Feminist

The 'female' brain: why damaging myths about women and science keep coming back in new forms

Strong evidence shows that females often outperform males in many spheres of science, disproving the myth that they lack the cognitive capacity.

To be a feminist atheist in India: Hate-filled and violent responses make even the act of offering solidarity fraught

Many Feminist Atheist Women navigate life and work by keeping our opinions on religion largely to ourselves unless we have the assurance of a safe space.

Pavail Gulati on humanising an entitled everyman in Thappad, and taking life one audition at a time

Pavail Gulati, the male lead in Anubhav Sinha's Thappad, reveals how he played the part despite disagreeing with his character most of the time, and making a career out of playing small roles.

Media's use of imagery in reporting gender-based violence needs to change — and a feminist database has alternatives

Artists who responded to FII's open call for submissions have created imagery that encompasses a number of themes, including representation, empowerment, and solidarity. The emphasis is on images that show women as strong and resilient beings as opposed to stock photos that portray them as hapless victims.

Gwyneth Paltrow describes Shallow Hal as 'disaster': Five times when stars admitted to their films' questionable stance

Gwyneth Paltrow or Saif Ali Khan are not the only celebs who have candidly questioned the messaging of their films or characters.

UN chief Antonio Guterres calls gender inequality 'unacceptable, stupid'; says patriarchy also harms men and boys

For the UN chief, gender inequality and discrimination against women and girls remains an overwhelming injustice across the globe.

There’s something about Asma Khan: The woman behind the popular Darjeeling Express in London

Asma Khan on changing perceptions of Indian food, being called a feminist, featuring on Netflix’s Chef’s Table.

Tushar Hiranandani on Bhumi, Taapsee and ageism, Saand Ki Aankh’s Shashi Kapoor connect, misogyny and why he won't do another Masti

Tushar Hiranandani defends his directorial debut Saand Ki Aankh, against allegations of ageism, and his past filmography that includes the Masti franchise.

Poet, educator, activist Kamini Roy’s 155th birth anniversary commemorated with Google doodle

Kamini Roy was a trailblazer who did not accept any limitations

On what it takes to puncture a manel and overcome internalised conditioning in a patriarchy

As a journalist, a writer, a poet or as someone invested in gender issues, if I am invited to speak publicly, there is often a pattern to the sequence of events that unfold. There are aspects of internalised conditioning that I have to work against to publicly be as full and true a version of myself as I want to be.