Soundharya T., a 17-year-old who took the test, took her own life on Wednesday.
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Centre Posts Second Advertisement for BHU V-C Post Within Nine Months, Eases Upper Age Limit
The revised advertisement has caused one formed BHU staffer to suspect that the government is looking to fill the vacancy with a 'favourable candidate'.
Poisoned Cultural Discourse in Kerala: The Bishop and ‘Narco Jihad’
A Catholic whose family belongs to the Diocese of Palai responds to the recent 'narcotic jihad' remarks made by the Bishop of Palai.
Review: Jayalalithaa Biopic ‘Thalaivii’ Is As Uncomplicated as Devotion Itself
The movie, spanning 25 years, is a simple drama that has 'good people' and 'bad people'.
Kabul Diary: A Gay Afghan Teacher Tries To Flee the Taliban
A gay Afghan teacher records his perilous effort to board a flight out of Kabul.
As the Taliban Takes Control, Queer Afghans Live In a State of Terror
While life was not easy under the former Afghan government, members of the LGBTQI+ community had relatively more freedom and formal support groups that helped them. That has changed …
As Schools Across India Prepare to Reopen on September 1, Many State Govts Issue SOPs
While certain COVID-safety measures, such as mask wearing and social distancing, are common to the guidelines in all states, certain variations in the SOPs exist from state to state.
On the Passing of Gail Omvedt: An Eternal Force Against Caste and Patriarchy
The American-born Indian scholar, an academician par excellence, prominent sociologist and a tireless human rights activist, passed away on August 25.
Afghan Women Fear for Their Jobs and Daughters’ Futures Under Taliban
Many Afghan women are taking no chances with the new Taliban leaders and are deleting social media accounts, closing businesses and donning burqas.
‘Why I Am Fleeing Afghanistan Despite Taliban Promises’
Shkula Zadran dreams of becoming a university lecturer. She does not trust the Taliban to allow women to continue to work and study.