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Gloria Steinem, face of US feminism, once lived in Delhi Miranda House hostel: How India was where the icon began to understand feminism- Gloria Steinem’s final memoir looks back on feminism, India and a life of change
- Quote of the Day by Gloria Steinem: "We've begun to raise daughters more like sons... but few have the courage to raise..." Her thought-provoking message about why raising boys to embrace empathy, sensitivity and equality matters
- Gloria Steinem, the icon of American feminism, was one of the most prominent critics of American Psycho and even reportedly convinced Leonardo DiCaprio to leave the film. Later, her stepson Christian Bale played the title characterGloria Steinem, the celebrated feminist figure, passed away on September 2, 2026, at the age of ninety-two. Notably, she challenged the vio...03 Sep, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Simone de Beauvoir: 'An authentic marriage is that which is made by two free beings who are equal' - A lesson on what makes love and marriage truly meaningful by French philosopherSimone de Beauvoir’s quote about marriage highlights the importance of freedom and equality between two partners. Taken from her landmark b...17 Aug, 2026, 03.13 AM IST
- Taslima Nasreen backs UCC, says women would not get equal rights if religious laws existExiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday reiterated her stance on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UC...04 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
- Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah & other eminent persons urge CJP protesters to end hunger strikeEminent citizens urged protesters on hunger strike to end their fast. They expressed deep concern over the protesters' worsening health con...14 Jul, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
- Who is Sheema Kermani, the ‘Pasoori’ fame Bharatanatyam dancer recently detained by Pakistan for protesting in Karachi?Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kermani was briefly detained by police in Karachi while seeking a permit for an upcoming Aurat March e...13 May, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Who is Sheema Kirmani? Famous Pakistani Bharatanatyam dancer, also seen in Ali Sethi's 'Pasoori,' detained by Sindh PoliceSheema Kirmani News: Renowned Pakistani dancer and activist Sheema Kirmani was among seven Aurat March activists briefly detained by Sindh ...10 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
- Lena Dunham rallies for trans rights just outside US Capitol, targets President Donald TrumpGirls creator Lena Dunham made a rare appearance after months to extend support to a rally for trans rights. The event was held outside the...02 Apr, 2025, 01.03 AM IST
- Feminist clarity begins at homeGloria Steinem's interaction with Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay in the 1970s illustrates how India's women's movements influenced Gandhi. The ar...29 Dec, 2024, 11.42 PM IST
- UNGA President honours India's Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in DiplomacyOn the International Day for Women in Diplomacy, UNGA President Dennis Francis honored Hansa Mehta, an Indian feminist leader and diplomat,...25 Jun, 2024, 08.47 AM IST
- 'Harry Potter' author JK Rowling says she regrets not being vocal about her views on transgender people soonerRowling, 58, has been embroiled in controversy and incurred the wrath of activists and "Harry Potter" film stars in recent years over her s...30 May, 2024, 08.26 AM IST
- Meredith Tax, writer of 2nd-wave feminism and prominent activist, dies at 80The life of Tax, born into an upwardly mobile Jewish family in Milwaukee, was often a story of self-discovery.27 Sep, 2022, 01.06 PM IST
- JK Rowling lands in trouble, again, after 3 three authors quit 'Harry Potter' writer's literary agency over trans rightsThe agency was "disappointed" now that the four authors had left.24 Jun, 2020, 07.05 PM IST
- Good news for bibliophiles in Bengaluru! Fourth edition of Times LitFest to take place this weekendThe theme of the two-day, open-for-all festival is ‘Aseem: Beyond Boundaries’.01 Feb, 2018, 10.29 AM IST
- Kerala novelist Sarah Joseph decides to return Sahitya Akademi awardJoseph, who won the prestigious honour for her novel 'Aalahayude Penmakkal' (Daughters of God the Father), said she would soon send the cas...10 Oct, 2015, 01.44 PM IST
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan slammed over 'racist' ad, actress says image changedIn the ad, the 41-year-old actress is seen decked in jewels along with the child, dark and emaciated, holding an oversize umbrella over her...22 Apr, 2015, 10.58 PM IST
- 140 shades of redHere is a look at some celebs who tweeted their tantrums to the world.25 Sep, 2014, 11.36 AM IST
- Taslima heckled in HyderabadBangladeshi feminist writer Taslima Nasreen found herself at the receiving end of fundamentalist ire when some activists of the Majlis Itte...10 Aug, 2007, 01.46 AM IST
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