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13 Times Kerala Set An Inclusive, Progressive Example For India And The World

May 15, 2017, 5:02 am
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First to draft a transgender policy, first justice board for transgenders, first transgender school and café, first to offer free sex reassignment surgeries and so much more.

First things first, Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India according to the 2011 census.

First things first, Kerala has the highest sex ratio in India according to the 2011 census.

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It was the first state to unveil a transgender policy in 2015.

It was the first state to unveil a transgender policy in 2015.

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Later, it also became the first state in the country to have pension plans for transgender persons above 60 in the 2016-17 budget.

Later, it also became the first state in the country to have pension plans for transgender persons above 60 in the 2016-17 budget.

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Just last week, the government announced job reservations for 23 transgender persons in the Kochi metro rail project starting next year.

Just last week, the government announced job reservations for 23 transgender persons in the Kochi metro rail project starting next year.

Twitter: @ChukkuNews

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Here’s What 20 Of Your Favourite Childhood TV Stars Look Like Now

May 16, 2017, 4:08 am
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22 Photos That Teenagers Today Won't Get At All

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The Cruel, Problematic Casting Of Bollywood's On-Screen Moms

May 18, 2017, 6:09 am
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While men play lead roles in their fifties, women start playing moms in their thirties.

Recently, she was asked about the mere nine-year age gap between her and her on-screen son in a Film Companion interview.

Recently, she was asked about the mere nine-year age gap between her and her on-screen son in a Film Companion interview.

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Earlier this week, Twitter user @BollywoodQing posted a thread pointing out the same longstanding sexist trend of having a tiny age gap between on-screen Bollywood moms and their kids.

While filmmakers consider men of all ages bankable leads and love interests, women are quickly relegated to supporting maternal roles pretty soon into their careers. Shah Rukh Khan can play a leading man in his fifties, while the woman across from him remain in their early twenties, and some actresses play moms in their thirties itself.

The underlying (and sexist!) problem is that women are sexualised early and considered too unattractive to be leads as soon as they show signs of normal ageing. Though that's been changing in small pockets, it's still a widely accepted trend.

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14 Brand New Jokes That Prove Ki Biswa Ek Kaafi Mast Aadmi Hai

May 19, 2017, 11:08 am
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On dreams, disappointments, and dick pics.

On parental support.

On parental support.

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On creative dreams.

On creative dreams.

This shopping experience.

This shopping experience.

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On development.

On development.

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Today In WTF: Mick Jagger Watches The IPL

May 21, 2017, 1:32 pm
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And he miiight just be a Mumbai Indians supporter.

This is Mick Jagger, rockstar superstar and why am I even introducing him? He's a legend.

This is Mick Jagger, rockstar superstar and why am I even introducing him? He's a legend.

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Mick is an Englishman. As any self-respecting one, he happens to love the sport of cricket.

Mick is an Englishman. As any self-respecting one, he happens to love the sport of cricket.

Here he is, holding the 2015 ICC World Cup Trophy — a privilege few have, but he's Mick Jagger so he gets a hand on a lot of cool stuff.

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Fun fact: Mick Jagger's company, Jagged Interworks, tied up with Cricinfo back in 1997 for some TV rights to a few tournaments involving England.

Fun fact: Mick Jagger's company, Jagged Interworks, tied up with Cricinfo back in 1997 for some TV rights to a few tournaments involving England.

He used to catch live test matches at The Oval too.

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Today was the final match of the Indian Premier League and the Mumbai Indians won a tough fight against Rising Pune Supergiants to win by one run.

Today was the final match of the Indian Premier League and the Mumbai Indians won a tough fight against Rising Pune Supergiants to win by one run.

Twitter: @mipaltan

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This Adorable Aunty Praying In The Stands Was The Low-Key Star Of The IPL Final

May 21, 2017, 9:21 pm
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And thankfully for her, her prayers worked.

Unless you were living under a rock on Sunday night, you'd know that Mumbai Indians won a tough match against Rising Pune Supergiants by one run.

Unless you were living under a rock on Sunday night, you'd know that Mumbai Indians won a tough match against Rising Pune Supergiants by one run.

Twitter: @mipaltan

However, at some point with Captain Cool Dhoni at the crease, it looked like Pune were about to go home with the title.

However, at some point with Captain Cool Dhoni at the crease, it looked like Pune were about to go home with the title.

