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Friday, February 20, 2026
TopicFemininity

Topic: femininity

Be soft, smile more, never text first—‘feminine energy’ is men’s new obsession

Uncertified dating gurus are teaching women to be suggestive, mysterious, and never loud. For some of us, this level of performance is simply unachievable. We might as well give up and become Brahma Kumaris.

Mohanlal embraces his feminine side—in a jewellery ad that redefines masculinity

The Vinsmera Jewels ad with Mohanlal breaks from familiar tropes—no ideal daughter, blushing bride, proud father, or feminist monologues.

Is reading news destroying your femininity? Instagram reels say so

There’s a whole set of rituals to realign you with your feminine essence. Sit and silently stare at yourself in front of the mirror. Learn to stand, eat, and drink water elegantly.

Delhi book event asks to revisit ancient texts—goddesses have been sanitised by modern ideals

The authors of the book, ‘Birthing the Goddess: The Feminine and the Idea of Birth’, discussed the veneration of goddesses in their divine forms versus the often lower regard for women in their human forms.

For the sake of girls, ICSE needs to update syllabus. Women are not in Premchand era

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Short hair to sweatshirt and Velcro sandals – why I won’t perform femininity for people

The real hurdle is that women everywhere have to make themselves 'palatable' – soft but assertive, ambitious but grounded, independent but homely, sexy but not a 'slut'.

Being a woman is expensive, uncomfortable business. Indra Nooyi can’t fix it with Dorito chips

Women have been taught to eat slowly, softly, in smaller bites - a construct of femininity designed to aid the creation of a fragile, waifish woman.

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‘Good old days of bonhomie’ between New Delhi and Dhaka won’t be easy

India and Bangladesh should remain alert and remember that Turkey’s increasing role in Dhaka’s defence capabilities goes against India’s security and strategic interests.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.