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Men who are silly and talk against feminism have been causing a lot of pain: Shruthi Sharanyam

From body politics to gender sensitivity, director Shruti Sharanyam beautifully put forth stories of six women from different segments of society effortlessly.

Dismantling caste is not easy

Ashwini KP, former Assistant Professor from St. Joseph’s, Bangalore, has been appointed as the sixth Special Rapporteur at the UN Human Rights Council. It becomes a benchmark as Ashwini becomes the first Asian and Indian from the Dalit community to become an independent expert on racism and other intolerance. Her journey, given the community and […]

Malayalam cinema always reflected Savarna values and culture: KM Kamal, Pada director

Pada, directed by KM Kamal, had made one of the strongest political statements. Its ripples take us back to the hostage drama led by Ayyankali Pada in 1996. Pada talks about Adivasi land rights that have been challenged time and again. A former journalist and director, Kamal speaks to Abhimukham and discusses his thoughts about its politics and relevance

"I am concerned about my studies; I really wish to go back soon"

On 20th February, the advent of the day started as a complete disaster with war breaking on the borders of Ukraine. For Amal and other hundreds of Malayali medical students, walking across the cold and bloodshed was a dreadful and unforgettable experience.

sex education often confused with sex: Swati Jagdish, Sex educator

Sex educator, first internationally certified lactation counsellor in India, Certified Behavioral Profile (CBP) analyst, and an Instagram influencer, Swati Jagdish, also known as Mayas’ Amma (@mayas_amma), has carved a niche through her classes on sex education, menstrual hygiene, postpartum depression and the like. Her engaging Instagram posts and YouTube channels have helped many expecting parents get a clear perspective on parenthood. She talks to us about what really constitutes sex education, why we can and should discuss it freely with children and bridging the urban-rural gap.

Caste isn't written in our destiny or birth: Kavita Bundelkhandi

Kavita Bundelkhandi, the name behind the women’s only media organization Khabar Lahariya, has been in the field of Journalism from the year 2002. She started working with a small newsletter called Mahila Dakiya and eventually co-founded Khabar Lahariya with seven women with the support of an NGO called Nirantar.

Modi Government has a deal with corporates: say protesters

Winter in Delhi is bone-chilling. And it has been 22 days since thousands of farmers are protesting on the borders – braving all the odds. They want the “anti-farmer” bills repealed, and are resolute and unremitted. Nothing seems to stop them.

Chinie Jane Ching: Meet the Filipino mother feeding 18 babies

A Filipino expatriate in the UAE, Chinie Jane Ching always aspired to make a difference in the society from her younger days. A mother of a five-month-old baby, COVID-19 has provided her with a unique opportunity.

Jushna Shahin: The Kannur girl whose dream of meeting Messi took her to Camp Nou

A die-hard Lionel Messi fan, it is her dream to meet and interview him. While others perceived it as a silly childhood dream, Jushna never let the fire in her get doused. She ignited it passionately by extensively reading about Messi and even learned Spanish.

Jammu and Kashmir: The only way forward to peace is a democratic way

It has been a year since the abrogation of Article 370 and the bifurcation of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. How have lives in Jammu and Kashmir changed?

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