Twitter: @IExpressSports

In the final over, when it really could have been Pune's match and there were only seven runs needed off four balls, the camera panned to this adorable, reassuring sight.

In the final over, when it really could have been Pune's match and there were only seven runs needed off four balls, the camera panned to this adorable, reassuring sight.

Twitter: @bhaveshastik

Everyone wanted to know who she was.

Everyone wanted to know who she was.

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The IPL Ending Means One Glorious Thing: "Sooryavansham" Back On Set Max

May 22, 2017, 1:15 am
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The final may have torn us apart, but this legendary cinematic masterpiece is already bringing us back together.

Sooryavansham is an 18-year-old cult classic starring Amitabh Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in a saga about family, ego, pride, happiness, love, and revenge.

Sooryavansham is an 18-year-old cult classic starring Amitabh Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan in a saga about family, ego, pride, happiness, love, and revenge.

Basically, it's a legendary movie that you need to have watched to be able to call yourself a certified Bollywood buff.

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Since its release, the film has found a permanent home on Set Max (now known as Sony Max).

Since its release, the film has found a permanent home on Set Max (now known as Sony Max).

Fun fact: Set Max and Sooryavansham both happened to the world in the same year — 1999.

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I mean, the relationship between the film and the channel is so popular that it has become a meme.

I mean, the relationship between the film and the channel is so popular that it has become a meme.

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😂 Fair questions have been raised:

😂 Fair questions have been raised:

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Turns Out The "Praying Aunty" Who Became A Meme At The IPL Final Is Nita Ambani's Mom

May 22, 2017, 1:33 am
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For everyone wondering which team she was SO FERVENTLY praying for: yep, the one her daughter owns.

By now, you already know of the Praying Aunty at the IPL final.

By now, you already know of the Praying Aunty at the IPL final.

As the nail-biter of a match neared its tense AF conclusion, the cameras panned to her in the audience – a familiar, reassuring sight for every Mumbai Indians fan.

Twitter: @bhaveshastik

As the Mumbai Indians seized their victory, a LOT of fans credited her fervent prayers for it.

As the Mumbai Indians seized their victory, a LOT of fans credited her fervent prayers for it.

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Twitter: @theHasnainRaza

Because prayers and the internet both function swiftly, she was a meme in no time.

Because prayers and the internet both function swiftly, she was a meme in no time.

Facebook: KachchaChittha

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Aishwarya Rai's Biggest Cheerleader At The Cannes Was Actually Abhishek Bachchan

May 22, 2017, 5:46 am
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My crush from 2005 has resurfaced just watching him being #HusbandGoals

Hello, friends. Meet Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai — Bollywood power couple.

Hello, friends. Meet Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai — Bollywood power couple.

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He has fervently kept prying hands off the pride and joy of his life.

He has fervently kept prying hands off the pride and joy of his life.

Twitter: @realpreityzinta

The adorable trifecta of Ash, Abhi and baby has been the shining beacon of hope in my loveless life.

The adorable trifecta of Ash, Abhi and baby has been the shining beacon of hope in my loveless life.

Instagram: @bachchan

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Mr. Modi And Mr. Jaitley, I'm Pretty Sure I Need A Sanitary Napkin More Than Sindoor And Bangles

May 23, 2017, 5:42 am
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Under India’s new GST rules, sindoor, bangles and bindis are tax-free… sanitary napkins are still not. JOY FOR MY WOMANHOOD.

Hey guys! It's a GREAT time to be a woman. People are FINALLY waking up to the fact that we have rights! Equality! Agency! Liberty! Shattering ceilings!

Hey guys! It's a GREAT time to be a woman. People are FINALLY waking up to the fact that we have rights! Equality! Agency! Liberty! Shattering ceilings!

(Of course, we still have to jump ridiculously high over obstacles that don't exist for men buuuut anyway.)

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However, the Indian government is not there yet.

However, the Indian government is not there yet.

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The provisions announced under the Goods and Services Tax on May 18 declared that sindoor, bangles, and bindis are now exempt of taxes.

The provisions announced under the Goods and Services Tax on May 18 declared that sindoor, bangles, and bindis are now exempt of taxes.

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TL;DR — This is how the Indian government sees Indian women.

TL;DR — This is how the Indian government sees Indian women.

