Addressing the gender bias in the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes is not just a matter of fairness; it is about recognising and fostering talent regardless of gender.
From a young age, children are taught that specific behaviours are linked to their gender. Boys are instructed to act tough, cold, strong, and responsible, while girls are encouraged to be gentle, sweet, and attractive.
When faded celebrities went on the show, they would do outrageous things to entertain the audience and win. Now influencers can do nothing and still win thanks to their legion of fans.
The praise heaped on the Amazon Prime show for showing an Ambedkarite-Buddhist wedding is offset by the critique of showing the only visibly Muslim wedding as a polygamous one.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
here is no need to drag Brahmanism into this argument. While colonialism and Western ideology might be factors, associated with the tradition of wearing a dhotis. Not every problem in this country should lead to Brahmin-bashing.
here is no need to drag Brahmanism into this argument. While colonialism and Western ideology might be factors, associated with the tradition of wearing a dhotis. Not every problem in this country should lead to Brahmin-bashing.