Topic: sexuality
IB checks Delhi HC judge candidate’s Facebook profile for proof of sexual orientation
The Intelligence Bureau report, sent to SC collegium, says lawyer is gay and lives with his partner, who is a foreign national and could pose a security risk.
Some sects of Hinduism encourage sex during your periods
Menstrual blood is, in fact, considered pure and sacred, and plays a very important role in certain Tantric rituals.
The modern Indian woman deserves better advertisements
Advertising has typically endorsed the idea of the 'ideal woman', but that's slowly changing as women reclaim their sexuality and agency in society today.
Waiting for ‘bolder than before’ Karan Johar to shed his sexless personality
Between being BFF on Calling Karan and gossiping on Koffee with Karan, Karan Johar can only play it safe.
Time for dirty comedy in Pakistan is now, says first drag queen comedian
Drag queen Muhammad Moiz’s characters Phudina and Shumaila call out the cultural hypocrisy of Pakistan
I only wish homosexuals across India would be able to come out: Vikram Seth
Author hails SC judgment on the right to privacy, especially the part that says sexual orientation is an essential attribute of privacy.
How France-Turkey’s probable but unlikely conflict has been shaped by Erdogan’s politics
In episode 604 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains the recent France-Turkey conflict and the deeper implications of this row.
Banks have not a signed a single agreement for RBI’s debt recast scheme for high value loans
Tepid response to the debt recast scheme is being seen because there is lack of awareness and reluctance by banks, say bankers.
Defence
Army develops WhatsApp-like app for personnel to dodge risk of communication leaks
The Secure Application for Internet supports secure voice, text and video-calling services for Android platforms over the internet. It is end-to-end encrypted.
Trump or Biden? Doesn’t matter to India-US ties as they’re in a full, strategic embrace
Pompeo & Esper’s visit to India for the 2+2 talks is proof that old hypocrisies are history, and supreme national interest has again driven a strategic choice.