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11 Things That Happened When Shah Rukh Khan And Brad Pitt Met

May 25, 2017, 9:34 pm
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The two biggest stars in the world meeting was kiiinda boring.

SO Brad Pitt was in Mumbai to promote his movie, War Machine AND chilled with Shah Rukh Khan (juuuust casual).

SO Brad Pitt was in Mumbai to promote his movie, War Machine AND chilled with Shah Rukh Khan (juuuust casual).

Twitter: @SRKUniverse

They had a chat with film critic Rajeev Masand about Bollywood, Hollywood and the future of global cinema.

They had a chat with film critic Rajeev Masand about Bollywood, Hollywood and the future of global cinema.

Twitter: @SRKUniverse

Brad Pitt admitted that he was terrible at dancing.

Brad Pitt admitted that he was terrible at dancing.

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13 Things That Have Changed Since The BJP Took Over Three Years Ago

May 26, 2017, 12:31 am
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Caste violence, unemployment and crimes against women have worsened. Poverty and GDP have improved.

On this day, three years ago, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India.

On this day, three years ago, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India.

During his tenure so far, he has been equally lauded and criticised for his policies and the impact they have had on the Indian people.

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Around 60% of people are satisfied with the government according to this India Today survey.

Around 60% of people are satisfied with the government according to this India Today survey.

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But the same survey notes that the number of people dissatisfied with the government has increased from 36% to 39%.

But the same survey notes that the number of people dissatisfied with the government has increased from 36% to 39%.

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An Acid Attack Survivor's Story: A Wrong Number And The Right Kind Of Love

May 26, 2017, 5:40 am
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Nine photos from this year’s happiest wedding.

These are Mumbai-based Lalita Bansi and Rahul Kumar. They tied the knot on May 23 this year.

These are Mumbai-based Lalita Bansi and Rahul Kumar. They tied the knot on May 23 this year.

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Kumar and Bansi ended up talking to each other all day, every day because of a wrong number that she dialled. Over time, their love only grew.

Kumar and Bansi ended up talking to each other all day, every day because of a wrong number that she dialled. Over time, their love only grew.

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Bansi survived an acid attack in 2012 when she was supposed to get married to someone else.

Bansi survived an acid attack in 2012 when she was supposed to get married to someone else.

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Over the phone calls, Lalita admitted to Rahul that she was an acid attack survivor.

Over the phone calls, Lalita admitted to Rahul that she was an acid attack survivor.

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Rakhi Sawant On Holiday Is Basically Every Desi Tourist Ever

May 29, 2017, 6:09 am
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She bought a selfie stick and now we have the unbridled joy of watching her use it.

That Rakhi Sawant is a gem on Instagram is already known.

That Rakhi Sawant is a gem on Instagram is already known.

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But she has just upped her Instagame by getting herself a selfie stick before her recent trip to Dubai.

But she has just upped her Instagame by getting herself a selfie stick before her recent trip to Dubai.

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This lady sitting behind her has no idea that she (and the rest of us) are up for an incredible journey — watching Rakhi be the quintessential desi tourist.

This lady sitting behind her has no idea that she (and the rest of us) are up for an incredible journey — watching Rakhi be the quintessential desi tourist.

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She and her selfie stick went around Dubai making new friends...

She and her selfie stick went around Dubai making new friends...

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13 Websites You Should Never, Ever Visit If You Have An Online Shopping Problem

May 30, 2017, 1:16 am
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Say goodbye to your salary.

The Souled Store — for every nerd and pop-culture lover.

The Souled Store — for every nerd and pop-culture lover.

Instagram: @thesouledstore

Librarywala — for those who cannot be bothered to actually visit a library to borrow a good book.

Librarywala — for those who cannot be bothered to actually visit a library to borrow a good book.

Tip: They have monthly, quarterly and yearly plans for you to borrow books.

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Nykaa — for the makeup and skincare products addict.

Nykaa — for the makeup and skincare products addict.

Instagram: @mynykaa

Nature's Basket — for the homebody and gourmet connoisseur in you.

Nature's Basket — for the homebody and gourmet connoisseur in you.

Instagram: @naturesbasket

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Hasan Minhaj Danced To "Saajanji Ghar Aaye" At His Wedding And I Have Wept My Fangirling Heart Out

May 30, 2017, 5:35 am
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Stop it, Hasan. Log kya kahenge?

Hello, friends. I am a mere mortal and this is desi satire king of the moment (and of my heart), Hasan Minhaj.

