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South Asia's Fatherhood Revolution—And What It Means For Girls

A handful of fathers in countries with long sexist histories are slowly but surely walking the walk of empowering their daughters.

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11 Women Dead From Botched Sterilization Surgeries In India

In 2012 alone, 4.6 million women underwent sterilization surgery, fueled by government quotas and financial incentives for doctors.

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Rujuta Diwekar: Fitness Aficionado, Star Nutritionist

bestselling author. celeb trainer. unhealthy fad buster.

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Malala Wins Nobel Peace Prize At Ripe Age Of 17

And in other news to celebrate: She's sharing the prize with fellow children's rights advocate Kailash Satyarthi.

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Sasikala Natarajan, left, and J. Jayalalitha, right, are now both in jail.

The Shocking Downfall Of One Of India's Most Powerful Female Politicians 

J. Jayalalitha, a popular chief minister, has landed in jail as a result of a friend's betrayal. Hers is a story both sordid and damning.

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Indian Navrati Festival Celebrates The Female Divine

In India and beyond, celebrations fete the sacred female. America, where's our shindig?

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Of Celebrities, Cleavage And Boundaries: The Deepika Padukone/Times of India Controversy

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone and the Times of India are embroiled in a salacious, cleavage-born controversy.

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Manju Latha Kalanidhi: Founder, Rice Bucket Challenge

crusader against hunger. social media phenom. change-maker.

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