Already, the…

July 26, 2019

Underpaid but running the show

ANGANWADI WORKERS ARE NOT PAID ENOUGH FOR THE WORK THEY PUT IN. THE FAMILIES THEY HELP NEED THEM EVERYDAY Anganwadis…

July 26, 2019

My date with Sheila Dikshit

She was at the helm for all my growing up years, making the city a better place for future generations…

July 26, 2019

Veils emerging from the shadows of men

Very few women from Chandni Chowk can be seen in public spaces, unaccompanied by men. But some of them have…

July 19, 2019