May 24, 2026

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Alia Bhatt says Indian cinema still caters more to men despite success of women-led films globally: ‘Why focus on only one gender?’ | Hindi Movie News

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While women-led films in Hollywood continue to dominate the global box office, Alia Bhatt feels Indian cinema still largely focuses on catering to male viewers.The actress, who is currently attending the Cannes Film Festival, recently spoke about the need for more gender-neutral storytelling in Indian films. According to her, cinema should focus on stories rather…

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Rajasthan high court tears into transgender bill: ‘Gender identity a right’ | Jodhpur News

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JODHPUR: Calling the state’s existing reservation policy for transgenders “mere facade and an eyewash”, Rajasthan HC on Monday directed the govt to grant an additional 3% weightage in marks to transgender candidates applying for jobs and admissions to educational institutes. HC also made scathing remarks on the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026,…

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu on gender bias; ‘Stop adjusting’, says ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ actor; shares bold vision for women | Telugu Movie News

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu powerfully articulated the uphill battle women face in cinema, stating they must “fight for everything twice as hard.” She highlighted women’s tendency to adjust, sacrifice, and apologize excessively. Prabhu envisions a future where female-led stories are simply “stories,” and women on screen are complex individuals, not just plot devices. Samantha Ruth Prabhu…

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India slides down in 2026 Gender Equality in Chess Index rankings: How can it be improved? | Chess News

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Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, Divya Deshmukh, and Harika Dronavalli (from left to right) (Photo by Maria Emelianova/Chess.com) NEW DELHI: Last Sunday was International Women’s Day. Unless you’ve been on a total digital detox, your feed was likely buried under a mountain of Instagram stories and WhatsApp statuses celebrating the day. You probably liked a few,…

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Government lacks intent to achieve gender parity in courts: Ex-CJI | India News

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NEW DELHI: In a startling disclosure on International Women’s Day, former CJI NV Ramana on Sunday said the govt either lacked intent or determination towards achieving gender parity in constitutional courts, even though there was a healthy 40% representation by women among trial court judges.Speaking at a question-answer session during the first national conference of…

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Saif Ali Khan opens up on pay parity: ‘It’s not like just because you are a certain gender you deserve’ | Hindi Movie News

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Pay parity is often something discussed by many celebrities. Many female actors have often spoken about not getting the kind of pay as their male counterparts. In a recent interview, Saif Ali Khan and Kunal Kemmu also shared their insights on it. The two actors believed that while they definitely do advocate for pay parity,…

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Shreya Ghoshal talks about gender inequality in the music industry; Says Asha Bhosle and Lata Mangeshkar’s time was different |

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In a heartfelt statement, acclaimed vocalist Shreya Ghoshal voiced her worries regarding the marginalization of women in India’s contemporary music landscape, pointing out a significant disparity on the charts. She reminisced about the era of iconic figures such as Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, juxtaposing it with the thriving prominence of female superstars like Taylor…

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University Of Toronto: ‘No white men allowed’: Row over Toronto University only hiring professors on basis of ‘gender identity’

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A hiring process at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) has stirred a row after critics claimed that the job advert bars “white men” from applying. The Department of Biological Sciences is hiring a professor in Computational Biology and Data Science. The job includes a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.The job posting states that “selection…

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