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Anna Hazare’s narrow focus
In the cacophony of noisy support for Anna Hazare’s campaign, a Shehla Masood’s killing has gone virtually...
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Turning boys into girls
Is it not possible for us to conceive of a world where difference is not the exception but also the norm.
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VS Naipaul, Dominic Strauss-Kahn and misogyny in general
Whether it is in India or Pakistan, there are terrible incidents of violence against women every day and every hour.
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A different scenario
Pakistan itself is compromised: Deeply indebted to America, how can it speak out against it?
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Following in Gandhi’s footsteps
Anna Hazare is demanding an end to corruption and his words have resonated with Indians across the board.
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The real final of the World Cup
There may be many such encounters at Mohali but even if there aren’t, what’s important is the match will be played.
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One step forward, two steps back
Perhaps by the time the next International Women’s Day comes around, this will no longer be such a distant dream.
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Bringing India’s transgenders into the mainstream
Developments in the law in India are set to change discriminatory conditions.
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Connecting the dots: Pune to Delhi to Karachi
The politicians could learn a thing or two from ordinary citizens.
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Reading and reciting in Jaipur
Among the major attractions at the Jaipur Literature festival every year are the large number of Pakistani authors.