Feminist

Viral matrimonial ad for opinionated feminist with short hair, piercings: Know the truth behind it

The humourous viral ad states that a woman over 30 years of age and educated, who worked in the “social sector, against capitalism” is seeking a “handsome, well-built” groom strictly between 25 to 28 years of age.

Jun 28, 2021, 17:30 PM IST

Savitribai Phule death anniversary: Social reformer who became India's first female teacher

Savitribai faced a lot of resistance from the orthodox section of society for her revolutionary work. It is said she carried an extra saree while travelling to school because conservatives would hurl stones, cow dung and verbal abuses at her to create hurdles in her path. 

Mar 10, 2021, 16:17 PM IST

Neha Dhupia trolled, accused of being a 'fake feminist'

Neha's stand, however, has not gone down well with netizens, with many users calling her a "fake feminist".

Mar 13, 2020, 17:15 PM IST

I have married a feminist: Priyanka Chopra

"I married a feminist. He's not afraid to use the word and I love that," Chopra told the Sunday Times.

Jun 03, 2019, 17:42 PM IST

Digital space has no where to go but up: Vir Das

Actor-comedian Vir Das says the digital space is a boon and has no where but to go up.

Jan 12, 2019, 14:22 PM IST

'Sivaranjani...' a tribute to 'women fighting patriarchy'

The winner of the Oxfam Best Film on Gender Equality Award 2018 will be announced on November 1.

Oct 24, 2018, 15:14 PM IST

I do consider myself a feminist: Amyra Dastur

Gender, clearly, doesn't matter to her. 

Jul 27, 2018, 15:55 PM IST

I'm not a feminist, I believe in equality, says Kareena Kapoor Khan

Veere Di Wedding is a female buddy film about four girls living in an urban setting and their struggles in life.

 

May 23, 2018, 13:48 PM IST

'Badrinath Ki Dulhania': Alia Bhatt’s character in film is feminist

‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ is the second film in the ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ franchise.

Mar 08, 2017, 09:57 AM IST

Anyone who denies being a feminist is an idiot: Twinkle Khanna

Bollywood actress Twinkle Khanna says she is a proud feminist and believes anyone who shies away from the term is an "idiot".

Nov 16, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

On his birthday, Barack Obama declares himself a 'feminist'

In a birthday editorial on Thursday, US President Barack Obama described himself as a feminist and urged renewed effort to break down gender stereotypes.

Aug 04, 2016, 21:52 PM IST

Facebook blocks pic of plus-size model Tess Holliday, apologises later

The image of Tess Holliday, an American plus-size model, meant to promote body positivity at an event was rejected by Facebook stating that “it depicts a body or body parts in an undesirable manner”.

May 24, 2016, 14:36 PM IST