Hello, friends. I am a mere mortal and this is desi satire king of the moment (and of my heart), Hasan Minhaj.

Instagram: @hasanminhaj

He's been around for the past three years as a The Daily Show correspondent and the voice of my own mind.

He's been around for the past three years as a The Daily Show correspondent and the voice of my own mind.

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Earlier this year, my crush on him intensified when he nailed it as host of a historically ridiculous White House Correspondents Dinner.

Earlier this year, my crush on him intensified when he nailed it as host of a historically ridiculous White House Correspondents Dinner.

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And now, after three viewings of his Netflix special Homecoming King, I am officially a disciple. I am a follower. I am a woman at his feet begging him to demolish me with his insightful observations and nuanced punchlines.

And now, after three viewings of his Netflix special Homecoming King, I am officially a disciple. I am a follower. I am a woman at his feet begging him to demolish me with his insightful observations and nuanced punchlines.

Use that broken Hindi to ruin every ideal I had for men in my head.

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Tamil Nadu CM Has Nothing To Say Even After IIT Student Was Beaten Up For Eating Beef

May 30, 2017, 9:41 pm
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His own state and Kerala’s chief minister have yelled at him to oppose the beef ban, but he hasn’t said a word.

Recently the Central government proposed a ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in the country, which has caused a lot of debate.

Recently the Central government proposed a ban on sale of cattle for slaughter in the country, which has caused a lot of debate.

The new notification was sent from the Union Environment Ministry. It comes under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and effectively bans beef nationwide.

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The strongest opposition to this ban has come from Kerala, where eating beef has been the norm for years.

The strongest opposition to this ban has come from Kerala, where eating beef has been the norm for years.

Twitter: @thenewsminute

On May 29, around 80 students from IIT Madras came together for a "beef fest" to discuss the ban.

On May 29, around 80 students from IIT Madras came together for a "beef fest" to discuss the ban.

R Sooraj, a Ph.D scholar from Kerala along with Abhinav Surya and other students organised the protest. While Tamil Nadu does not allow cow slaughter, there was no restriction on buffalo, ox or bull.

Twitter: @ANI_news

On Tuesday, Sooraj was beaten up for eating beef during the protest.

On Tuesday, Sooraj was beaten up for eating beef during the protest.

Twitter: @ANI_news

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10 Shining Examples Of Kerala Being Unafraid To Stand Up For What's Right

May 30, 2017, 10:13 pm
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There’s a revolution coming and Kerala might be leading it.

When this MP blatantly called Arnab Goswami out.

When this MP blatantly called Arnab Goswami out.

He added, "If you work hard to overcome your deficiencies you may be able to improve your understanding of various topics to some extent. But I am not sure, whether at this age you will be able to develop the basic norms of conduct, culture and civilized behavior. Many of these qualities owe much to the manner in which we were brought up in our childhood."

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When the chief minister wrote to the Prime Minister and other CMs in the country asking them to oppose the restriction on beef.

When the chief minister wrote to the Prime Minister and other CMs in the country asking them to oppose the restriction on beef.

Twitter: @Bis_Sandeep

When the internet's Malayalees collectively made #PoMoneModi trend when the prime minister compared Somalia's infant mortality rate to that of scheduled tribes in Kerala.

When the internet's Malayalees collectively made #PoMoneModi trend when the prime minister compared Somalia's infant mortality rate to that of scheduled tribes in Kerala.

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When Shashi Tharoor appealed to the chief minister to oppose Section 377 that decriminalises homosexuality.

When Shashi Tharoor appealed to the chief minister to oppose Section 377 that decriminalises homosexuality.

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God Bless The Women In His Life Because Virat Kohli Just Said He's A Feminist

June 3, 2017, 12:27 am
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“Everyone should be a feminist.”

Internet's boyfriend, Virat Kohli, has always been very vocal about the love he has for the women in his life.

Internet's boyfriend, Virat Kohli, has always been very vocal about the love he has for the women in his life.

Instagram: @virat.kohli

And he has also apologised for men being assholes.

And he has also apologised for men being assholes.

Instagram: @virat.kohli

Today, in an interview with Mint Lounge, Kohli went a step further by accepting that we all need to be feminists.

Today, in an interview with Mint Lounge, Kohli went a step further by accepting that we all need to be feminists.

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