Mindset ProblemWomen’s Entry In the NDA Might Change Curriculum, Infrastructure The Supreme Court’s decision to allow women in the military academy has sparked debate about inclusivity in the military. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Ancient WisdomA 1,000‑Year‑Old Fossil is Challenging Sex and Gender Binaries in History The findings challenge beliefs about gender roles in ancient societies, highlighting possibility of the respect given to non-binary persons. By Saumya Kalia
Burning EvidenceForced Cremation of Dalit Rape Victim in Delhi Highlights Pattern of State’s Complicity in Caste‑Based Crimes “The family was intimidated by the police... the police repeatedly questioned and harassed them,” a resident said in a report. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
How To: Deal With SkepticsSelf‑Centred, Older Males Are More Likely to Defy Covid19 Restrictions, Research Suggests Public health messages that appeal to people's self-interests may be more effective than appealing to social obligations, researchers say. By Saumya Kalia
Painful CycleSevere Menstrual Cramps Linked to Air‑Pollution Exposure: Study The results highlight the "need for actions by governmental agencies and citizens to reduce air pollution, in order to improve human health," researchers said. By Saumya Kalia
Mapping PatriarchySociety Calls Norm‑Defying Women ‘Deviant.’ Why Has this Myth Continued? From the societal moral policing to modern 'Red Pill' culture, very little has changed for women who dare to 'rebel' since the 18th century. By Twisha Singh
No JusticeUS Court Overturns Bill Cosby’s Landmark #MeToo Conviction Over a ‘Procedural Issue’ An accuser whose allegations helped put the comedian behind bars said the decision "may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault." By Aditi Murti
Past PresentIndia’s Healthcare System Is Still Failing Queer‑Trans People. A Public Health Movement Can Change That. The HIV/AIDS anti-discrimination movement in the ‘90s showed us that public health movements can advance people's rights movements. By Sayantan Datta
Anti-Misogyny LessonKerala To Remove Sexist Language From Textbooks After Domestic Abuse Reports “Steps will be taken to turn our schools and colleges into spaces that embrace the idea of gender equality and equal rights," the chief minister said. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Weighted DecisionNew Zealand Picks First Trans Athlete for Olympics, Sparking Debate About Inclusivity Laurel Hubbard will compete in the women’s super heavyweight category -- a decision set to trigger debate over inclusion and fairness in sport. By Saumya Kalia
Gender GapVaccinate Pregnant Women, New Mothers To Address Rising Covid19 Cases: ICMR India has not yet begun vaccination of pregnant women due to a lack of clinical trial data. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Setting The Right Precedent“Eradicate Social Discrimination” Against LGBTQIA+ Individuals, Madras HC Says, Issues Guidelines The queer community "cannot be left in a vulnerable atmosphere where there is no guarantee for their protection and safety." By Devrupa Rakshit
Cascading EffectWomen’s Representation in Art, Music Reduced Under Lockdown Due to Digital Divide: UNESCO "In recent years, the digital environment has become the new frontier in the fight for gender equality and artistic freedom." By Devrupa Rakshit
Stereotyping SurvivorsSexual Assault Survivor Did Not Behave “Like a Victim,” Goa Court Says in Tarun Tejpal Case The former Tehelka editor should get the "benefit of doubt" because of new facts, the court said. By Saumya Kalia
Where Is The Data?Women’s Heart Health Is Ignored Because of Gender Bias, Needs More Research: Lancet Report "Cardiovascular disease in women remains understudied, under-recognized, underdiagnosed, and undertreated." By Devrupa Rakshit
A Case For InclusionIndia’s Midwives Are Central to Women’s Healthcare. But the State, Societal Bias Trivialize Their Worth “It is time our top-down and condescending approach towards dais is changed.” By Arman Khan
A Common ExperienceAt Least 1 in 10 Women Globally Have Miscarried a Pregnancy, Research Shows Recognizing the trauma and pervasiveness of miscarriage can help women get "the physical and mental health care they need.” By Devrupa Rakshit
Intersectional JusticeSC Issues Guidelines for Courts to Consider Influence of Caste, Disability in Sexual Abuse Cases The court's ruling was in response to a case where a blind woman from an oppressed caste was sexually assaulted. By Devrupa Rakshit